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Close up of adult coho in spawning colors.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW seeks public input on Lower Columbia River tributary fisheries

News release | April 2, 2025
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WDFW now accepting applications for Watchable Wildlife Grant funding

News release | April 2, 2025
Nesting Sandhill Crane
Photo by WDFW

WDFW will use drones for sandhill crane surveys in Klickitat County

News release | March 25, 2025
A hand holding a steelhead in the water.
Photo by Matthew Duce

Shaping fishery management in the Lower Columbia River through cutting-edge science and public…

Blog post | March 21, 2025
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WDFW approves nine days of coastal razor clam digs beginning March 26; more digs planned through May 15

News release | March 20, 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
WDFW Chehalis Wildlife Area - Satsop Unit North Property - Double Bridges
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What is the Chehalis Basin Strategy?

Blog post | March 10, 2025
A row of anglers dip for smelt in a river.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW approves Cowlitz River recreational smelt dips for March 12, 15

News release | March 7, 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
Woman digging for razor clams with a baby in a backpack carrier.
Photo by Ali Brown

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning March 8; more digs planned through May 3

News release | March 4, 2025
Person on the beach holding up a large brown fish.
Photo by Joanne Whitmer

Coastal recreational bottomfish fishery season opens March 8

News release | Feb. 28, 2025
Women holding a razor clam after a dig.
Photo by Joni Mar Nakagawa

WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 24; more digs planned through April 3

News release | Feb. 20, 2025