Before fishing, check DOH Fish Consumption advisories for Dyes Inlet (Ostrich Bay), Eagle Harbor, King County, Manchester State Park, and Sinclair Inlet, at http://www.doh.wa.gov/fishmap or call 1-877-485-7316. Shrimp arerecreationally and commercially harvestedin Washington. Release Chinook and chum. With the improved sockeye run, Lake Wenatchee is likely to have surplus fish for harvest later in the summer. So easy! Daily limit 10 lbs., all species combined. For more OLYMPIA - The annual Washington Fishing Rules Pamphlet is now available online . The online regulations and the Fish Washington app are great resources, but we know many people still like to have a physical copy of the full pamphlet. The Lower Columbia River downstream of Bonneville Dam is closed June 1-15 for salmon and steelhead fishing but shad fishing will remain open. This document is provided for archival purposes only. Release chum and wild Chinook. Most rivers, streams, and beaver ponds opened for fishing the Saturday before Memorial Day, with some exceptions to protect wild salmon and steelhead. Daily limit 2. South Puget Sound all waters south of northernmost Tacoma Narrows Bridge. With summer break and historically moderate temperatures, June is a great time to teach and model conservation stewardship with the learners in your life. While fishing in Areas 5-11 & 13, a second line using forage fish jig gear may be used to fish for forage fish. Chinook - min. Razor clams are one of the most sought-after shellfish species in Washington. Emergency Rules Immediately upon filing. 2022-2023 sport fishing rules. The Snake River spring Chinook salmon fishery remains closed. Salmon Two daily limits of fresh salmon. Documents. Rules found in the pamphlet are in effect unless superseded by a rule change. This emergency rules revises state rules to conform to federal regulations. Not having the pamphlets available by the beginning of the new regulation year is certainly disappointing, said Kelly Cunningham, Fish Program director with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Razor clam seasons and beaches. At least 28,000 sockeye need to enter into Lake Wenatchee before opening. it is open for recreational harvest year-round unless closed by emergency rule, pollution or shellfish safety closures. size. Contact: Region 6 - Montesano, 360-249-4628. 4.No motorboats, other than boats with electric trolling motors may be used. Goose Creek opens for game fish within city limits of Wilbur. information, see https://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation. Rules found in the Sportfishing Pamphlet are in effect unless otherwise noted in the changes listed below. The Department will continue to offer in-person hunter education courses as well as hybrid courses that combine online and in-person learning. If you have questions about regulations for a specific body of water, call Fish Program customer service or the nearest WDFW regional office; contact information can be found at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/contact/general. Information contact: Jeremy Trump, District 3 Fish Biologist 509-382-1005 Were doing everything we can to work with the vendor on delivery.. Annual limit 2 sturgeon. Skip to main content . Check the WDFW website at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/halibut or call (360) 902-2700 in April 2023 for information on Pacific halibut seasons and regulations. Look for shad fishing to improve this month and keep tabs on the dam fish counts to see when it is best to go. Snake River spring Chinook fishery opens - Apr 26, 2023 to May 12, 2023. Other salmon species - no min. Daily limit 2. Anglers should be sure to check thecurrent fishing regulationsvalid through the end of June before hitting the water, as well as anycurrent emergency rules. To report fish kills, or oil or hazardous material spills: Department of Emergency Management: 800-258-5990. May 2023 Deep River salmon and steelhead fisheries return to permanent rules Columbia River spring Chinook season to close Recreational shrimp fisheries for all shrimp including spot shrimp are open in many Marine Areas Hatchery Chinook and hatchery steelhead open on the Lewis River All Other Fish. Anglers must record their catch on a WDFW catch record card. Neah Bay from Cape Alava north and inside Juan de Fuca Strait to the Sekiu River. Landing a Fish - A club or dipnet (landing net) may be used to assist landing a legal fish taken by legal gear. Wild steelhead must be released. Up to 1 Chinook may be retained. Natural Resources Building. Release wild Chinook. 1 Shilshole Bay: Waters of Shilshole Bay southeast of a line from Meadow Point to West Point. NOTE: Emergency rule changes may occur throughout the year and will supersede the rules shown in this chart. These are the emergency rule changes filed by WDFW in 2023. 11 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard at Bremerton: Waters within 150' of the pier head line CLOSED to fishing for food fish at all times. Citation of rules affected by this order: New: Repealed: WAC 220-312-04000W Amended: WAC 220-312-040 Suspended: Statutory authority for adoption: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.045 and 77.12.047 Other authority: To learn about hunter education requirements and find an upcoming course near you, visit theWDFW hunter education webpage. lat., 12445.00'W. long. size. Seattle-Bremerton Area south from the Apple Cove Point-Edwards Point line to a line projected true east- west through the north tip of Vashon Island. 2022: (a) All species: Fishing from a floating device is prohibited. Retention of Green Sturgeon is prohibited. May only be used for forage fish or squid. About WDFW. 2021-22 Washington fishing regulations now available online; physical pamphlet delivery delayed, Monofilament recovery and recycling program, https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/WA/21WAFW-LR.pdf, https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/app, https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/contact/general, https://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation. Emergency rules may occur throughout the year and will supersede the rules contained in this pamphlet. Daily limit 2 of each species. size 22. As we head into warmer weather, European green crabs (EGC) get more active just like many Washingtonians! The area from high tide to minus 4.5 (extreme low water) between the coordinates listed below is closed to harvest except for finfish by hook and line. As a result, fishery managers determined that sockeye retention could open starting July 1 on many portions of the lower river, and limits could increase in other sections previously scheduled for sockeye retention. Sept. 9, 2022. See https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/rockfish for more information. See Definitions. 