Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

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Please note that our X/Twitter direct messages are monitored infrequently. For urgent customer service including questions about fishing and hunting regulations or licenses, visit our Contact Us webpage or call or email the nearest WDFW regional office: https://t.co/bQ8C4ZMRGP

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More information is also available on WDFW's Recreational shrimp fishing regulations by marine area webpage: https://t.co/36hBbI1wAu

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A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) emergency fishing rule change published June 3 updates several Puget Sound shrimp fisheries: https://t.co/PUhbLOfPfA

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And: Restricts the scheduled opening for all shrimp species in Marine Area 7 South on June 7 – 8 to the central portion of the area.

Refer to the emergency Fishing Rule Change for further details.

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To support Chinook conservation, an emergency fishing rule change closes salmon, steelhead, and game fish seasons in the Skykomish River, including previously planned fisheries for hatchery Chinook and steelhead
https://t.co/RLgQtydEq5

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Snohomish Basin salmon, steelhead fisheries closed to protect wild Chinook
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WDFW fish science staff partner with @OregonState researcher to publish new scientific paper documenting how some non-native species benefit other predator fish species. Read the blog at
https://t.co/HX9AqfnpjM

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If you’ve spotted a seine net in Lake Union or the Lake Washington Ship Canal recently, it’s likely WDFW scientists at work! Please do not tamper with the net or any fish trap. Teams are sampling migrating salmon as part of ongoing Puget Sound watershed health monitoring.

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Here's an update graphic showing the modification of the boundary line.

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced a modification to the Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay) rule that opens the shallow water areas surrounding Duntze and Duncan rocks to bottomfish anglers when fishing is restricted to inside 20 fathoms from June 1-July 31.

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Refer to the news release for additional information on the Marine Area 4 rule. https://t.co/STeX7w9Llz.

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Anglers choosing to fish around Duncan and Duntze rocks north of Tatoosh Island should be aware the area includes other rocks below the surface & is exposed to especially strong currents & unpredictable ocean swell. Use caution & study depth charts carefully if fishing this area.

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The all-depth fishery in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) is managed to 19,299 pounds (including the Oregon portion of the Columbia River quota). Through May 24, anglers harvested an estimated 6,554 pounds. Refer to the news release for additional information at https://t.co/STeX7w9Llz.

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The all-depth halibut fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) is expected to open for six additional days on June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. Photo by WDFW. Photo by David Bergeron.

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“Recent poor weather conditions and rising fuel prices likely reduced effort in the spring," Fitch said. "The extra time on the water should provide more opportunities to catch halibut as we welcome in the early part of the summer.”

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Traveling with watercraft this weekend? Whether you paddle, motor, row, or sail, you can help protect our waters from aquatic invasive species (AIS) by stopping at all mandatory watercraft inspection stations along your route (RCW 77.135.120). Learn more: https://t.co/N0bsa6OZXY

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Traveling with watercraft this weekend? Remember to stop at all mandatory watercraft inspection stations along your route! This includes motorized and non-motorized crafts including paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes. #ProtectOurWaters #CleanDrainDry #AquaticInvasiveSpecies

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Over the winter we put our mussels to work – Washington State Mussel Watch monitors toxic contaminants in Puget Sound using native bay mussels. Toxics can affect everyone who depends on the Sound. For more on Mussel Watch and study results, see the blog: https://t.co/lmNrHydzqm

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The latest posts include an anglers guide to catch sampling, and updates on Puget Sound freshwater and marine areas opening in May and early June for salmon fishing opportunities. Learn more by going to our blog. https://t.co/ahK6h1mJia

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As part of the ongoing salmon fishing season, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has created The Salmon Fishing Current blog: summer and fall 2026 edition. Photo by WDFW.