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FISH WASHINGTON 2013
An improved Fish Washington online fishing guide is now available, featuring new mapping tools and a calendar showing fishing seasons for many species. Learn more >>

RECREATIONAL SHRIMP FISHING
Learn more >>	Recreational spot shrimp fishery reopening in Marine Area 11 and most of Marine Area 10 Recreational spot shrimp fishing will reopen for one day (Wednesday, May 22) in Marine Area 11 and a portion of Marine Area 10

FISHING

Thousands of anglers enjoy good fishing during lowland lakes opener
Despite cool and windy weather in many parts of the state, anglers had a lot of success reeling in large trout on opening day of this year's lowland lakes fishing season. Learn more >>

•	Watch Opening Day Videos! Part 1 - The Hatchery Component Part 2 - The Fishing Experience
•	Fish Washington
•	Trout Stocking Weekly Reports

2013-2014 Fishing in Washington Rules Pamphlet

2013-2014 Sport Fishing
Regulation Pamphlet

•	Download 2013 Rule Pamphlet (rules effective May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014)
•	Corrections to the 2013 Rule Pamphlet (last updated May 9, 2013)
•	Search emergency rule updates

FISHING RULE UPDATES

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FISHING REGULATION DEVELOPMENT
	Giant Pacific Octopus Rulemaking Process WDFW is seeking public comments on options for extending greater protection to giant Pacific octopuses in Puget Sound. Learn more >>
	Cabezon Extended Rulemaking Process DFW) will accept public comments through May 31 on a proposal that would reduce the length of the fishing season for cabezon in Puget Sound. Learn more >>

SPORTFISHING REGULATIONS & SEASONS

Fish and Wildlife Commission amends four sportfishing rules
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission modified the annual catch limit for white sturgeon and amended three other recently-adopted rules during a conference call. Learn more >>

•	View rule proposals and comments already received

RECREATIONAL SQUID FISHING

Looking for a healthy choice? Squid, or calamari, is lower in fat and calories than many other protein sources and is beautifully versatile. It can be used for appetizers, soups, salads or main dishes. The best times to catch squid running is from late summer though winter.
Find out more >>

•	Find a public pier or dock for squidding near you
•	Latest squid reports

RECREATIONAL SALMON FISHING

When and Where to Fish for Salmon
Figuring out when and where to fish for salmon is one of the most asked questions for beginning salmon anglers. You will find many useful tools on this website to help you decide when and where to go.

•	Know the 5 species of salmon and how to identify them
•	How salmon seasons are set

Buy Your License Online!

REPORT YOUR CATCH

•	Catch Record Card Questions & Answers
•	Voluntary Salmon Angler Trip Reports
Online Puget Sound Crab Reporting

LATEST NEWS

•	Spring chinook, steelhead fishing to reopen on lower Columbia River
•	Last razor clam dig of the season set for May 24-26 at Twin Harbors
•	Public meeting on Cowlitz River fisheries, hatcheries scheduled May 29 in Centralia
•	Spring chinook fishing closes on two sections of Snake River
•	Columbia River anglers get four days to catch sturgeon in Bonneville Pool
•	Two sections of Yakima River to open for hatchery spring chinook fishing
•	Thousands of anglers enjoy good fishing during lowland lakes opener
•	Ban on barbed hooks expands on Columbia River, tributaries May 1
•	WDFW seeks comments on Puget Sound cabezon season
•	Annual statewide catch limit for white sturgeon reduced to two fish beginning April 1
•	Statement by WDFW Director on letter from Gov. Kitzhaber to Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission and Department

WHERE TO GO

•	Fish Washington!
•	Go fresh, go local — go fishing!
•	Water Access Sites
•	Weekly Catchable Trout Stocking Reports
•	Shellfishing Beach Maps and Regulations
•	Public Fishing Piers of Puget Sound
•	Puget Sound Sport Crab Fishing
•	Boat Launch Sites
•	Accessing Washington's Outdoors

The Weekender Report
The latest in fish and wildlife recreational opportunities across Washington State.

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•	Sport Fishing Regulations and Seasons
•	WDFW Rule Making Activities
•	Sportfishing Rule Changes for 2013-2014
•	Columbia River Returns and Forecasts
•	Washington's Offical Boating Portal - boat.wa.gov
•	Creel Reports and Harvest Reports
•	Washington and Oregon Tide Charts
•	WDFW Wildlife Areas & Water Access Points

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FEATURES

•	Marine Protected Areas in Puget Sound
•	Economic Analysis of the Non-Treaty Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in Washington State
•	Report Derelict Fish Gear Online