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The law, which removes the fishing license exemption for each species, goes into effect June 6, 2024.
Changes are being made to improve safety and protect the habitat at this popular access area on the Columbia River.
Fish Washington is a free mobile application designed to convey up-to-the-minute fishing regulations for every lake, river, stream, and marine area in the state.
Wild Chinook in the Snoqualmie and Skykomish rivers are endangered, with impacts from drought increasing the need to protect them.
