WDFW announces 2023-2024 coastal steelhead season
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is committed to helping to advance conservation of coastal steelhead while maximizing possible angling opportunities.
For graphs of adult steelhead and/or redd counts, run timing, and other in-season information from select locations in WDFW Coastal Region 6, visit the Coastal steelhead in-season indicators page.
For background on the Coastal Steelhead Proviso Implementation Plan proposed to the Washington State Legislature in December 2022, please see this webpage and our January 2023 blog post.
More information about upcoming opportunities to learn more and get involved in coastal steelhead management is available in the timeline below.
Public meetings
WDFW Coastal Region fishery managers held a second virtual town hall Nov. 27 to report on public fishery proposals, provide analysis, and discuss the co-manager plan for fisheries.
View the Nov. 27 PowerPoint presentation and see the meeting recording below.
Supplemental resources for reference
- Key terms
- Statewide Steelhead Management Plan
- Catch record reports
- Hatchery escapement reports
- Suggested research papers are also available on the Nov. 27 Coastal Steelhead Virtual Town Hall meeting webpage.
The first virtual town hall was held Oct. 25. View the Oct. 25 PowerPoint presentation and see the meeting recording below.
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