Key Steelhead fishing spots closing on the Skykomish and Wallace

  Skykomish near Reiter Ponds and Wallace River to close to fishing 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!                               Subscribe to …

State Approves Razor Clam digs on Mocrocks and Copalis Beaches!

  OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can mark the year’s end with digs scheduled Dec. 30 and 31 at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches. 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!             …

Puget Sound sport crabbing to close December 31st.

  OLYMPIA – Puget  Sound marine areas currently open for recreational winter crabbing will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31, after which all sport crabbers licensed to fish for Dungeness crab in the Sound will have through Feb. 1 to report their winter results. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the …

New WDFW hunting and fishing license system is up and running

  OLYMPIA – The state’s new recreational license sales system became operational this week, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officials say the switch from the old system went as smoothly as possible. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest …

Coos Bay and Winchester Bay now open for recreational crabbing

12/16/2016 – John Snyder NWFN   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!                               Subscribe to Northwest Fishing News for all the …

Oregon opens a portion of the coast for commercial Dungeness crabbing, extends recreational opening

12/10/2016 – J. W. Snyder – NW Fishing News    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!                               Subscribe to Northwest Fishing …

WDFW prepares to launch new recreational licensing system

  OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will launch a new system later this month to sell fishing and hunting licenses and the Discover Pass. 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! …

Commission invites public comments at hearing on Columbia salmon policy

  OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will invite public comments on proposed options for implementing the state’s reform policy on Columbia River salmon management during a meeting scheduled Dec. 9-10 in Olympia. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest …

WDFW seeks comments on management plan for Scotch Creek and Sinlahekin wildlife areas

11/29/2016 – John Snyder – NWFN   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!                               Subscribe to Northwest Fishing News for all …