Season summaries and agreed fisheries

Salmon fishing near buoy 10
Photo by Ken Stunz

2024-2025 salmon and steelhead fisheries

Salmon and steelhead fishing regulations were adopted in June 2024. The 2024-25 Sport Fishing Regulation Pamphlet is available to download. Printed copies will arrive at license dealers and WDFW offices July 2024.

Next steps

Before heading out, make sure you have the appropriate recreational fishing license and be sure to take the following steps:

  1. Download and read the 2024-25 annual fishing pamphlet, which details rules and regulations statewide.
  2. Check for any emergency rule changes affecting the species or location you're fishing.
  3. Download the newly upgraded Fish Washington mobile app, which provides up-to-date fishing regulations on your mobile device.

State/Tribal Agreements

The list of agreed fisheries (LOAF) is an annual document that includes a detailed list of fishing seasons and fishery agreements for treaty and non-treaty salmon fisheries in Puget Sound marine and freshwater areas.