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WDFW stocks 65,000 jumbo rainbow trout for Black Friday fishing
OLYMPIA — In a bid to encourage outdoor activity this Thanksgiving weekend, the Washington Department of Fish and …
CTUIR, Corps of Engineers sign pact to improve Mill Creek fish passage
WALLA WALLA — Officials from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a signing Jan. 10 at the Corps’ W…
WA health officials urge caution amid avian influenza outbreaks
OLYMPIA — As the hunting season continues, health officials in Washington state are issuing a reminder regarding the ongoing threat posed by avian influenza, c…
Weather for the week of Jan. 6, 2025
Weather for the week of Jan. 6, 2025
WDFW police seek assistance in Columbia River shooting incident
GEORGE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying individuals involved in the shooting of a …
Steelhead released in Banks Lake
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has released almost 100,000 steelhead in Banks Lake, according to an announcement Thursday from WDFW. …
WDFW looking for new Game Management council members
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is currently accepting applications for new members to its Game Management Advisory Council. WDFW Director Kelly Susewind will appoint eight members to …
Black Friday fish have been stocked across WA
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking 24 lakes with over 65,000 rainbow trout for Black Friday fishing. The fish measured longer…
Seniors save on fishing in Washington
COLUMBIA BASIN — A day on the water with a pole and peace and quiet may just be what the doctor ordered, even if you have to wear some mittens as temps decline.
FRESH NEWS: Crappie, waterfowl prospects good at Potholes
MARDON — As the water temperature drops crappie begin to form large schools under and around the MarDon dock to gorge themselves on the minnows that have summe…
Fishing closed on Snoqualmie River
OLYMPIA — Fishing will close Friday on the Snoqualmie River from its mouth near Monroe to Snoqualmie Falls, according to an announcement from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
WA elk hunters asked to keep an eye out for CWD
OLYMPIA – Elk hunters in Washington are gearing up for another season, as the general hunting season for Eastern Washington elk opened last Saturday, October 2…
FRESH NEWS: Water level up, bass fishing rewarding
MARDON – This week Potholes Reservoir has risen from 1032.26ft to 1034.42ft for a gain of 2.16ft. Water temp was 51.7 degrees Monday afternoon. With Potholes C…
WDFW holds regular commission meeting
ELLENSBURG — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission convened for its regular meeting from October 24-26, 2024, to discuss various wildlife management poli…
FRESH NEWS: Walleye, channel cats strong at Potholes
MARDON — The weather may be cooling off, but the fishing isn’t. Reports from anglers over the weekend told us that bass and pan fish are still feeding heavily.…
FRESH NEWS: Waterfowl season starts, Perch, Crappie and Bluegill biting
Waterfowl season started with a BANG! This year’s opener brought above average temps that are not ideal for waterfowl hunting. But that didn’t stop the waterfo…