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Get outside on Black Friday with statewide trout fishing opportunities

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is stocking nearly 65,000 jumbo rainbow trout in 25 lakes statewide ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, offering anglers a chance to get ...
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WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 18

Razor clam digging opportunities are set for Nov. 18-23 at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today ...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission meets Nov. 13–15 in Lynnwood

The meeting will be held at the Lynnwood Embassy Suites (20610 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036) and will be live st reamed online. The meeting agenda and details about attending virtually are available ...
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Recreational shrimp fishing regulations by marine area

This webpage will be updated with season dates, closures, and restrictions. Select a marine area or shrimping district below to learn if it's open for shrimp fishing. More information on 2025 ...
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Requests for Accessibility Services

Do you need assistance attending a meeting, hunter education class, committee participation, or with language, hearing, vision, or reading? Start here.
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Current rule-making activity (Rule-making docket)

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 ...
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Lowland lakes

Grab your fishing rod and sharpen your hooks! Thousands of lowland lakes in Washington provide anglers new and old with exciting, family-friendly fishing opportunities. The video below demonstrates ...
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Alta Lake

Good shoreline access via state park and along road bordering lake.
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Search for aquatic invasive species

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) pose an ongoing threat to Washington's environment and economy. Find out which species are considered invasive in Washington.
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LAND ACQUISITIONS

ImagePhoto by WDFW Horse Spring Coulee Unit of Sinlahekin Wildlife Area The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife’s mission is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ...
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Yakima County man sentenced for wildlife trafficking

OLYMPIA – A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police investigation into illegal elk trafficking resulted in a guilty verdict for a Yakima County resident.
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Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management 2023 Annual Report

Author(s): A cooperative effort by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Spokane Tribe of Indians, Yakama Nation, Swinomish Indian Tribal ...