14 Curley Creek. So batty! Night closure in effect. White Sturgeon Only one single-point barbless hook and bait is allowed when fishing for sturgeon. In Washington waters where a saltwater license is valid, each angler aboard a vessel may continue to deploy angling gear or shellfish gear until the daily limit of fish and shellfish for all anglers aboard has been achieved. Documents. We want to help people connect with nature wherever they are. Action: Implements selective gear rules downstream of Gilligan Creek and closes all fishing upstream of Gilligan Creek to Cascade River Road. Season dates: Year-round. Release all salmon other than coho. Citation of rules affected by this order: New: Year-round. 13 Blackjack Creek. "Aboard a vessel" is defined as inside the gunwale. Notice: Due to additional delays in printing and delivery, the 2021-22 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet is scheduled to begin arriving in stores across Washington the week of July 26; some deliveries are experiencing delays.Please check with your local license vendor to learn if they have received copies. Check out our volunteer opportunities. NOTE: All crab fishing gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset on the last day of any fishing period. The U.S. v. Oregon Technical Advisory Committee, which forecasts and monitors salmon and steelhead returns to the Columbia River, earlier this week upgraded the 2022 forecast for sockeye returning to the river to 426,000, more than double the preseason forecast of 198,000 fish. Daily limit 2. Annual limit 4. in an alternative format, language, or who need reasonable accommodations 3.Bait (including scents and flavors) is prohibited. Hook and Line Angling Unless noted differently, only one line with up to 2 hooks is allowed. 2-2. Descending device required onboard vessels. 13. WDFW's rule-making activity is governed by state laws, including: The Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW) requires that agencies conduct a process that . In addition, the Fish Washington mobile app is always up to date with the latest regulations. This program contributes to conservation by harvesting a portion of the largest pikeminnow preying on threatened salmon and steelhead populations in the Columbia and Snake River basins. July 1 through July 13; Daily limit 6, up to 2 adult salmonids (hatchery Chinook, hatchery steelhead, sockeye) may be retained as part of the daily adult salmon and steelhead bag limit, but only 1 may be a steelhead. or call WDFW Fish Program statewide customer service (360) 902-2700. Also in this section. Reminder that Barbless Hooks are required for all species in Marine Areas 5 through 13including for halibut and bottomfishexcept when using forage fish jig gear to target forage fish (herring, sandlance, anchovy, sardine and smelt).See Marine Area Rules & Definitions in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules. Through June 29, the preliminary total sockeye count at Bonneville Dam is 343,953 fish, the highest count to date in the last 10 years. About WDFW; Rule making; Emergency rule changes; Tulalip terminal area salmon; Tulalip terminal area salmon. If you're in Washington, you're in bear country. Learn more and see how to download the app at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/app. OLYMPIA - Washington's Free Fishing Weekend - the annual event when anglers across the state can fish without a license - will have a new look in 2023. . An all-depth halibut fishery is also open within the Columbia River halibut and bottomfish area (Marine Area 1) June 1 through June 25, open two days per week, Thursday and Sunday, and Thursday, June 29. Note: If any category is left blank, it will be calculated as zero. The following is a brief summary of emergency sport fishing regulations for the mainstem Columbia River and tributariesand southwestWashington lakes. 4 West Elliott Bay: Waters of Elliott Bay east of a line from West Point to Alki Point up to a line from Duwamish Head to Pier 91, 5 East Elliott Bay: Waters of Elliott Bay east of a line from Duwamish Head to Pier 91 up to the mouth of the Duwamish River including 6 Harbor Island (Duwamish Waterways). Waters east of a line which is parallel to the Burlington-Northern Railroad bridge and approximately 175 west of the bridge, and which runs through the wooden piling tower structure near the south shore (west of the Chittenden Locks) CLOSED to fishing for food fish . Salmon Single-point barbless hooks and a hand-held rod and line must be used. See our news release for more information. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open additional recreational coho seasons in the Snohomish River system. Fishing & Shellfishing. Administration; Contact us; WDFW Enforcement; Regional offices; Fish and Wildlife Commission; State/Tribal Coordination; . Harbor Island (Duwamish Waterways) (see 6 on next page for boundaries). Salmon, Trout, & Steelhead Handling Rules, Marine Preserves, Conservation, and Shellfish Protection, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: A-C, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: D-K, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: L-R, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: S-Z, Columbia Basin Rivers Special Rules: Columbia River, 2022 Sport Fishing Regulations PDF (28.6MB). This year WDFW is partnering withWoodland Park ZooandBats Northwestto bring the Bat Activity Trends community science program to everyone in Washington. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) offers several ways to participate in and comment on proposed rules. Dip net gear must be held by the rigid handle at all times and may not be used from a vessel while under power. Halibut may be shot or harpooned while landing. Citation of rules affected by this order: New: Together, we can #BeatPlasticPollution and help our states fish and wildlife. WSR 21-18-032 filed on August 23, 2021. During a retention period: Daily limit 1 fish, annual limit 2 fish. No min. Wild steelhead must be released. Vessel Limits Marine areas 1-6: Anglers aboard a boat may only possess one daily limit of fish or shellfish in fresh form. To find a license dealer near you, visit https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/dealers. In the meantime, we ask anglers to use the electronic versions of the rules, or the app, to help them plan trips and get out on the water, Cunningham said. Daily limit 2. size 36. Whats better than watching sunset on a warm summer evening? (Chelan County ordinance 7.20.190 motorboat restrictions). 10. 