Public shoreline access limited primarily to Lake Sammamish State Park.

Shore access limited to Colville side of the reservoir and several spots on the state side just upstream from Chief Joseph Dam ...

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

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

We invite you to participate in our rule-making process. WDFW is actively considering the rule-making proceedings listed below. Chapter 220-111 WAC provides procedures for inspecting or requesting ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Photo by WDFW Hunter with disability scopes the landscape for deer. If you are a resident or non-resident of Washington who has been honorably discharged from military service, and have received a ...

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