There have been many openings for Puget Sound rivers lately, as the actual run appears to be larger than what was forecast. Most notably, the Skagit and Cascade have opened for coho fishing, as well as the Snohomish for coho and a portion of the Skykomish for hatchery steelhead. The South Fork Nooksack river opens on […]
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Puget Sound-area waters reopen for fishing
Puget Sound areas that were closed by emergency order are now back open again. This includes rivers and lakes that were closed to all fishing while the state and tribes negotiated salmon seasons. New seasons have been set for salmon this year, with limited seasons for coho in most Puget Sound areas. That being said […]
Salmon seasons set for Puget Sound; area waters expected to re-open to fishing
This news happened a couple weeks ago, and the permit still hasn’t been issued. Most puget sound rivers are still closed to fishing as of today. On May 26th state and Tribal leaders reached an agreement on fishing seasons, so rivers should be reopening soon. Stay tuned for more information. Additional information is at http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/may2616b/ and, […]
Submit your summer crab catch card by Oct. 1st to avoid fines
Remember to submit your summer crab catch record catch by October 1st to avoid a $10 fine on next years license. Crabbers can submit catch record cards to WDFW by mail at CRC Unit, 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA 98501-1091. They can also report their catch online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/ from Sept. 8 through Oct. 1.
Committee members sought for Puget Sound recreational fisheries enhancement group
WDFW is actively looking for members to serve on a committee that will oversee the Puget Sound Fisheries Enhancement group. This is a good opportunity for a volunteer position that can help out with decisions that effect our fisheries. For more information see the WDFW news release at http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/sep1114b/
Summer Crab catch record cards due this month
Reminder that all summer crab catch cards are due by October 1st. WDFW is still fining $10 for all cards not turned in, so be sure to do this to avoid a fine when buying your license next year. Crabbers can submit catch record cards to WDFW by mail at CRC Unit, 600 Capitol Way […]
Marine Area 7 opening to Crab in July and August
Marine area 7 opens for crab two weeks later than the rest of Puget Sound. Opening on July 15th for the Southern portion of Marine area 7, and on August 16th in the Northern part (Gulf of Georgia). Once open, the crab fishery is open Thursday through Monday each week. Check the WDFW map to […]
Washington’s 2012 salmon fisheries approved and posted
Some good and some bad with the 2012 salmon seasons. Close to home, it looks like the Baker Lake Sockeye fishery will open earlier this year, and we’ll also see a Sockeye opening on the Skagit River this year. The river fishery will be June 16 to July 15 in a limited area. Read the […]
Submit your winter crab catch card
Remember to submit your winter crab catch card to avoid a $10 penalty on your license for next year. Check your catch card for details, and go to the following link to submit. https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wdfw/puget_sound_crab_catch.html