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GO FRESH, GO LOCAL — GO FISHING!
Go fishing, go local - go fishing!
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Whether casting for trout, trolling for salmon or digging for clams, fishing is a great way to put fresh, local food on the dinner table. Washington waters offer fishing opportunities for more than a dozen fish and shellfish species, in communities across the state.  Fishing is a way to slow down, get outdoors and create memories for your children or grandchildren.

AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
Invasive Zebra (Quagga) Mussels
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WDFW starts mandatory boat checks to stop aquatic invasive species
Starting Memorial Day weekend, boaters heading to Washington waterways may encounter new mandatory stops by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to check for aquatic invasive species.


SPORTFISHING RULE ADOPTION PROCESS
Public invited to propose rule changes for 2010-11 recreational fisheries
People with ideas on how to improve the state’s sportfishing rules can submit their proposals to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) through June 1.
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AQUATIC NUSIANCE SPECIES

More information on Zebra mussels

Zebra Mussels
Zebra Mussel inspections help stop the spread of this invasive species. Watch how you can help and what to look for when inspecting your own boat.
PUGET SOUND SPORT CRAB FISHING
Crabbing 101
Find out which crabs are best to keep and which you should release.
SELECTIVE FISHING TECHNIQUES
Releasing Salmon Carefully
See how a salmon is carefully released with the use of a "dehooker."
 


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