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Kress Lake Access Area will close June 16 for watermilfoil treatment

News release | June 13, 2025
Close up of crab held between two hands. The crab is holding a measuring tool.
Photo by Annie Johnson

Recreational crabbing to open July 3 in many Puget Sound marine areas

News release | June 12, 2025
Gravel parking area next to boat launch. Water in the distance has fog over it.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW buys Sekiu boat launch property in Clallam County

News release | June 11, 2025
Mother’s Day Fishing Trip
Photo by Maureen Endres

All-depth halibut fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) will open for five additional days in June

News release | June 5, 2025
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Boaters reminded to give Southern Resident killer whales space with reports of 22 whales in poor condition

News release | May 23, 2025
Woman and child on the coast looking at the horizon line
Photo by Yunlan Fu

WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning May 10

News release | May 6, 2025
Cars parked along roadway near Shine Tidelands and Wolfe Property shellfish beaches on April 27, 2025.

Two Hood Canal beaches closing May 3 for recreational shellfish gathering

News release | May 2, 2025
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WDFW seeks applicants to help guide planning for water access lands in North Puget Sound

News release | April 28, 2025
Two boats on the water at sunrise off Sekiu.
Photo by Chase Gunnell

Salmon fishing in Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) closes on April 26; Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point) hatchery Chinook limit to increase

News release | April 23, 2025
A couple posing with their razor clams and clam guns
Photo by Andrea Larry

WDFW approves eight days of coastal razor clam digs beginning April 26; final season digs planned from May 10 to 15

News release | April 21, 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