Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Halibut fishing starts April 2 in Puget Sound marine areas and April 30 in coastal marine areas

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced plans for the 2026 halibut fishing season, which will kick off April 2 in Puget Sound marine areas and April 30 in coastal marine areas.
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WDFW approves eight days of coastal razor clam digs beginning March 17 with additional dates planned through early April

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from March 17 through ...
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WDFW seeks public input on 2026 ocean salmon fishery proposals

Fishery managers developed options for Washington’s summer recreational ocean salmon fisheries at the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) meetings that concluded today.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Upcoming changes for hunters, anglers as WDFW modernizes license products

Beginning July 8, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will no longer provide hunting and fishing licenses or other license products on waterproof, tear-resistant license paper and is ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Statement on relicensing agreement for Seattle City Light's Skagit River Hydroelectric Project

After nearly eight years of discussion with Seattle City Light, Skagit treaty tribes, and other federal, state, and local agencies, this relicensing agreement is good news for fish passage, habitat ...
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WDFW and DNR seek public input on Green Dot Roads in south central Washington

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to welcome feedback on proposed updates to Green Dot Roads on state-managed lands in south ...
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Coastal recreational bottomfish fishery season opens March 14

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the recreational coastal bottomfish fishery season opens March 14.
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Public meeting set to discuss salmon and steelhead seasons in Central Washington

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold an in-person public meeting in Kennewick on Tuesday, March 17 from 6-8 p.m. to discuss the upcoming salmon and steelhead seasons in the ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet March 12 to 14 in Walla Walla

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a hybrid meeting in Walla Walla from March 12 to 14 to hear updates on rule making regarding commercial non-spot shrimp pot licenses and livestock ...
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Public invited to provide input on 2027-2028 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hosting a virtual public meeting to discuss management options for the 2027-2028 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries at 4 p.m.
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Species in Washington

Learn more about a specific fish or wildlife species in Washington. Species marked with an AIS badge are aquatic invasive species. For more information about these environmentally and economically ...