Winter Crabbing Opens Oct. 1 On Areas 4-9, Northern Canal
WDFW announces winter crab season will begin October 1 in many Strait of Juan de Fuca and northern Puget Sound marine areas, while catch card reviews are ongoing in Areas 10 and 11 to see if any Dungies are available in the state quota to open a season.
Razor Clam Opener Tonight, Thurs., Fri. On 3 WA Beaches
“After taking a short pause to allow for more marine toxin testing, we’re happy to report that razor clams on these beaches are safe to eat and pleased to get digging started,” said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager. “As usual, we’ll continue to test and monitor the situation closely prior to all future planned openings.”
SW WA, Lower Columbia Fishing Report (9-28-22)
Late September 2022 catch stats for Chinook, coho and steelhead for the Lower Columbia below Bonneville Dam and select Southwest Washington tributaries.