8-1. The following is a brief summary of emergency sport fishing regulations for the mainstem Columbia River and tributaries and southwest Washington lakes. Monofilament recovery and recycling program, Summaries of emergency rule changes to the Sport Fishing Regulation Pamphlet, Biweekly Wildlife Program activity reports. This area provides plenty of shoreline and pier access for those without a boat, and protected areas for small boats to chase resident and migratory salmon and bottomfish. San Juan Islands all marine waters north of the Trial Island line (described under Area 6) to the United States-Canada boundary. 8-2. Enacting these rules follows an extensive public engagement process, which included a three-part virtual town hall series during summer and fall 2022. Release chum and wild Chinook. size. Emergency rule changes. size. Lingcod fishing remains open through June 15 in Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Shilshole Bay(see 1 on next page for boundaries), West Elliot Bay (see 4 on next page for boundaries), East Elliott Bay (see 5 on next page for boundaries). Effective dates: Sept. 10, 2022, until further notice. Release chum. Please continue to check emergency rules if you are planning to fish for steelhead within the affected area. So important! Fishing for bottomfish prohibited in waters deeper than 120. Documents. Skagit River rules change to protect returning Chinook. Release wild steelhead and all salmon other than sockeye and hatchery jack Chinook. Rule-making status: Emergency. Up to 1 Chinook may be retained. Changes can be found by calling the WDFW Fishing Hotline (360) 902-2500 or Shellfish Rule Change Hotline (866) 880-5431, contacting statewide customer service (360) 902-2700 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mon. Fishing season is open year-round, except for sturgeon, which are subject to special rules and seasons. You can help by looking out for them and reporting sightings! May only be used in Marine Areas 1-4, and may only be used for harvesting anchovy and sardine. 12. Be sure to check the fishing regulations and emergencyFishing Rule Changesbefore hitting the water, or use theFish Washington mobile app. Fork length is measured from the tip of the snout to middle of the fork in the caudal fin (tail). You may use forage fish jig gear in Columbia River waters from the Buoy 10 line to the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line. OLYMPIA The annual Washington Fishing Rules Pamphlet is now available online for the coming year, detailing fishing rules and regulations for the states many lakes, rivers, and marine areas from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Later (specify) July 13, 2022 Any other findings required by other provisions of law as precondition to adoption or effectiveness of rule? See Marine Area 12 for Shellfish/Seaweed rules and Shellfish Safety Information for the Shellfish Safety Information. July 14 through July 31; Daily limit 6, up to 2 adults may be retained, of which up to 1 may be a steelhead. Yes No If Yes, explain: Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to modify salmon and steelhead rules in the Lower Columbia River. It is legal to retain sturgeon between 53 inches and 63 inches fork length. Closed to night fishing. Choose a year: November October September August July June May April March February January Recreational halibut fisheries Catch Card Areas 1, 3, and 4 . For smelt: Jig gear may be used 7 days a week. Anglers with the reduced-fee license or a Designated Harvester Card may use a forage fish dip net with a hand-operated gate. Bottomfish Two daily limits in any form. Including minimum size, barbless hook, night closure and anti-snagging rule. Check for additional information as the season progresses in the emergency rules website. Notice: Due to additional delays in printing and delivery, the 2021-22 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet is scheduled to begin arriving in stores across Washington the week of July 26; some deliveries are experiencing delays. OPEN. Daily limit 3. Except shiner perch daily limit 15: not included in bottomfish limit. Check out our website for updates. . Changes can be found by calling the WDFW Fishing Hotline (360) 902-2500 or Shellfish Rule Change Hotline (866) 880-5431, contacting statewide customer service (360) 902-2700, or by visiting the WDFW website https://wdfw.wa.gov. If youd enjoy preserving, protecting, and perpetuating the states fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities, then check out some of ourcurrent job openingsorsign up for job alerts. See emergencyrule changes, including fishing rule changesissued by WDFW. More than 1,000 people . Razor clams are one of the most sought-after shellfish species in Washington. Please check with your local license vendor to learn if they have received copies. Chinook - min. Catch Record Areas 8.2 and 10 recreational salmon fishing (correction) WSR 23-11-089 filed on May 18, . size 22. For halibut caught in Canadian waters, contact Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) or visit their website at https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/recreational-recreative-eng.html for updated Canadian regulations. The community science program asks you to go outside in June, July or August and watch the skies for 30 minutes, starting right after sunset. Salmon. Entire Area(see exceptions for Shilshole Bay, West Elliott Bay, East Elliott Bay, Harbor Island (Duwamish Waterways Sinclair Inlet/Port Orchard, and Agate Pass) (see 14 for Curley Creek, 15 Chico Creek, and 16 Grover Creek mouth closures on next page). size. Olympia, WA 98501. 2023 bottomfish regulations Counting bat passes for community science while watching sunset on a warm summer evening! With the certificate, you can also register your turkey with the National Wild Turkey Federations Washington state chapter to receive an official First Turkey pin. Salmon fishing closing in Sekiu and Pillar Point (Marine Area 5) - Apr 21, 2023 to Apr 30, 2023. Westport-Ocean Shores from Leadbetter Point north to the Queets River, excluding Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor. Salmon, Trout, & Steelhead Handling Rules, Marine Preserves, Conservation, and Shellfish Protection, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: A-C, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: D-K, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: L-R, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: S-Z, Columbia Basin Rivers Special Rules: Columbia River, 2022 Sport Fishing Regulations PDF (28.6MB), https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/recreational-recreative-eng.html, ttps://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/rockfish. Daily limit 1. July 1-Dec. 31: Closed to fishing for salmon in all waters within channels created by exposed tidelands of the following creeks: 12 Gorst Creek. Fishing & Shellfishing. lat., 12430.00'W . Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to set salmon seasons for the upper Columbia from Priest Rapids Dam to Chief Joseph Dam and upper Columbia River tributaries according to seasons agreed to during the 2021/2022 North of Falcon season setting process. About WDFW. No min. May not retain, possess, or land bottomfish from Oregon that do not comply with the regulations for the area where the fish are landed. Other salmon species - no min. Descending Device A device used for the rapid descent or recompression of fish. Forage Fish (herring, anchovies, sardines, sand lance, and smelt) Two daily limits in fresh form. Specific Area Rules are listed by area. EGC can eat dozens of baby clams per day as well as digging up eelgrass and harming estuary habitats. 11. Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard(see 10 on next page for boundaries) (see 12 for Gorst Creek and 13 Black Jack Creek mouth closures on next page). Washington State recreational fishing seasons and regulations for July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023. These are the emergency rule changes filed by WDFW in 2022. See the 2022-23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for permanent regulations for each section of river. CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing. These updates reflect changes to theSportfishing Pamphlet. FILL ALL HOLES! 5. Forage Fish Forage fish jig or forage fish dip net only except anchovy and sardine may be taken by a cast net in Areas 1-4. To narrow results down by water body, marine area, county, or other criteria, change the Show rules affecting dropdown from All fishing to Freshwater, Saltwater, or Shelfishing. Anglers can also download their own copy of the full 2021-22 regulations at https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/WA/21WAFW-LR.pdf. Salmon, Trout, & Steelhead Handling Rules, Marine Preserves, Conservation, and Shellfish Protection, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: A-C, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: D-K, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: L-R, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: S-Z, Columbia Basin Rivers Special Rules: Columbia River, 2022 Sport Fishing Regulations PDF (28.6MB), https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/. to participate in WDFW-sponsored public meetings or other activities Each smelt harvester must use a separate container to hold their catch and the container must be in the harvester's presence or identified with the harvester's name. WDFW and allies including tribes and shellfish growers are preparing for another busy season of trapping European green crab. Catch-and-release only. Later (specify) December 1, 2021 . Both are great ways to commemorate your first harvest. Emergency rules filed by WDFW in 2023. There is a four fish annual bag limit. Rules: 1.Minimum size is 12. Washington in an alternative format, language, or who need reasonable accommodations Fishing Sockeye fishing on the Columbia River was updated for the following areas and dates; for more information on the rules for the specific section of river where you plan to fish visit WDFWs emergency rules page. Additional information regarding Cowlitz River Smelt fishing can be found online at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/smelt, Monofilament recovery and recycling program, Download or view the 2022-23 fishing regulation pamphlet, https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/smelt, Southwest Washington (Region 5) fishing hotline. Min. Tuna Albacore, and mackerel - No possession limit or daily limit. Sockeye fishing is also scheduled to open July 1 on the Okanogan and Similkameen rivers in Okanogan County. From fly-fishing for bass and trout on freshwater lakes and streams east of the Cascades to trolling for salmon along the coast to crabbing in Puget Sound, Washington offers a diverse and unique outdoors experience. Be sure to check the halibut and bottomfish webpagesfor additional details before heading out on the ocean. (From the Apple Cove Point-Edwards Point to a line projected true east-west through the north tip of Vashon Island), Salmon, Trout, & Steelhead Handling Rules, Marine Preserves, Conservation, and Shellfish Protection, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: A-C, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: D-K, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: L-R, Puget Sound & Coastal Rivers Special Rules: S-Z, Columbia Basin Rivers Special Rules: Columbia River, 2022 Sport Fishing Regulations PDF (28.6MB). . Tagged pikeminnow are also worth $500 each, and in 2022 the top angler earned nearly $70,000 just from fishing! 2. Sekiu and Pillar Point from mouth of the Sekiu River east to Low Point, mouth of the Lyre River. Marine fisheries in Washington areas were reduced in 2023 to meet several Chinook objectives, but near the end of the salmon season setting meetings the expected catch of Snohomish wild . Archived documents do not reflect current WDFW regulations or policy and may contain factual inaccuracies. Beginning this year, any fish requiring acatch record card(including sturgeon, salmon, steelhead, and halibut) and all shellfish will still require a license on Free Fishing Weekend. See bottomfish definition Definitions. From fish hatchery specialists to environmental engineers and budget analysts to wildlife biologists, a career with WDFW makes a difference. See the 2022-23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for permanent regulations for each section of river. An additional 40 pounds of salmon may be possessed in a frozen or processed form (see Definitions). For more information on living with black bears watch our YouTube video. Only one line with up to two hooks may be used. All Fishing Gear - Must be kept in immediate control, and gear may not be left unattended while fishing. Spearfishing - The diver must be swimming or floating in the water while spearfishing. Washington State recreational fishing seasons and regulations for July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023. . 