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Contact: Don Velasquez, 425-775-1311, ext. 112
Media contact: Mark Yuasa, 360-902-2262
Puget Sound winter crab catch record card due Feb. 1
Continue reading “Puget Sound winter crab catch record card due Feb. 1”A site dedicated to promoting sustainable outdoor harvest recreation in the PNW
Jan. 6, 2023
Contact: Don Velasquez, 425-775-1311, ext. 112
Media contact: Mark Yuasa, 360-902-2262
Puget Sound winter crab catch record card due Feb. 1
Continue reading “Puget Sound winter crab catch record card due Feb. 1”
Nov. 28, 2022
Salmon fishing closed in Marine Area 11
Continue reading “Salmon fishing closed in Marine Area 11”What comes to mind when you think of “Minter Creek”? I know many many folks have had a bad experience fishing at Minter Creek, but to many it’s an absolute blast. And to some others who have never gone, it’s a great curiosity. You see the numbers, you hear the stories, but you just aren’t quite sure you want to go for it.
This article is for you, the minter creek newb!
Continue reading “Minter Creek Chum Salmon Fishing 2022”Nov. 14, 2022
Contact: Don Velasquez, 425-775-1311, ext. 112
Media contact: Ben Anderson, 360-902-0045
Winter crabbing to open Nov. 15 in waters off Seattle and Tacoma
Continue reading “Winter crabbing to open Nov. 15 in waters off Seattle and Tacoma”Nov. 3, 2022
Chum retention opens in deep South Sound and Carr Inlet
Continue reading “Chum retention opens in deep South Sound and Carr Inlet”Oct. 28, 2022
Chum salmon retention opens in Marine Area 10
Continue reading “Chum salmon retention opens in Marine Area 10”Oct. 28, 2022
Chum salmon retention opens in Marine Area 11
Continue reading “Chum salmon retention opens in Marine Area 11”Oct. 26, 2022
Marine Area 11 winter salmon season to open Sundays through Wednesdays only beginning Nov. 1
Action: Limits days of the week open for salmon fishing to Sunday through Wednesday each week (closed to salmon fishing Thursdays through Saturdays)
Effective dates: Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022
Species affected: Salmon
Location: Marine Area 11 from north tip of Vashon Island to the northernmost Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Reason for action: The Marine Area 11 winter Chinook salmon fishery is scheduled to open Nov. 1, with a total encounter limit of 1,093, an unmarked encounter limit of 256, and a sublegal encounter limit of 732 Chinook salmon. A reduction in open days was agreed to by WDFW, the Puget Sound Recreational Fishery Advisors, and representatives of the Marine Area 11 community to extend the season as long as possible. The winter Chinook salmon season is scheduled to close Dec. 31.
Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet (http://maillists.dfw.wa.gov/t/836672/9401563/16/139/ )for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
Sept. 28, 2022
Contact: Don Velasquez, 425-775-1311, ext. 112
Public Affairs contact: Ben Anderson, 360-902-0045
Winter crabbing season opens Oct. 1 in several Puget Sound marine areas
Continue reading “Winter crabbing season opens Oct. 1 in several Puget Sound marine areas”August 31, 2022
South Puget Sound (Marine Area 13) salmon seasons reopen
Action: Salmon seasons reopen under permanent rules as listed in the 2022-23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.
Effective date: Immediately.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Marine Area 13 (South Puget Sound).
Continue reading “WDFW Fishing Rule Change: South Puget Sound (Marine Area 13) salmon seasons reopen”