Hunting and Fishing

Channel Catfish Being Restocked In Chelan County After 10-Year Hiatus
Channel Catfish Being Restocked In Chelan County After 10-Year Hiatus
Anglers in Chelan County can now catch channel catfish for the first time in over a decade. The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) has resumed its channel catfish stocking program after a ten-year absence. Channel catfish are a non-indigenous species that were first introduced to the waters of Washington in Skagit County in 1892. Af...
Protecting Washington State: Invasive Northern Snakehead Fish Threat
Protecting Washington State: Invasive Northern Snakehead Fish Threat
Washington State is great for fishing. We have several lakes and ponds and streams all perfect for catching fish. There is one fish, however, that if you catch it, don't release it -- kill it. And not just kill it. The NYIS wants you to kill it, freeze it, and report it so they can step in and take care of that area to prevent it from happening again...
Vernita Bridge Camping Phase-Out: WDFW Implements Changes
Vernita Bridge Camping Phase-Out: WDFW Implements Changes
The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is phasing out camping at a popular area used by salmon anglers and will end the practice by 2026.  The Vernita Bridge access to the Columbia River, just off Highway 243 near Highway 24 has been well-known to salmon anglers during the fall chinook season.   ...

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