360-902-2349, TTY (711), or email (Title6@dfw.wa.gov). size 22. When fishing for salmon in Areas 1-13, single-point barbless hooks must be used. 7. Annual limit is 4. Spearfishing season. EMERGENCY RULE ONLY CODE REVISER USE ONLY CR-103E (December 2017) (Implements RCW 34.05.350 and 34.05.360) Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife . A hand-held line is permitted. Emergency rule changes: 2022 Emergency rule changes are critical rule changes that require immediate action and are good for 120 days or less. This Columbia River impoundment stretches more than 150 miles from Grand Coulee Dam into Canada and is managed cooperatively between WDFW, the Colville Confederated Tribe of Indians and The Spokane Tribe of Indians. About WDFW; Rule making; Emergency rule changes; Skagit River recreational fishing; Skagit River recreational fishing. Monofilament recovery and recycling program, Deep River salmon and steelhead fisheries return to permanent rules, Columbia River spring Chinook season to close, Recreational shrimp fisheries for all shrimp including spot shrimp are open in many Marine Areas, Hatchery Chinook and hatchery steelhead open on the Lewis River, Cascade River to open four days per week for hatchery spring Chinook, Upper Skagit River to open for hatchery spring Chinook, Salmon Retention to close on Klickitat River, Tacoma-Vashon Island (Marine Area 11) salmon season opens June 1, Tulalip Terminal Area salmon season opens May 26, Marine Area 10 salmon fishing season opens June 1, Icicle River to open for hatchery spring Chinook, Much of Snohomish system closed until further notice, Willapa River to open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon retention, Yakima River to open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon, Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the Wind River, Coastal anglers may not retain or possess copper, quillback, or vermillion rockfish May through July, Errata or pamphlet corrections (Marine Areas), Errata or pamphlet corrections (Freshwater). information, see https://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation. Washington Each smelt harvester must use a separate container to hold their catch and the container must be in the harvester's presence or identified with the harvester's name. CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing. If a freshwater area is not listed in Special Rules, follow the Statewide Freshwater Rules. Max. Electric Reels - May be used if designed for sport fishing and attached to a fishing rod. The non-spot shrimp season opens June 1 in marine areas 8-1, 8-2, 9, 11, and 13; the season opens June 3 for Marine Area 7 East. Catch-and-release. See Statewide General Rules, Fish & Shellfish caught in Canada. On the coast, Marine Areas 3 and 4 (Neah Bay and La Push) opens June 17 and Marine Areas 1 and 2 (Ilwaco and Westport-Ocean Shores) opens June 24 for salmon fishing. 3 Elliott Bay Public Fishing Pier: Waters within 100 yards of the Elliott Bay Public Fishing Pier CLOSED to fishing for food fish and the harvest of shellfish. Halibut Two daily limits in any form, except only one limit while aboard the fishing vessel. WDFW is no longer offering fully remote hunter education courses. 7 Seacrest Park Coves 1, 2, and 3 (Octopus Protection Area): CLOSED to the harvest of octopus. Paper copies of the pamphlet are typically available at hundreds of license dealers throughout Washington at the end of June. No min. Salmon fishing also continues in southern Puget Sound (Marine Area 13). Learn about the statewide gear rules for crab, shrimp, and crawfish. See up-to-date health and season information for shellfish and shellfish beaches. size. This rule making addressed critical conservation objectives with changes to Sea Cucumber harvest seasons, changes to Cutthroat trout retention in several streams throughout areas of . Daily limit 1. Did you know that an estimated 19-23 million tons of plastic end up in rivers, lakes, and oceans throughout the world each year? Rule-making status: Emergency. See you there! There are some important changes beginning this year for Washingtons annual Free Fishing Weekend, which takes place June 10-11. Daily limit is a total of 15 bottomfish (see Definitions) subject to individual limits and seasons as shown on previous page. White Sturgeon, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass are the . Marine Area 10. Downriggers - May be used with a line if the line releases from the downrigger while playing and landing the fish. If WDFWcan recover your gear and it is properly identified, we can attempt to return it to you. For anglers looking to target spring- and summer-run . Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational sockeye seasons in a portion of the Skagit River. Be sure to check the fishing regulations and emergency Fishing Rule Changes before hitting the water, or use the Fish Washington mobile app. Choose a year: June. Anglers will also have an additional 13 days to fish for summer Chinook below Bonneville Dam. Yellowfin, skipjack, and Northern bluefin - No possession limit, daily limit 2 each. size 22. Some of the best fishing opportunities in the nation are available in Washington. Shark closure Closed to fishing for, retention, or possession of sixgill, sevengill, and thresher sharks. Contact the following national parks for rules and other information that applies within the parks: Two-pole fishing is allowed with a two-pole endorsement. Rules in state and national parks and federal lands. WDFW fishery managers project that Canadian and southern United States fisheries are expected to have a higher catch level on Snohomish Chinook than in 2022. These are the emergency rule changes filed by WDFW in 2021. Rules listed below are General Rules. WDFW on LinkedIn size. Other Food Fish. to participate in WDFW-sponsored public meetings or other activities You can also search for community clean-ups and volunteer opportunities. The annual WDFW Trout Derby continues through Oct. 31. When fishing for. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish, wildlife, and recreational and commercial opportunities. Other salmon species - no min. During an open season, marine waters are open 24 hours per day, except as noted for night closures. The mainstem Columbia River summer salmon and steelhead fishery is scheduled to start on June 16. When lingcod is open, lingcod and Pacific cod retention is allowed in waters deeper than 120' in Marine Area 5 on days open to recreational halibut fishing. Other salmon species - no min. Anglers are reminded to refer to the 2021/2022 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for other regulations, including possession limits, safety closures, etc. Only one net may be used at a time. Recreational fishing seasons and regulations in Washington's waters for bottomfish . All smelt caught must be kept and count toward the daily limit except Closed to eulachon (Columbia River smelt). 