(WDFW) shellfish managers have confirmed razor clam digging reopens at Mocrocks beaches

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers have confirmed razor clam digging reopens at Mocrocks beaches Friday, March 3 followed by opportunities there on March 5 and March 7. This is in addition to Copalis digs on Saturday, March 4, March 6, and March 8. “Hopefully, the weather will be kind to us …

New Rogue-South Coast steelhead angling license products available for purchase; MyODFW app update needed

  CENTRAL POINT, Ore.–The new Rogue-South Coast steelhead validation ($2 for residents/$4 for nonresidents) and wild steelhead harvest tag ($10 for residents/$20 for nonresidents) are now available for purchase online and at license sale agents. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest …

Delays continue for ocean commercial Dungeness crab season

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New winter steelhead tag must be purchased for winter steelhead fishing in Rogue and shouthern coast areas starting 2023

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Recreational crabbing closes in bays and estuaries on Oregon’s southern coast due to marine toxins

  NEWPORT, Ore – The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and ODFW closed recreational bay and estuary crabbing from eight miles north of Winchester Bay (43 degrees 47′ at Tahkenitch Creek) to the California border. Recent test results show domoic acid, a marine toxin, is above the human health closure limit. This content is available …

WDFW Commission will hear comments on hunting seasons, Columbia River fisheries at Wenatchee meeting March 15th-17th

  OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will invite public comments on 2018-2020 hunting season proposals, Columbia River fisheries policy, and other issues during a public meeting March 15-17 in Wenatchee. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to …

Low returns expected to restrict Washington’s salmon fisheries

  OLYMPIA – Projected poor returns of several salmon stocks are expected to limit fishing opportunities in Washington’s waters this year, state salmon managers announced today. 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!       …