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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
Anglers fishing from a boat.
Photo by WDFW

Winter-spring salmon fishing closed in Marine Area 10 (Seattle/Bremerton Area)

News release | April 8, 2025
A person hold a steelhead in the water.
Photo by Marcus Reaves

Steelhead fishery to close April 11 on Skagit, Sauk rivers

News release | April 8, 2025
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WDFW now accepting applications for Watchable Wildlife Grant funding

News release | April 2, 2025
Butterfly with greenish-yellow marbling on white wings rests on white flowers.
Photo by WDFW

Public invited to comment on WDFW recommendation to protect rare butterfly species

News release | March 27, 2025
Two hands holding clams above a bucket containing oysters.
Photo by WDFW

Washington’s clam, oyster, and mussel seasons underway

News release | March 17, 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
Four people on a dock holding three caught halibut.
Photo by David Bergeron

Halibut fishing starts April 3 in some Puget Sound marine areas and May 1 in coastal marine areas

News release | March 7, 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
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Director’s Bulletin | Jan./Feb. 2025

Director's bulletin | Feb. 28, 2025
Relaxing on Whidbey
Photo by Joseph Hartman

Public invited to March 4 WDFW virtual meeting on draft of the state ferry terminals rule making

News release | Feb. 25, 2025
Milltown Island Estuary Restoration Project construction

WDFW, partners restore estuary habitat with completed Milltown Island Project

Blog post | Feb. 14, 2025