360-902-2349, TTY (711), or email (Title6@dfw.wa.gov). Bremerton Boardwalk, Illahee State Park Pier, Seacrest Pier, and Waterman Pier. We haveonline trainingsavailable on You Tube, or you canattend our free Q&A sessionon Tuesday, June 6. Fishing in tributaries above Bonneville in the Wind River and Drano Lake will remain open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon. Also see special Handling Rule for Area 2-2 east of the buoy 13 line. Rockfish It is unlawful to fish for, retain, or possess yelloweye rockfish in all Marine Areas. size. immediately, through September 30, 2022, it is unlawful to fish for or possess halibut taken for personal use, except as provided in this section . May not be landed in a port closed to halibut fishing except halibut lawfully caught in Canada; angler must have Canadian license. All theresourcesyou need to participate are available online. How to Use These eRegulations. This pamphlet is effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and contains information you need to legally fish throughout Washington State (see WAC summary information to the left.). Individuals who need to receive this information There is insufficient time to adopt permanent rules. Statewide gear rules (crab, shrimp, crawfish) Report derelict fishing gear. 11 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard at Bremerton: Waters within 150 of the pier head line CLOSED to fishing for food fish at all times. Bottomfish anglers venturing out of ocean ports should be aware that deepwater closures began June 1 in marine areas 3 (La Push) and 4 (Neah Bay), while on the South Coast (Marine Area 2) deepwater fisheries are open for lingcod and other bottomfish, including within the Lingcod Closure Area through June 15. Year-round season. Also in this section. Click to display full size or right-click to save to your device. The 2023 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward fishery continues through September. Recreational fishing 2022 season. Special Rules Hatchery Steelhead - May be caught and released until the daily limit is retained. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to return Drano Lake, salmon and steelhead rules to permanent rules as listed in 2021/2022 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. Other Food Fish See Definitions. Seattle Marine Preserves: Note signs at beach entrances. If retaining nonspot shrimp, all shrimp heads (spot and nonspot) must be retained in the field until ashore and finished . July 1-Dec. 31: Closed to fishing for salmon in all waters within channels created by exposed tidelands of the following creeks: 17 Agate Pass Area: Waters west of a line from Point Monroe to Indianola and east of a line from Point Bolin to Battle Point. Thousands of tagged trout are stocked in 100+ lakes. Additional shellfish may be possessed in a frozen or processed form. Bull trout, Dolly Varden, Eastern brook trout, and lake trout are defined as char. Marine Area Rules & Definitions. In addition to the Columbia River, sockeye retention is also scheduled to open on sections of two Eastern Washington rivers beginning July 1, with night closures and anti-snagging rules in effect: In all areas listed above, the salmon minimum size is 12 inches. Media contact: Mark Yuasa, 360-902-2262. Additional forage fish may be possessed in frozen or processed form. Monofilament recovery and recycling program, 2023 Puget Sound clam, mussel, and oyster season. Washington June is Pride Month, and you can catch our team at several events to celebrate. The change to the Free Fishing Weekend rule was unanimously adopted by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in July 2022 to address concerns . Forage Fish Dipnet - A section of netting (maximum mesh size is 5/8" stretched mesh) distended by a rigid frame not exceeding 36" across and directly attached to a rigid handle. 2.Night closure in effect. Find information about daily limits for shellfish and seaweed and shellfish harvest size rules. . size 22. Hatchery Steelhead May be caught and released until the daily limit is retained. Bottomfish, Tuna, and Mackerel Hook and line angling, spearfishing, and bow and arrow fishing only. size. Other salmon species - no min. Also in this section. Stillaguamish River recreational fishing; Stillaguamish River recreational fishing. Closures will be announced to local news media and will be included in the Fishing Hotline and Shellfish Rule Change Hotline messages. For more Other salmon species - no min. No min. Night closure, anti-snagging rule, and only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained. Coastal rivers and tributaries fishing rules update - Apr 27, 2023 to May 21, 2023. It is unlawful to fish for, retain, or possess rockfish in Areas 6-13. This rule also maintains salmon seasons for the Skagit River, Cascade River, and Nooksack River, North Fork that were originally set in WSR 22-12-021 on May 28, 2022, WSR 22-13-004 on June 1, 2022, and WSR 22-13-057 on The online regulations are available at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations. June 5 is World Environment Day #BeatPlasticPollution Visit theprogram pagefor more information, or watch the webinar onYouTubeto get started. One way we can coexist with bears is by not feeding them or attracting them to our homes. Chinook - min. Grays Harbor east of a line from the outermoust tip of the north jetty to outermost exposed end of the south jetty. Halibut may be shot or harpooned while landing. Bull trout, Dolly Varden, Eastern brook trout, and lake trout are defined as char. 2023. size 22. Fishing regulations; Shellfishing regulations; . Unless otherwise listed in the special rules, there is no minimum size or daily limit for the retention of lake trout. Additionally, when plastic breaks down its toxic chemicals pollute our habitats. The higher-than-expected return is welcome news, both for the health of the sockeye population and for anglers throughout the Columbia, said Quinten Daugherty, Columbia River fish biologist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). CLOSED. Well continue monitoring the return closely to make sure were meeting our conservation goals, but were optimistic that there will be significantly more opportunity to fish for sockeye in much of the river this summer.. Salmon - Single-point barbless hooks and a hand-held rod and line must be used. WDFW Fish Program, 360-902-2700. Daily limit 4 coho. Hook and line season. Mailing Address. Daily limit is 2 of each species. Following a one-week opening in mid-June, further allocation is available given the recently updated summer Chinook return expectation of 66,800 to the Columbia River mouth. Each year, sport fishers catch more than a million pounds of Dungeness crab. Sockeye fishing expands on much of the Columbia River as returns exceed expectations, Monofilament recovery and recycling program, https://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation. The start to early summer salmon fishing begins June 1 whenMarine Area 10(Seattle/Bremerton) opens for coho fishing. may contact the Civil Rights Coordinator by phone at 15 Chico Creek. Unless otherwise listed in the special rules, there is no minimum size or daily limit for the retention of lake trout. Click on Emergency rule changes at: KNOW YOUR DAILY LIMITS! Even for species that dont require a license on Free Fishing Weekend, other rules such as seasons, size limits, daily limits, and area closures are still in effect. No min. Check for Emergency Rules: Which can be found by calling the WDFW Fishing Hotline at (360) 902-2500, by contacting statewide customer service at (360) 902-2700, or by visiting the WDFW website at https://wdfw.wa.gov. No min. Daily limit 2. size. Willapa Bay east of a line from Leadbetter Point to Cape Shoalwater (see definition on Marine Area 2). Catch a tagged trout and you win a prize! Bats are amazing pest control and an important part of our habitats, but we need your help to learn more about where bats are active in Washington. Submit your comments on WDFW's rule-making activities. Wind River and Drano Lake fisheries return to permanent rules. Count each bat you see as it passes by, record the total number after 30 minutes, andsubmitthe number to us online. 