The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeColumbia River shad watch begins this monthMay marks the start of the annual run, which provides good fishing up the Columbia River and in Oregon’s Lower Willamette River6 min read·May 3, 2024----
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeDirector’s Bulletin | March/April 2024Habitat loss. Climate change. Invasive species. As the director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), I certainly don’t…13 min read·Apr 30, 2024----
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifePlenty of excitement and happy faces seen on many statewide lakes for the opening day of trout…It was a customary opening day for trout fishing.10 min read·Apr 28, 2024----
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeHalibut and lingcod fishing seasons begin in early May, anglers are reminded about having a…Spring is a busy time for recreational bottomfish fishing throughout Washington’s marine areas.7 min read·Apr 24, 2024----
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeWild neighbors: what to do if you encounter young wildlifeThere’s something so special about witnessing wildlife close to home — in your backyard, in a local park, or on your favorite walking path…6 min read·Apr 19, 2024----
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeSnohomish Basin salmon, steelhead fisheries limited to protect wild ChinookConservation and recovery of wild Chinook salmon returning to the Snohomish River and its tributaries — including the Skykomish and…6 min read·Apr 18, 2024----
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeWorking together toward a cleaner world on Earth Day— and every daySince its inception in 1970, Earth Day has been observed each year as a global effort uniting people and organizations to work toward…7 min read·Apr 18, 2024----
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeSafeguard Our Shellfish campaign aims to protect local seafoodWith over 3,000 miles of shoreline, Washington has diverse coastal habitats and shellfish species. Washington shellfish account for…2 min read·Apr 18, 2024----
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeReminder about rockfish identification and retentionRetention of copper, quillback, and vermilion rockfish is prohibited May 1 — July 31, 2024.3 min read·Apr 16, 2024----
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeHeading to the beach? Here’s how to help protect rare snowy ploversIts light-colored feathers blend in with the beach, and its small size can make it even harder to spot. But if you know where to look, you…4 min read·Apr 12, 2024----