Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Campfires, target shooting, and other activities restricted starting June 15 at WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced restrictions on campfires, target shooting, and other activities beginning ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Icicle River will not open for spring Chinook fishing in 2026

Despite plans for a limited fishery, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will not open the Icicle River for spring ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW plans controlled burns on wildlife areas in South Puget Sound region

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will conduct prescribed burns to restore prairie habitat on three units of the Scatter Creek ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW seeks public input on roads in south central Washington wildlife areas

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host two in-person public meetings in Kittitas and Yakima counties to gather ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

All-depth halibut fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) is expected to open for six additional days in June; and modification to 20 fathom line rule in Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay)

All-depth halibut fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) is expected to open for six additional days on June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23; and a ...
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Lilliwaup State Park

WDFW shellfish seasons indicate the specific times of year when harvesting is permitted. Before heading to the beach, please also check the Department of Health (DOH) information below which is ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet June 11 to 13 in Olympia

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a hybrid meeting in Olympia from June 11 to 13 to consider proposed land transactions ...
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Recreational crabbing to open July 3 in many Puget Sound marine areas

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today Puget Sound summer crab-fishing seasons will get underway July 3 in ...
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Washington commercial Dungeness crab season will kick off Dec. 31 or Jan. 4 along the coast, depending on area

OLYMPIA — Washington’s coastal commercial Dungeness crab season will open Dec. 31 from Klipsan Beach on the Long Beach Peninsula south to Cape Falcon ...
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Patterson Lake

Shore access is from the road along side of the lake and from the WDFW parking lot.