1111 Washington St. Emergency rules listed below reflect emergency changes to the respective permanent rule listed in the current 2022/2023 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. If a fish has swallowed the hook or is hooked in the gill, eye, or tongue, it should be kept if legal to do so. Visit https://wdfw.wa.gov/blackbears to learn how you can help. Tacoma-Vashon Island south from a line projected true east west through the north tip of Vashon Island to the northernmost Tacoma Narrows Bridge. WDFW will monitor passage of sockeye over Tumwater Dam and if the spawner escapement goal of 23,000 fish is sufficiently exceeded, a late-July or early-August season is possible. Release chum. Emergency Rules Immediately upon filing. in Areas 1-13, single-point barbless hooks must be used. Sturgeon fishery rules: Daily limit 1 sturgeon. We hope to see you in the field and on the water enjoying the Life Outdoors! south to 4638.17'N. The department considered amendments to several recreational fishing regulations including shellfish, gamefish, and forage fish. Chinook - min. East Juan De Fuca Strait from Low Point east to the Partridge Point Point Wilson line, north to the line from Trial Island (near Victoria B.C.) (b) All species: Selective Gear Rules in effect, except only 1 . Anglers must record their catch on a WDFW catch record card. To Report Poaching: 877-933-9847. For those still in the classroom, check out the #CleanSeasPlastic Challengewith classroom activities to help you reduce and reuse single-use plastics. Crab fishing gear may not remain in the water on closed days. Up to 1 Chinook may be retained. Download or view the 2022-23 fishing regulation pamphlet. These updates reflect changes to the Sport Fishing Pamphlet. Lead core line prohibited. Bottomfish Closure: Year-round, fishing for or possession of bottomfish is prohibited seaward of a line approximating 120' according to the coordinates listed below (shown by the red dashed line). WSR 21-11-104 filed on May 19, 2021. . Please visit WDFWs emergency rules page for additional details on the rules for each of these river sections. Recreational fishing for, retention or possession of lingcod is prohibited seaward of a line extending from 4731.70'N. Fish Program, 360-902-2700Public Affairs contact: Ben Anderson, 360-902-0045, Additional summer Chinook opportunity also scheduled. TheTulalip Terminal Area Salmon Fisheryis open each week between 12 a.m. Friday mornings to 11:59 a.m. Monday mornings (except closed on June 10). 6. SHUCK ALL OYSTERS AND LEAVE SHELLS ON THE BEACH WHERE YOU FOUND THEM! 2 Chittenden Locks Closures: Waters between Chittenden Locks and the Burlington-Northern Railroad bridge CLOSED to fishing. Managers will continue to monitor returns and modify other fisheries as needed. You can send us your first turkey harvest information and receive an official WDFW First Turkey certificate. Emergency Rules Immediately upon filing. Halibut Hook and line angling and spearfishing only. Daily limit 2 of each species. In all marine areas open to halibut fishing, there is a one-fish daily catch limit and no minimum size restriction. Administration; Contact us; WDFW Enforcement; Regional offices; Daily limit 2. Dipnets may be used from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Fridays through Tuesdays. Check for Emergency Rules. 2-1. In past years, any species of fish or shellfish open for harvest could be harvested without a license during Free Fishing Weekend. Fly fishing only. Hood Canal all waters south of the Hood Canal Bridge. If a fish has swallowed the hook or is hooked in the gill, eye, or tongue, it should be kept if legal to do so. Open year-round. Sockeye fishing on the Columbia River was updated for the following areas and dates; for more information on the rules for the specific section of river where you plan to fish visit WDFW's emergency rules page. Oversize sturgeon, greater than 55 fork length, may not be removed totally or partially from the water. Sturgeon over 55" fork length cannot be removed totally or in part from the water. Salmon, halibut, and some shellfish are managed by quotas in many marine areas. This activity is open toall ages. In Areas 5-13, it is illegal to bring a wild salmon or a species of salmon aboard a vessel if it is unlawful to retain those salmon. Green Sturgeon It is unlawful to fish for or retain green sturgeon. Yes No If Yes, explain: Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close recreational salmon fishing in Marine Area 11. Locations and rules: Skagit River (Skagit County) These updates reflect changes to the Sport Fishing Pamphlet. An additional day of recreational spot shrimp fishing will be offered in Marine Area 11 on June 9, and Marine Areas 9 and 13 open for non-spot shrimp fishing on June 1. - Fri.), or by . For families out of the classroom, check out ourfamily educational resources on plastic pollution. A gaff may only be used to land a legally hooked lingcod (in Marine Areas 1-3 and 4 West of Bonilla-Tatoosh line), halibut, tuna, or dogfish shark that will be retained. Administration; Contact us; WDFW Enforcement . A descending device must be onboard vessels and rigged for immediate use when fishing for or possessing halibut or bottomfish. Want to find more ways to get involved? The use of explosives or bullets attached to the spear ("bang sticks") is prohibited. Herring, Anchovy, Sardine, Sand Lance, and Smelt. For bivalve season information, please see the 2023 Puget Sound clam, mussel, and oyster season guide. If retaining nonspot shrimp, all shrimp heads (spot and nonspot) must be retained in the field until ashore and finished fishing for the day. All other permanent rules listed in the pamphlet apply. 