The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on rule making proposals designed to update and/or ...

One of Washington’s largest salmon habitat restoration projects to date broke ground this week on two islands in the South Fork Skagit ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers will host an online public meeting on July 15 to discuss proposed ...

SPOKANE– The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting public comments on a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination ...

Licenses & Permits Construction and environmental permits State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) SEPA documents available for public comment ...

These rules are effective from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, both dates inclusive. Download the 2026 Furbearer Trapping Regulations. (PDF) Before trapping, please review the Guidance to Prevent ...

WDFW shellfish seasons indicate the specific times of year when harvesting is permitted. Before heading to the beach, please also check the Department of Health (DOH) information below which is ...

This lake provides good fishing for Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Warmouth, White Crappie and Yellow Perch. There are coho and steelhead that use Hemlock and ...

Cooperation in salmon management Each year, state and tribal representatives participate in two key public fish management processes. One is the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) process and ...

Cushman Lake offers a year-round open season. This North Fork Skokomish River impoundment is a natural lake enlarged by a dam. Please note: Lake Cushman is a reservoir managed by Tacoma Power for ...

Chinook retention at Buoy 10 is closed. Hatchery coho fishing is open through Dec. 31. Refer to the annual fishing pamphlet for details. All data is considered preliminary and subject to change. Data ...

Summary of seasons and regulations for North Coast halibut and bottomfish.