Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Public comment period open on Washington rule proposals to minimize the impact of chronic wasting disease

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on rule making proposals designed to update and/or ...
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Virtual public meeting scheduled on proposed rotenone treatment of Eastern Washington waters

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers will host an online public meeting on July 15 to discuss proposed ...
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Construction begins on project to restore estuary habitat in South Fork Skagit River

One of Washington’s largest salmon habitat restoration projects to date broke ground this week on two islands in the South Fork Skagit ...
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Deer Lake (Stevens County)

WDFW water access areas on this lake: ...
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WDFW invites public comment on environmental analysis of proposed shooting range closure in Asotin County

SPOKANE– The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting public comments on a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination ...
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Fish Community Changes in Lake Spokane (Long Lake), Washington, from 2001 to 2024

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted three standardized surveys in 2001, 2015 and 2024 to track changes in the fish community of ...
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Washington State Periodic Status Review for the Sea Otter (2018)

Draft documents are provided for informational purposes only. Drafts may contain factual inaccuracies and may not reflect current WDFW policy.
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Marine Area 2-2 - Grays Harbor

Marine Area 2-2 includes Grays Harbor east of a line from the tip of the north jetty to the south jetty. Grays Harbor is a very popular small boat fishery, especially for large chinook and coho salmon ...
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Scooteney Reservoir

Shoreline fishing areas are scattered throughout the lake.
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Lake Aberdeen

Good shoreline access along the south shore which includes two separate docks. Poor rating for the other 75% of shoreline property.
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Furbearer trapping seasons and rules

These rules are effective from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, both dates inclusive. Download the 2026 Furbearer Trapping Regulations. (PDF) Before trapping, please review the Guidance to Prevent ...