Northwest Fishing News: The Leading Source for Washington State Fishing Coverage
Washington State boasts some of the most diverse and productive fisheries in the Pacific Northwest, from world-renowned salmon and steelhead runs to abundant saltwater and freshwater fishing opportunities. With a constantly evolving landscape of regulations, conservation efforts, and industry developments, staying informed is essential for anglers, commercial fishers, and policymakers alike. Northwest Fishing News has solidified its reputation as the premier source for Washington fishing news, providing accurate, timely, and in-depth coverage of the issues that matter most.
Washington’s fisheries are subject to complex management decisions influenced by state, federal, and tribal authorities. Northwest Fishing News ensures that commercial and recreational fishers are always up to date on season changes, emergency closures, and rule modifications from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Whether it’s updates on Puget Sound salmon quotas, steelhead restrictions on the Olympic Peninsula, or evolving shellfish harvesting regulations, the publication delivers the crucial details needed to navigate Washington’s waters responsibly and successfully.
Salmon and steelhead are at the heart of Washington’s fishing culture and economy, but declining populations due to habitat loss, climate change, and overfishing have led to significant conservation efforts. Northwest Fishing News provides in-depth coverage of habitat restoration projects, hatchery programs, and tribal co-management initiatives aimed at sustaining these iconic species. The publication also examines the impact of hydroelectric dams on fish migration and highlights ongoing efforts to improve fish passage and restore natural spawning habitats.
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The Roche Harbor Salmon Classic Invitational held Jan. 21-23 on San Juan Island has just 10 spots left available. This derby is limited to 100 boats with a maximum of four anglers per boat. Cost is $810.75, and includes tax, all dinners for registered anglers and moorage. First place is $10,000, second place is $5,000, …
J. W. Snyder NWFN 11-23-2015 WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: Swift Reservoir anglers will be able to fish the entire month of December. Species affected: Hatchery rainbows and landlocked coho and chinook salmon. Effective dates and locations: From Swift Dam upstream to Eagle Cliff Bridge through Dec. 31, 2015. Reason for action: Nearly 52,000 catchable size …
By RALPH SCHWARTZ – Associated Press – Sunday, November 22, 2015 LUMMI RESERVATION, Wash. (AP) – Members of Lummi Nation say that for them, fishing is different. Tribal and nontribal fishers alike must keep to the seasons and mind their catch quotas. Still, for most Washington residents, fishing is a privilege granted by the state …
09/28/2015 Report provided by Tacoma Power Last week Tacoma Power recovered 1,040 fall Chinook adults, 95 jacks, 203 summer-run steelhead, 137 coho adults, 75 jacks, 17 spring Chinook adults, one jacks, and 12 cutthroat trout during five days of operations at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery separator. During the past week, Tacoma Power employees released …
First time angler Kirill Perfilev of Bremerton Washington lands his first Coho on the Big Quilcene River. New to the area young Perfilev joined friends and family for a day of fishing in Quilcene. As school after school of Chum went swimming bye, only a few silvers had been seen, Perfilev never lost hope. After several …
08/28/2015 – J. W. Snyder – NWFN Good number of Chinook and Coho being caught at the mouth of the Toutle on the Cowlitz. This angler Amir proudly displays two bright chrome fish as a reward for his efforts. The fishing is hot right now if your looking to hit the Cowlitz and mouth of …
J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News 08/28/2015 Cowlitz King Avid angler Amir Kalabic proudly displays his second King of a two king a day limit for the Cowlitz river. The Cowlitz has been offering up some very good fishing, even with the warmer than normal temperatures. Anglers are turning in excellent catch count numbers making the Cowlitz …
Jeffery P. Mayor – The Olympian 08/19/2015 Jessica Weigel, co-owner of Waters West Guide Service, will talk about guided fishing trips in the Pacific Northwest during Wednesday’s meeting of the Olympia Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Weigel and her husband, Casey Weigel, live on the Wynoochee River in Montesano. They met while Casey was doing a …
J. W. Snyder NWFN , August 3, 2015 Pierce County, WA – Northwest anglers are getting in on the early Puyallup river salmon fishing. So far the Salmon are coming up in small schools and decent numbers of Pinks and a few Chinook are being landed. There have also been a few rumors of the occasional Puyallup river …
J. W. Snyder, NWFN 7/30/2015 Ton’s of great fishing destinations are getting ready to open for salmon retention. Here are the areas set to open on the fist day of August. Freshwater Areas Whatcom Creek – Fishing regulation area (884) from mouth to yellow markers below Dupont Street. open to Salmon retention from August 1st to …