States Projections of low spring chinook returns constrain Columbia River fishing seasons
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon today approved a sports fishery, for spring chinook salmon on[…]
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Category: Washington Fishing News
Commission to take public input on hatchery reform, salmon management policies
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will take public input on various topics – including hatchery reform,[…]
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Washington, Oregon fish and wildlife commissioners will meet to discuss Columbia River salmon reform
OLYMPIA – The public is invited to attend a meeting scheduled this month by members of the Washington and[…]
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WDFW digs up 2.75 million chinook fry to help replace fish lost at Minter Creek Hatchery
OLYMPIA – Up to 2.75 million fall chinook fry are headed to the Minter Creek Hatchery in Pierce County[…]
Read more6.2 Million Chinook fry lost after power outage at the Minter Creek Hatchery
OLYMPIA – As many as 6.2 million chinook salmon fry died last weekend when a windstorm cut power to[…]
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WDFW announces fall chinook harvest will be allowed in the Snake River
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: The Snake River will open for harvest of fall chinook: Daily limit 6. Release all[…]
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Sockeye salmon season to open on the Columbia River
Starting July 1st, anglers can catch and keep sockeye salmon on the Columbia River, but will be required to release[…]
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WDFW denies permit for Cooke Aquaculture to place 800,000 Atlantic salmon into Puget Sound net pens
OLYMPIA – Citing the risk of fish disease transmission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has denied permission[…]
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WDFW allows public to comment on Columbia River policy review at advisory group meetings
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting people to share their views at four[…]
Read more2018 halibut seasons to open in May in Washington’s waters
OLYMPIA – Anglers fishing for halibut in Washington waters will see a similar season structure as compared to 2017[…]
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