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7 days of Washington razor clam digs approved

January 24, 2025, 10:55am Latest News Updated 1 day ago

Seven days of razor clam digs on Washington coastal beaches can begin on Sunday, Jan. 26, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers announced. Read story

State phasing out early steelhead as winter runs become spring

January 18, 2025, 6:08am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Winter steelhead are returning to local rivers, and anglers are gearing up for the action. Read story

In this photo taken Oct. 19, 2016, a chinook salmon, below, and a steelhead, above, move through the fish ladder at the Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River in Washington state. There is a renewed push to remove the Lower Granite and three other dams on the Snake River to save wild salmon runs.

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In this photo taken Oct. 19, 2016, a chinook salmon, below, and a steelhead, above, move through the fish ladder at the Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River in Washington state. There is a renewed push to remove the Lower Granite and three other dams on the Snake River to save wild salmon runs.

January 24, 2025, 2:54pm Latest News FreeUpdated 1 day ago

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is under scrutiny after a report last month found the organization’s structure was “dysfunctional” and needed reforms. Read story

A young fisherman gets a hands-on experience with a slippery smelt March 5 on the Cowlitz River.

Washington releases smelt dipping days ahead of first season with license requirement

A young fisherman gets a hands-on experience with a slippery smelt March 5 on the Cowlitz River.

January 21, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

Smelt’s annual return from the ocean has long drawn thousands of dip-netters up and down the Cowlitz River. This year, however, the prized tradition will be different. Read story

Fresh-powdered slopes await skiers and snowboarders at Mt. Hood Meadows. (Ben Mitchell/Mt.

Snow Report: Rotary Night at Meadows on Monday

Fresh-powdered slopes await skiers and snowboarders at Mt. Hood Meadows. (Ben Mitchell/Mt.

January 17, 2025, 2:09pm Outdoors

Mt. Hood Meadows is commemorating the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, Jan. 20 with a special Rotary Night event. Read story

John Han of Vancouver, from left, gets a hand from his son, Andrew, 13, as his father, Jaedeok, looks on as three generations of fishermen enjoy the smelt event along the Cowlitz River on Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 2024.

WDFW announces tentative Cowlitz recreational smelt fishery schedule

John Han of Vancouver, from left, gets a hand from his son, Andrew, 13, as his father, Jaedeok, looks on as three generations of fishermen enjoy the smelt event along the Cowlitz River on Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 2024.

January 17, 2025, 1:07pm Latest News

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a new tentative schedule approach for the Cowlitz River recreational smelt fishery. Read story

These clients of Marvin’s Guide Service caught there two keepers immediately after the baits hit the river bottom. Guide Henkel had his boat limited out by 8:15.

Anglers angry after crowds force quick sturgeon closure at Bonneville Pool fishery

These clients of Marvin’s Guide Service caught there two keepers immediately after the baits hit the river bottom. Guide Henkel had his boat limited out by 8:15.

January 11, 2025, 6:12am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

While some guides and anglers were not surprised by a quick sturgeon fishery closure last week, they are not happy about how this fishery has been managed in recent years. Read story

Mount St. Helens Institute sees new leaders

January 8, 2025, 1:03pm Clark County News

Mount St. Helens Institute recently announced that Abi Groskopf and Alyssa Hoyt began serving as co-executive directors Jan. 1. Read story

FILE - In this photo provided by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, a crane and boats are anchored next to a collapsed "net pen" used by Cooke Aquaculture Pacific to farm Atlantic Salmon near Cypress Island in Washington on Aug. 28, 2017.

WA bans commercial net-pen fish farming

FILE - In this photo provided by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, a crane and boats are anchored next to a collapsed "net pen" used by Cooke Aquaculture Pacific to farm Atlantic Salmon near Cypress Island in Washington on Aug. 28, 2017.

January 8, 2025, 7:39am Northwest

Commercial net-pen aquaculture is history in Washington. Read story

Razor clams are tasty, and gathering them involves an outing on the beach. Each clammer must dig his own clams and keep them in a separate container.

Next round of Washington beaches razor clam digs approved

Razor clams are tasty, and gathering them involves an outing on the beach. Each clammer must dig his own clams and keep them in a separate container.

January 6, 2025, 5:14pm Latest News

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed Monday seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 10. Read story