Washington Dept. of Fish and WildlifeWA State Fishing and Shellfishing Regulations FAQ
FAQ

 

Fishing Hotline Numbers
Regulation Pamphlet and Emergency Regulation Updates

Do you have fishing regulation questions? Write to us at fishregs@dfw.wa.gov

WDFW Fishing Hotline:
(360) 902-2500

Press 2 for recreational rules

Extension 1: Marine Areas 1-4, Washington coastal rivers and tributaries, lakes, and razor clam openings.
Extension 2: Marine Area 1, Columbia and Snake rivers, Eastern Washington rivers, tributaries and lakes.
Extension 3: Marine Areas 5-13, Puget Sound including the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Extension 4: Puget Sound rivers, tributaries and lakes.

Toll Free Shellfish Rule Change Hotline:
1-866-880-5431

To check on Fish Consumption Advisories:
1-877-485-7316
Marine Toxins/PSP Hotline: 1-800-562-5632
or www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/sf/biotoxin.htm
To report fish kills, or oil or hazardous material spills: Department of Emergency Management: 1-800-258-5990
To Report Poaching: 1-877-933-9847
To Report Derelict Fishing Gear: 1-800-477-6224

Fishing & Shellfishing Rules in State and National Parks,
Federal Lands, Indian Reservations and Canada

  • National Parks: Contact Olympic National Park at (360) 452-4501, Gifford Pinchot National Forest at (360) 891-5009 or www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/, Mt. Rainier National Park at (360) 569-2211, or North Cascades National Park at (360) 856-5700 for rules and other information that apply within the parks.
  • State licenses and rules apply on National Forest lands.
  • Before fishing on Indian reservations, contact the tribe for the necessary permits and rules.

    Quinault Indian Nation, (360) 276-8211;
    Colville Confederated Tribes, (509) 634-4711;
    Puyullap Tribe of Indians (253) 845-9225;
    Yakama Nation, (509) 865-5121;
    Lummi Tribe, (360) 384-1489;
    Swinomish Tribal Community, (360) 466-7228;
    Makah Tribe (360) 645-2201;
    Kalispell Tribe (509) 445-1147;
    Swinomish Tribal Community, (360) 466-7228;
    Makah Tribe (360) 645-2201;
    Kalispell Tribe (509) 445-1147.

  • An access permit is required to fish waters on the Fort Lewis Military Reservation. Call: (253) 967-6263 or (253) 967-6277.
  • General inquiries about Canadian fishing regulations and licensing, phone 1-604-666-0384 or FAX 1-604-666-1847.

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