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Department to test fishing from a floating device in some waters  OLYMPIA – Fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced this week regulations for the state’s 2023-2024 coastal steelhead fishing season. Included are special rules allowing fishing from a floating

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Considers alternative digging schedule for Copalis and Mocrocksbeaches in 2024  OLYMPIA – Once you’ve had your fill of turkey, post-Thanksgiving razor clams will be ready to dig beginning Nov. 24, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.  Not all beaches

Wow what a morning! It took us a little time to find them but once we did it was a total smash fest! Two quads and more doubles than we could count. It's tough when you can't get all your

We started our winter fishing today. With the heater on inside the cab it was nice and warm but outside it was H.O.T hot! The fishing is on fire! Nice big triploids limits! It's going to be an awesome season.

WDFW accepting public feedback through Nov. 15 on proposed 2024 digging schedule for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today coastal razor clam digging opportunities will begin Nov. 12. Not all beaches

Action: Reduces adult portion of salmon daily limit to one (1) fish. Closes all Chinook retention. Effective date: Nov. 4 through Dec. 31, 2023. Species affected: Salmon. Locations and rules: Black River (Grays Harbor County) from the mouth to the bridge on 128thAvenue Southwest: Nov. 4 through Dec.

Action: Extends coho season. Effective dates: Immediately through Nov. 30, 2023. Species affected: Coho salmon. Location: Cascade River from mouth to Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge. Rule: Minimum size is 12 inches. Daily limit is four (4) coho. Release all salmon other than coho. Night closure and anti-snagging rules in effect. Reason

Action: Reduces salmon daily limit to one (1) fish. Effective date: Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2023. Species affected: Salmon. Locations and rules: Bogachiel River (Clallam County) from mouth to Highway 101 Bridge: Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2023: Minimum size is 12 inches. Daily limit is one (1).

Another great late October Salmon fishing trip in the book's! I'm not sure where these big fat ocean run coho salmon are coming from but they just keep coming. This has been nothing less than exeptional outstanding fishing and this late in

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today coastal razor clam digging opportunities begin Oct. 27. “The upcoming low tides are shaping up to be a nice series of razor clam digging opportunities,” said Bryce Blumenthal,

Action: Increases the adult coho portion of the salmon daily limit. Effective dates: Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2023. Species affected: Coho salmon. Location and rules: Columbia River from I-182 Bridge to the old Hanford townsite powerline crossing: Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2023: Minimum size is 12 inches.