Commission to hold Fish Committee meeting Nov. 21

OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual Fish Committee meeting on Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. to discuss coastal steelhead season planning and 2025 meeting dates.

The committee will hear an update on coastal steelhead season planning. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) continues to operate under its Statewide Steelhead Management Plan, which requires the Department to prioritize the sustainability of wild coastal steelhead runs by focusing on healthy levels of abundance, productivity, diversity, and distribution. For information on fishery management, refer to the WDFW’s coastal steelhead management webpage.

The meeting will conclude with a discussion on 2025 Fish Committee meeting agenda planning.

The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom with access available on the Commission webpage. The meeting will be recorded and made available on the Commission webpage so the public can watch afterward at their convenience.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is a panel appointed by the governor that sets policy for the WDFW. WDFW works to preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.