North Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish Opening For Coho

Early season fish counts at the Ballard Locks indicate that the coho return is strong enough to support a recreational fishery for coho salmon in Lake Washington.
Troopers Investigating Elk Poaching In Oregon’s Lincoln County

A poacher shot and gutted an elk then left it to waste in a clear cut in Lincoln County sometime between Aug. 12 and 15. OSP Fish and Wildlife troopers would like to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity in the Logsden area during that time.
WA, OR Fish Commissioners To Get Columbia Steelhead Update

Members of the Washington and Oregon Fish and Wildlife commissions will meet this week to receive updates on this year’s Columbia River steelhead run and actions taken to protect the run so far.
Season’s First Razor Clam Digs On Washington Coast Greenlighted

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved the first nine razor clam digs of the 2021-22 season, with early-morning digs kicking off beginning this Friday, Sept. 17.