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!         …

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!   …

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

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Steelhead daily limit to increase on the lower Hanford Reach, and Ringold bank fishery

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Tribal fisherman sentenced for selling sturgeon and salmon

  RIDGEFIELD – A Klickitat County Superior Court judge has sentenced a Columbia River tribal fisherman to four months in jail and fined him $1,050 for illegally selling sturgeon and chinook salmon, concluding a case sparked by a tip to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). This content is available for subscribers only.  …

WDFW approves Two-day razor clam dig in the beginning March 16th

  OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a two-day opening beginning March 16. 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 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!       …