WA Commission Hears Smelt, Crayfish, Carp License Proposal

Should Washington smelt dippers, crawdad catchers and carp anglers be required to have a fishing license? The Fish and Wildlife Commission heard an early briefing on the matter this morning as WDFW began talking about “possible” agency requests for the 2023 state legislature.
Sockeye Fishing To Open On Part Of Skagit River

WDFW announces that sockeye fishing will open on the Skagit from Mount Vernon up to Concrete starting June 16 with an initial quota of 1,600-plus fish.