Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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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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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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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2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings

Fishing & Shellfishing Commercial fishing Commercial Dungeness crab fishery Puget Sound commercial crab fishery 2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings ...
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Gray wolf conservation and management plan

Species & Habitats At-risk species Species recovery and protection Gray wolf conservation and management Gray wolf conservation and management plan ...
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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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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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Public fishing piers

With more than 60 public piers from Tacoma to Bellingham, you don’t need a boat to get out on the water in Puget Sound. Many local municipalities maintain piers for a variety of uses, including ...
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Wildlife Areas

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife manages more than 1 million acres of land throughout the state.
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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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Lake Sutherland

Limited shoreline access; much of the shoreline is privately owned.
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 3

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from Nov. 3 ...