9 Orchard Rocks Conservation Area: Waters and bedlands of Rich Passage within a 400 yard radius of Orchard Rocks CLOSED to fishing for, harvesting, and possession of fish and shellfish. Steelhead Two daily limits of hatchery steelhead. The pamphlet is currently expected to be delivered to dealers across the state the week of July 12. This year, however, the pamphlets will not be delivered until mid-July because of difficulties obtaining the materials needed to print the pamphlets, due in part to widespread supply-chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Halibut fishing has switched to seven days per week through June 30 in marine areas 5 - 10. Jig gear may have up to three treble hooks or nine single-point hooks, not to exceed 3/8" between point and shank. Click for WDFW Public Beach webpages and seasons 2022 Beach Seasons effective January 1, 2022 Open for Clams, Mussels & Oysters = Open for Oysters Only = For more information, click on beach name below to view beach-specific . An upper portion of the Skykomish River remains open for hatchery steelhead, however much of the Snohomish watershed is closedto protect endangered wild Chinook forecasted to return in low numbers this year. OLYMPIA - Fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today their final approach for the 2022-2023 coastal steelhead season, following another year of low coastal steelhead returns to Washington's coast. Individuals who need to receive this information OLYMPIA With sockeye salmon returning to the Columbia River in numbers well above the preseason forecast, fishery managers announced Thursday that sockeye fishing will open from the Astoria-Megler Bridge on the lower river to the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco, and daily limits increase from there to Chief Joseph Dam near Bridgeport on the upper river. Most rivers, streams, and beaver ponds opened for fishing the Saturday before Memorial Day, with some exceptions to protect wild salmon and steelhead. Sturgeon sanctuaries go into effect May 1 through August 31. Skagit River to open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon - Apr 26, 2023 to May 31, 2023. A list of the tides in the Puget Sound region that favorgood harvest results can be found in the 2023 best clam and oyster harvest tides chart. Entire Area (see exceptions for Edmonds Public Fishing Pier and Hood Canal Fishery below and Admiralty Head Marine Preserve and Keystone Conservation Area) July 14-July 27 WSR 22-20-079 filed on September 30, 2022. La Push from the Queets River (4732.31'N) north to Cape Alava (48 10' N). Click on WDFWtrout derby linkfor details. may contact the Civil Rights Coordinator by phone at Rules found in the pamphlet are in effect unless superseded by a rule change. during summer and fall 2021 and several WDFW staff updates to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Barbless Hooks are required for all species in Marine Areas 5-13, except forage fish jig gear. Emergency rule changes. Admiralty Inlet all waters inside and south of the Partridge Point Point Wilson line, south and west of a line from Possession Point 110 true to shipwreck, north of the Hood Canal Bridge, and north of the Apple Cove Point-Edwards Point line. Closed to fishing for eulachon (Columbia River smelt). Citation of rules affected by this order: New: Repealed: WAC 220-312-03000H Amended: WAC 220-312-030 Suspended: Click to display full size or right-click to save to your device. in Marine Areas 5-13, except forage fish jig gear. If you're not sure where to start, select "general information" from the options below, or contact us at our main office: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 9. Take a photo and report any suspected EGC. Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) is located between the north tip of Vashon Island and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Descending device required onboard vessels. Agate Pass Area(see 17 on next page for boundaries). Rule-making status: Emergency. We will be tabling theRefuge Day eventon June 10, thePride celebration at Northwest Trekon June 24-25, and sponsoring theCapital City Pride festivalin Olympia on July 1. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to return all sections of Cascade and Skagit rivers to permanent rules, except add bait restrictions to sections open to salmon fishing and to implement periodic closures in a portion of the Skagit River. Chinook - min. Max. WSR 22-12-058 filed on May 26, 2022. Choose a year: December. To see rules in effect on a specific date or range of dates, visit the advanced search page. Species affected: All species. Marine Area 11(Tacoma-Vashon Island) opens June 1 on Thursdays through Sundays only of each week for hatchery Chinook and coho fishing (season may be adjusted or closed if catch or encounters approach allowable limits). Lingcod, cabezon, and rockfish on the Washington coast (no boat required; see our. 3. SE. These are critical rule changes that require immediate action and are good for 120 days or less. These fisheries close when the quotas have been taken. Daily limit 2. size. Chinook - min. CR-103P - filed as WSR 21-08-073 on April 6, . Sixgill shark may not be removed from the water. Unfortunately, this plastic pollution commonly gets eaten by or entangles wildlife. size 36. Monofilament recovery and recycling program, see which lakes have been recently stocked, how to have a successful day on the water, Take a photo and report any suspected EGC, family educational resources on plastic pollution. No min. The Fish Washington App can be downloaded for free fromGoogle PlayandApple's App Store, and in addition to the permanent regulations, helps anglers keep up to date with the latest emergency rule changes in waters across Washington. Rodholders - May be used; the rod must be easily removed without delay; rod may be left in the holder while playing the fish. This list shows all emergency rules currently in effect. Emergency rules listed below reflect emergency changes to the respective permanent rule listed in the current 2022/2023 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. To Report Derelict Fishing Gear: 855-542-3935. Closure does not affect privately owned fish in net pens and the harvest of clams, oysters, and mussels by tideland owners and their families. The outdoors fits into everyones life in unique and personal ways. 6 Harbor Island (Duwamish Waterways): Waters north of an east-west line through the southernmost tip of Harbor Island (Duwamish River Mouth) to a line extending from Jack Block Park through the northernmost tip of Harbor Island extending to shore northeast of the North Waterway. 10 Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard: Waters of Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard south of the Manette Bridge in Bremerton, south of a line drawn true west from Battle Point, and west of a line drawn true south from Point White. New for 2022-2023. Check for additional information as the season progresses in the Emergency Rules website. 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