Washington
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Washington Coast Crab Fishing Closure due to Marine Toxins
Effective immediately, the recreational Dungeness crab fisheries on the Washington coast south of the Queets River will close due to elevated marine toxin levels, state shellfish managers announced today.
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Oregon and Washington on the Columbia River
With an already depressed run and broodstock concerns where they are, I’m ready to err on the side of the fish
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This is a critical first step in growing warm water fishing in Washington State
We have a Legislative Bill to establish a Warm Water Advisory Committee.
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Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species Sees Record Year in Washington
Boaters helped the state celebrate a record year for efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species into Washington's waterways, including zebra and quagga mussels, aquatic plants, and fish and amphibian diseases.
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2019-20 Fishing Regs for Washington State Now Available
Start planning for your next fishing trip with the 2019-2020 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet, now available from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
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Fishery managers estimate higher numbers of coho salmon will return to Washington
Fishery managers estimate higher numbers of coho salmon will return to Washington’s waters in 2019 compared to last year, but expect low returns of wild chinook will again make setting fishing seasons a challenge.
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Washington Steelhead Fishing on in Snake River Remains Open
Steelhead fishing on the Snake River and tributaries will remain open in Washington despite a statewide steelhead fishery closure next month in neighboring Idaho, fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) said today.
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A Seattle-area man faces years in prison for his role in a $1.5m poaching scheme in Washington state fishery
Federal prosecutors claim Hoon Namkoong led a years-long operation.
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission proposing license increase
The commission, a citizen board appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), will include the recommendation with other proposals designed to eliminate a $31 million gap between projected revenue and expenses during the two-year state budget cycle that begins next July.
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"Fish Washington" App Has Been Released
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) debuted a new mobile app today that promises to make determining fishing regulations for Washington waters easier and more convenient.
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Washington posts new rules: Emergency steelhead fishing restrictions for Snake River system
Extremely low returns of steelhead this season have prompted Washington to restrict steelhead fishing to catch-and-release on the main Snake River this season.
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Salmon Fishery Now Open in Ocean Areas of Washington State
OLYMPIA – Sport anglers now have the opportunity to reel in salmon off the Washington coast in most areas, with a season that began June 24.
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Top 5 lakes in Whatcom Washington for Trophy bass | Viewer Report
This is episode 1 of the best places in Wa to catch bass. Whatcom county is the key focus in this video.
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Sportfishing Industry Leaders Bring Policy Priorities to Washington D.C.
During its spring meeting, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Government Affairs Committee discussed a variety of pressing policy issues that impact the recreational fishing industry. Over the course of the two-day meeting held March 14-15, the committee held briefings with three federal agencies, hosted a panel of key Congressional staff and met with more than two dozen Congressional offices.
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Washington Stocks 915,000 Trout
With tens of thousands of trout destined for Washington lakes before November, anglers should have plenty of places to enjoy great fishing this fall and through the holiday season.
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Most But Not All Tuna Catch from Abundant Stocks
WASHINGTON — The following was released by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation: The global commercial catch of tuna — a valuable, natural protein food source — reached 5 million tons in 2014, an increase from 4.6 million in 2013, according to the ISSF Tuna Stock Status Update – 2016 (Status of the World Fisheries for Tuna) report just published by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). The report can be downloaded from the ISSF Status of the Stocks page. Tuna accounts for approximately 6% of the world's 81.5-million-ton marine catch.