Washington State salmon fisheries regulations now set for 2017

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Washington anglers can expect a mixed bag of salmon fisheries this year with slightly increased opportunities in the ocean, seasons similar to last year in the Columbia River, and continued restrictions in Puget Sound.  This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really …

Spring chinook fishery extended four days below Bonneville Dam on the Columbia river

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Hatchery reared coho retention now allowed on Lake Sammamish

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Marine Area 7 salmon season re-opening on March 25th

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Projections indicate Washington salmon fisheries will again be manipulated by low coho runs

  OLYMPIA – Returns of hatchery chinook and coho salmon to Washington’s rivers and ocean waters are expected to vary this year, but low returns of wild salmon projected to several rivers will again make setting fisheries a challenge.  This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that …

$34 million in fish threatened by state government shutdown

Michael Konopasek, KING 5 News June 26, 2015 SEATTLE – Millions of dollars in fish could be at stake if state lawmakers can’t agree on a budget and avoid a government shutdown. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe …