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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
Sekiu Water Access area launch and parking
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
WDFW Logo

WDFW South Central Regional Headquarters office to close June 4-13

News release | June 2, 2025
Bonneville shad fishing
Photo by WDFW

Columbia River shad migration underway

Blog post | May 29, 2025
European green crab caught at Races Cove in May 2025

Invasive European green crabs detected near Port Gamble

News release | May 23, 2025
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
Smiling woman crouched in the water holding large sturgeon.
Photo by Jordan Conley

Virtual hearing scheduled on proposed slot limit change for Lake Roosevelt white sturgeon

News release | May 21, 2025
Tanner crab from Puget Sound, dorsal view.

Kodiak fisherman sentenced to prison for directing illegal transport of crab from Alaska and…

Blog post | May 19, 2025
A wild steelhead held in the water before release.
Photo by Chase Gunnell

New WDFW research finds link between coastal steelhead survival, changing ocean conditions

Blog post | May 16, 2025
Springers in Washington
Photo by Angelo Aresco

Columbia River spring Chinook fishing days added following run size assessment

Blog post | May 8, 2025
Side view of a spot shrimp on boat railing.
Photo by WDFW

‘Spot’ on advice for Puget Sound shrimpers

Blog post | May 6, 2025