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A young child holds a trout while smiling big for the camera.
Photo by Erin Hawkinson

Free Fishing Weekend returns to Washington June 7–8

News release | May 22, 2025
Springers in Washington
Photo by Angelo Aresco

Columbia River spring Chinook fishing days added following run size assessment

Blog post | May 8, 2025
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Virtual public meeting scheduled on planned rotenone treatment of Eastern Washington waters

News release | May 5, 2025
An angler holds a fish on a fishing line.
Photo by WDFW

2025 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery begins May 1

News release | April 30, 2025
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Director's Bulletin | March/April 2025

Director's bulletin | April 29, 2025
A lady angler holding a pink salmon while standing in a boat.
Photo by WDFW

Washington salmon fishing seasons tentatively set for 2025-2026

News release | April 15, 2025
Families in rain gear fish for trout from the bank.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW opens lowland lakes statewide April 26; marks 10th anniversary of popular Trout Derby

News release | April 14, 2025
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WDFW now accepting applications for Watchable Wildlife Grant funding

News release | April 2, 2025
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Fish and Wildlife Commission met March 20-22 in Kennewick

News release | March 24, 2025
An angler standing in a boat holding two salmon.
Photo by Chase Gunnell

WDFW seeks public input on 2025 ocean salmon fishery proposals

News release | March 11, 2025
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WDFW and DNR seek public input on central Washington Green Dot Road management

News release | March 5, 2025
Hand holding a single native mussel with multiple smaller invasive mussels attached to it.
Photo by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Invasive mussel interception demonstrates crucial need for prevention

Blog post | March 5, 2025