OLYMPIA – Anglers on a large portion of the Columbia River and many of its tributaries will no longer be[…]
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Category: Fishing Rule Changes
Skykomish River to open for Hatchery Chinook
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE The Skykomish River to open May 25 to fishing for hatchery chinook[…]
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Third weekend opening planned for Columbia River spring chinook fishery below Bonneville Dam
Photo provided by Columbia River Fishing Guides at Columbia River Fishing Adventures OLYMPIA – For the third weekend in[…]
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Lake Roosevelt white sturgeon fishery
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: Opens a harvest fishery for white sturgeon in Lake Roosevelt. Effective date: Open 7 days[…]
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Another brief opening planned for Columbia River spring chinook fishery below Bonneville Dam
Photo Courtesy of Columbia River Fishing Guides Buddy Dupell OLYMPIA – A section of the lower Columbia River will[…]
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John Day Pool to close for sturgeon retention fishing
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: Anglers must release all sturgeon. Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Species affected: White sturgeon Locations: The[…]
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Forecast indicates improved coho salmon numbers as managers begin to develop this year’s fishing seasons
OLYMPIA – Fishery managers estimate higher numbers of coho salmon will return to Washington’s waters in 2019 compared to[…]
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Commission to discuss Columbia River fisheries, take input on Willapa Bay salmon management
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will discuss the management of Columbia River fisheries Nov. 1-3, which will[…]
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WDFW announces fall chinook harvest will be allowed in the Snake River
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: The Snake River will open for harvest of fall chinook: Daily limit 6. Release all[…]
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Columbia River anglers must release adult chinook from Bonneville Dam to Priest Rapids Dam
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: Release adult chinook salmon. Effective date: Effective July 7, 2018 through July 31 from Bonneville Dam to Hwy. 395[…]
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