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Anglers with coho salmon in Puget Sound

NEW blog — “The Salmon Fishing Current” provides salmon updates this season

Blog post | Aug. 8, 2024
Moss ball with invasive zebra mussel. August 2024. Photo by WDFW

Invasive zebra mussels detected on aquarium Marimo moss balls

News release | Aug. 8, 2024
WDFW staff in a boat holding a large catfish.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW revives channel catfish stocking plan after a 10-year pause

Blog post | July 23, 2024
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission issues cougar and wolf decisions

News release | July 19, 2024
Child wearing a personal flotation device and sunglasses holding a spot shrimp and smiling.
Photo by Chuck Ridley

WDFW updates Puget Sound shrimping opportunities in July

News release | July 5, 2024
Wenas Wildlife Area, Yakima County
Photo by WDFW

WDFW seeks public input on proposed rule restricting creation of unauthorized roads and trails on agency-managed lands

News release | July 3, 2024
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Boaters again encouraged to Be Whale Wise with reports of Southern Resident killer whales in poor condition

News release | June 28, 2024
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Director’s Bulletin | May/June 2024

Director's bulletin | June 28, 2024
Person holding a halibut as big as they are.
Photo by David Bergeron

Additional recreational halibut opportunities off coast and Puget Sound in August and September

News release | June 27, 2024
Twp people holding a shrimp pot full of shrimp.
Photo by Eric Winther

More recreational shrimp fishing opportunities open in four Puget Sound marine areas in late June and early July

News release | June 24, 2024
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Salmon fishing in Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) opens daily for remainder of June; daily limit increases to two hatchery Chinook beginning June 21

News release | June 20, 2024
Crabby
Photo by Jon Goldy

Recreational crabbing to open July 1 in many Puget Sound marine areas

News release | June 12, 2024