PinnedNEW blog — “The Salmon Fishing Current” provides salmon updates this seasonAs part of the ongoing summer and fall salmon fishing season, WDFW has created the “The Salmon Fishing Current” blog. This blog is a way…Aug 8Aug 8
Record-breaking sockeye year in North Central WashingtonThis year proved to be exciting for sockeye in North Central Washington, with record numbers making their way upriver. So far this year…Nov 27Nov 27
Sturgeon fishing seasons open Jan. 1 in sections of the Columbia RiverThe Bonneville, Dalles, and John Day pools will open New Years Day.Nov 27Nov 27
Invasive zebra mussels detected on Marimo moss balls prompts collaborative responseIn August, a Renton fish wholesaler spotted suspicious mussels hitching a ride on Marimo moss balls, a popular aquarium and water garden…Nov 26Nov 26
Using prescribed fire to restore habitat and promote native species on WDFW-managed landsFrom Western Washington prairies and meadows to Columbia Basin wetlands and Eastern Washington pine forests and shrubsteppe, many…Nov 25Nov 25
Score a holiday deal by heading to a lake for Black Friday trout fishing funWDFW hatchery trucks will be busy stocking thousands of rainbow trout in time for Black Friday fishing opportunities across many statewide…Nov 15Nov 15
WDFW scientist receives top honor for raptor researchJim Watson has been studying birds — raptors in particular- since he was a youngster. “They’re just really impressive. When you see a…Nov 41Nov 41
WDFW installs bear-resistant food lockers in northeast WashingtonLockers can increase safety for both humans and bearsOct 311Oct 311
Local chef Taichi Kitamura digs into a Pacific Northwest version of the po boy sandwichAs part of October’s National Seafood Month, we’ve been raising awareness that about the health benefits of seafood and the important role…Oct 30Oct 30