Here are the latest Washington Fishing News 4-10-25
Halibut Fishing Season
Puget Sound: The 2025 halibut fishing season commenced on April 3 in select Puget Sound marine areas.Washington Fish and Wildlife
Coastal Areas: Coastal marine areas are set to open on May 1. Washington Fish and Wildlife
Steelhead Fishery Closure
The steelhead fishery on the Skagit and Sauk rivers will close on April 11 due to lower-than-anticipated returns of wild steelhead. The last day for fishing is April 10. Washington Fish and Wildlife+2Log in or sign up to view+2Instagram+2
Salmon Fishing Closure
Winter-spring salmon fishing in Marine Area 10 (Seattle/Bremerton Area) has been closed as of April 8. Washington Fish and Wildlife
Pink Shrimp Fishery
Washington’s 2025 pink shrimp commercial fishery began on April 1 along the state’s coast, notably off Grays Harbor. NOAA Fisheries+4Log in or sign up to view+4Log in or sign up to view+4
Public Input on Salmon Fisheries
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on the 2025-2026 salmon fishery proposals through the North of Falcon process. A public meeting was held on April 3 in Ridgefield to discuss forecasts and management objectives for Columbia River fisheries. Washington Fish and Wildlife+2Medium+2Washington Fish and Wildlife+2
Emergency Fishing Rules
Anglers are advised to check for any emergency rule changes that might affect their fishing plans. Washington Fish and Wildlife+1Washington Fish and Wildlife+1
Fishing Licenses
The new license year began on April 1. Anglers can purchase their 2025-2026 hunting and fishing licenses online. Log in or sign up to view+1MyWDFW+1
For the most current information, always refer to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Newsroom and their Emergency Fishing and Shellfishing Rules page.
This concludes our Washington Fishing News 4-10-25
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