Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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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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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WDFW invites public to two Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area virtual planning meetings

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host two virtual public meetings on long-term management of the Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area Complex, which consists of the Johns ...
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WDFW seeks public input on recreation planning at Methow Wildlife Area public workshop March 11 in Winthrop

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invites the public to help shape the future of recreation on the Methow Wildlife Area by attending a public workshop on Wednesday, March 11, from ...
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Public input sought on proposed rules for use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host a virtual public meeting next week as part of developing new rules governing the use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands, with ...
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Additional one-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Saturday, Feb. 21

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved an additional one-day recreational smelt fishery in the Cowlitz River from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21. The decision follows the ...
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Many Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for early-season fishing

More than two dozen Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for fishing, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. In addition to stocked rainbow trout, many of these lakes ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 26 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 Feb. 26 through ...
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Public invited to submit information for 10 species status reports and recovery plans

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking information from the public to inform species reports and plans the Department is developing for 10 wildlife species in ...
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2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings

Fishing & Shellfishing Commercial fishing Commercial Dungeness crab fishery Puget Sound commercial crab fishery 2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings ...
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Current rule-making activity (Rule-making docket)

We invite you to participate in our rule-making process. WDFW is actively considering the rule-making proceedings listed below. Chapter 220-111 WAC provides procedures for inspecting or requesting ...
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Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery Program

Image Photo by WDFW T Photo by WDFW The Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery Program will start early at four locations along the Columbia River in 2026. The Dalles, Columbia Point, Umatilla, and ...