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Welcome to Washington Fishing

For current regulations still in effect through 6/30/2026 please see 2025-2026 Washington Fishing Guide.

Check for Emergency Rules. Emergency rules may occur throughout the year and will supersede the rules contained in these eRegulations. For the latest updates and regulation changes, contact statewide customer service at (360) 902-2700 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or visit the WDFW emergency fishing rules page

Cover of the 2026–2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules guide featuring a collage of anglers holding salmon, trout, and other fish across Washington waterways. The publication highlights free fishing regulations, current rules, fishing locations, and species identification resources from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The 2026–2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules guide provides anglers with free access to current fishing regulations, species identification information, and fishing location resources throughout Washington State. The cover showcases successful anglers and popular sport fish species found in Washington waters.

Update from WDFW

New for 2026–2027

  • Cockles now have a minimum size of 2 1/2".
  • Geoducks now have a daily limit of 1 regardless of size or condition, and harvesters must retain the first clam dug.

New mobile options for 2026

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With the launch of the MyWDFW mobile application, anglers can now more conveniently buy licenses, report harvests, and display their licensing documents directly from their mobile device.

Electronic catch reporting — even off the grid

As of April 1, 2026, anglers can now use an electronic catch record card (eCRC) to record and harvests for:

  • Statewide salmon
  • Steelhead
  • Sturgeon
  • Halibut
  • Puget Sound Dungeness crab – coming summer 2026!

Electronic Catch Record Cards (eCRCs) are available through the MyWDFW and Fish Washington® mobile apps and allow anglers to record and report catch directly on a mobile device. Anglers can save entries without cell service, and information will automatically submit once the device reconnects.

Anglers are not required to use electronic catch record cards: Choose the reporting method that works best for you!

More information and mobile app support

For more information, including frequently asked questions, refer to the Fish Washington mobile app FAQ page.


Reach our team with technical questions, enhancement requests, or to report app issues via email and (360) 902-2464.

Last Updated: July 6, 2026

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