Shellfishing regulations
For bivalve season information, please see the 2023 Puget Sound clam, mussel, and oyster season guide. A list of the tides in the Puget Sound region that favor good harvest results can be found in the 2023 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart.
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2022-2023 sport fishing rules
Washington State recreational fishing seasons and regulations for July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
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Razor clam seasons and beaches
Razor clams are one of the most sought-after shellfish species in Washington.
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Emergency rule changes
See emergency rule changes, including fishing rule changes issued by WDFW.
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Clam, mussel, and oyster beaches
Find information about public clam, mussel, and oyster beaches, including harvest seasons, beach locations, and current Department of Health status.
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Shellfish/seaweed species harvest rules
Find information about daily limits for shellfish and seaweed and shellfish harvest size rules.
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Shellfish safety and season information
See up-to-date health and season information for shellfish and shellfish beaches.
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Crab seasons and areas
Each year, sport fishers catch more than a million pounds of Dungeness crab.
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Shrimp
Shrimp are recreationally and commercially harvested in Washington.
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Statewide gear rules
Learn about the statewide gear rules for crab, shrimp, and crawfish.
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Report lost or stolen shellfishing gear
If WDFW can recover your gear and it is properly identified, we can attempt to return it to you.