Public to comment on Columbia River policy review at advisory group meetings

  OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting people to share their views at four upcoming meetings in Ridgefield on a draft assessment of a state policy that guides the management of salmon fisheries in the lower Columbia River. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full …

States set 2018 summer and fall salmon seasons

  CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Oregon and Washington fishery managers have announced the 2018 summer and fall fisheries for the Columbia River. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to NWFN Today!                 …

WDFW Clarifies Recreational Bottomfish Limits for 2018

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Washington’s Coastal recreational bottomfish limits changed

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Hundreds of lowland lakes open April 28th

  OLYMPIA–Trout fishing in Washington reaches full speed April 28 when hundreds of lowland lakes – stocked with millions of fish – open for a six-month season. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to NWFN Today!         …

Boat inspection stations open around Oregon, Vehicles hauling boats must stop for free inspection

  SALEM, Ore – Boating season is starting and people hauling both motorized and non-motorized boats must stop at watercraft inspection stations opening around Oregon next week. Large orange “Boat Inspection Ahead” signs followed by “Inspection Required for All Watercraft” alert motorists. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about …

Washington’s salmon fishing seasons set for 2018

  OLYMPIA – With low returns of chinook and coho salmon expected back to numerous rivers in Washington, state and tribal co-managers Tuesday agreed on a fishing season that meets conservation goals for wild fish while providing fishing opportunities on healthy salmon runs. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the …

State law makers and tribes to host public discussion on salmon in Lynnwood

  OLYMPIA – Anglers, commercial fishers, and others interested in salmon in Washington can take part in an informal discussion with state and tribal fish managers on April 3. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to NWFN Today!   …

Restrictions Coming in 2018 to Southeast Alaska Chinook Fisheries

  (Juneau) — Chinook (king) salmon fisheries in Southeast Alaska are facing restrictions in 2018 as fisheries managers work to increase escapement and rebuild stocks affected by several years of poor marine survival. The restrictions — to be shared by commercial, sport, personal use, and subsistence fisheries — are needed as forecasts project record-low Chinook …

Anglers can keep 2 hatchery chinook per day in Marine Area 9 beginning March 30th

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