THE PLUG WAS pulled on the Marine Area 5 (Sekiu) hatchery chinook season with three days left on the board by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Based on current estimates, anglers were ...

A fall fishing tradition for Eastern Washington anglers will be ending as Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife phases in enforcement of a camping ban. During the fall chinook season, ...

OLYMPIA — Salmon fishing east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line in Marine Area 4 has been closed through Sept. 30, though wild coho west of the line remains open. Meanwhile, in Marine Area 5 (Sekiu east to ...

Washington will ban camping at Vernita Bridge site starting mid October. Department cites health risks, trash buildup and habitat damage from overuse. Officials plan day-use upgrades and seek funding ...

Anglers in Washington can expect similar salmon fishing opportunities in 2025-2026 compared to last season, which also includes a strong Puget Sound pink forecast, Washington Department of Fish and ...

Boats at the Vernita Columbia River access in Eastern Washington during a recent fall Chinook fishing season. Washingtons state Department of Fish and Wildlife Kennewick, WA A fall fishing tradition ...