State investigation finds Cooke’s negligence was primary cause of Atlantic salmon net pen collapse
OLYMPIA – State investigators have determined that an excessive buildup of mussels and other marine organisms on nets –[…]
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Category: Fishing News
WDFW seeks public comments on Willapa Bay salmon priorities
OLYMPIA – State fishery managers will hold a public workshop Jan. 23 in Raymond to solicit public comments on priorities for[…]
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WDFW Commission to consider simplified sportfishing rules
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will take action on proposed simplified recreational fishing rules for Washington[…]
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WDFW Commission to receive briefing on proposed plan for Puget Sound chinook salmon
OLYMPIA – State fish managers will update the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission during a conference call Jan. 12 on a[…]
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WDFW issues permit to Cooke Aquaculture to transport juvenile Atlantic salmon
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has authorized Cooke Aquaculture to transport about 1 million[…]
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WDFW Commission set to discuss Snake River fish, Wooten flood plain management
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet in Clarkston on June 2 and 3 to make[…]
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WDFW to allow public comment about lower Columbia sturgeon fishing
Photo by: Tony Grover, Northwest Power and Conservation Council OLYMPIA – The Washington and Oregon departments of fish and[…]
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Washington Halibut fishing set to open on May 4th under higher catch quotas
OLYMPIA – Anglers fishing for halibut will notice a change this year with consistent halibut seasons across all Puget[…]
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Trout Stocking Reports
Trout stocking crews active across Washington, Preparations continue for April 22 opening day. OLYMPIA–Trout stocking crews are working to plant[…]
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Washington State salmon fisheries set for 2017
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Washington anglers can expect a mixed bag of salmon fisheries this year with slightly increased opportunities[…]
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