Salmon seasons set for Puget Sound; area waters expected to re-open to fishing
Fish Whatcom 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…
How to Gear up for Fall Fishing
We're finally into the beginning days of fall, which means the weather is starting to cool down and it's finally possible to get outside and go fishing. The Washington Department…
WDFW News Release: WDFW to release hatchery steelhead into inland lakes again this year
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fish managers will release "early winter" hatchery steelhead into inland lakes again this year, now that federal fisheries officials have decided to conduct…
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…
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…
Catch record cards due by April 30th – with or without catch
Please remember to send your Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon and Halibut cards in to WDFW by the end of April. If you fished for these species, WDFW requires the cards to…
Opening day trout season 2013 in Whatcom and Skagit
Trout season is officially opening the weekend of April 27th. Most Whatcom and Skagit county lakes are opening on Saturday to trout fishing, and lots of them are stocked with…
WDFW seeks comments on sport fishing rule proposals
Now is your chance to submit comments and attend public meetings regarding upcoming sportfishing rule change proposals. From the official WDFW News Release: "OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish…
Public invited to propose changes to recreational fisheries
The WDFW is asking people who have ideas related to conservation of the fisheries, or increased recreational benefit to submit proposals. WDFW is accepting proposals through June 15, and has…
Official: Puget Sound rivers closing to all fishing to protect wild steelhead
Well, it's official that some Puget Sound rivers are closing soon to protect wild steelhead, although we weren't holding out hope that it would be any different this year than…