SEATTLE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting comments on the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination for a project to replace the Elliott Bay Fishing ...

Temporary Closure This access area will be closed to the public during the period July 21 - 23, 2025, while the launch ramp is being repaired.

The Northern Pike (Esox Lucius) is a non-native fish species classified as an aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the state of Washington that has invaded multiple habitats within the state. Illegal ...

New plan coincides with milestone of more than 1 million green crabs caught and removed since Gov. Inslee’s emergency order in January 2022.OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ...

Washington's diverse topography, exposure to Pacific Ocean currents and weather patterns, and location on the migratory path of many wildlife species make it one of the most biologically diverse ...

May 6, 2025 shrimp rules update: Eastern section of Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) east of a line projected from Possession Point (47.905036 -122.380062) to Apple Cove Point (47.817348 -122.484381) ...

This report presents information on the status, distribution, and management of wolves in the State of Washington from Jan. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2023.

Chinook Salmon are the king of the Pacific salmon. Prized for their large size and strength, flavor and nutritional value, they are an icon of Pacific Northwest culture. The largest of the Pacific ...

The European Green Crab 2025-2031 Management Plan for Washington (hereafter the Plan) has been facilitated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and developed in collaboration with ...

All trout plants for 2022. For fish 3 per pound or larger, including broodstock. See the Annual Statewide Hatchery Trout Stocking Plan for expected future plants and the current year's trout plants ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced restrictions on campfires, target shooting, and other activities beginning July 1 on WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington ...

OLYMPIA – Recreational anglers will have the opportunity to reel in a salmon off the Washington coast beginning June 21 at Neah Bay, La Push, and Westport-Ocean Shores (Marine Areas 4, 3, and 2), and ...