The first ocean fishing season of 2026 starts Saturday (March 14), with the opening of the bottomfish season in Marine Areas one and two.
On the lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 72 salmon boats and 51 Washington bank rods were tallied on the March 7 flight count.
Indian tribes in western Washington warn salmon ecosystems are being destroyed faster than they can be restored.
Old printers, paper jams and disappearing ink have conspired to usher in a major change for Washington hunters and anglers. Starting this July, the state will no longer print hunting and ...
Environmental stewardship is part of our daily operations. It is grounded in responsibility to the resource and to future ...
Environmental stewardship is part of our daily operations. It is grounded in responsibility to the resource and to future generations in Whatcom County.” ...
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) met March 4-9 to develop three alternatives for ocean salmon seasons along the ...
Starting July 8, WDFW will no longer provide licenses on waterproof, tear-resistant paper.
With "largely encouraging" Chinook and coho forecasts, the West Coast ocean salmon fishing council has adopted options for 2026 seasons off Washington, Oregon and the rest of the coast, and here's ...
This unique alkaline lake in Central Washington state is a scenic gem offering fishing, hiking, and dramatic caves in a canyon with Native American history.