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PUGET SOUND DUNGENESS CRAB CATCH REPORT

Summer Puget Sound Dungeness crab reports must be submitted electronically or postmarked by September 21, 2009.

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RAZOR CLAMS

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Have your say about razor clam season. Public meetings to be held this month.
Shellfish managers will seek input about the upcoming razor clam season during a series of public meetings in western Washington this fall.

•	How Recreational Razor Clam Seasons are Set
•	How to Dig Razor Clams

SPORTFISHING RULE ADOPTION PROCESS

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Public meetings scheduled to discuss rule proposals for 2010-2012 sportfishing season
The proposed rules, which would affect various freshwater and saltwater recreational fisheries around the state, are available on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) website

•	2010-2012 Sportfishing Rule Change Proposals

GO FRESH, GO LOCAL — GO FISHING!

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Whether casting for trout, trolling for salmon or digging for clams, fishing is a great way to put fresh, local food on the dinner table. Washington waters offer fishing opportunities for more than a dozen fish and shellfish species, in communities across the state. Fishing is a way to slow down, get outdoors and create memories for your children or grandchildren.

•	Fishing regulations and rule changes
•	Washington Fishing Prospects
•	Water access sites
•	Public fishing piers in Puget Sound

2009-2010 Fishing in Washington Rules Pamphlet

2009-2010 Sport Fishing
Regulation Pamphlet

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•	Download 2009-2010 Rule Pamphlet [pdf]

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REPORT YOUR CATCH

•	Catch Record Card Questions & Answers
•	Voluntary Salmon Angler Trip Reports
Online Puget Sound Crab Reporting

LATEST NEWS

•	Boat inspections planned on I-5 to stop aquatic invasive species
•	Public meetings scheduled to discuss rule proposals for 2010-12 sportfishing season
•	WDFW to hold public meetings on upcoming razor clam season
•	Lower section of the Puyallup River will close two days a week to sport fishing
•	WDFW modifies anti-snagging rule
•	Six areas of Puget Sound closing to crabbing; sport crabbers must file summer catch report
•	Two-pole fishing option starts Aug. 15 on most state lakes
•	New partnership aims to restore vandalized American Lake boat launch
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WHERE TO GO

•	Go fresh, go local — go fishing!
•	2009 Fishing Prospects
•	Water Access Sites
•	2009 Hatchery Trout Stocking Plan for Washington Lakes and Streams
•	Shellfishing Beach Maps and Regulations
•	Public Fishing Piers of Puget Sound
•	Puget Sound Sport Crab Fishing
•	Boat Launch Sites
•	Accessing Washington's Outdoors

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•	Washington and Oregon Tide Charts
•	WDFW Wildlife Areas & Water Access Points
•	Links to Other Fishing Resources

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FEATURES

•	Economic Analysis of the Non-Treaty Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in Washington State
•	Recreational Groundfish in Washington
•	Report Derelict Fish Gear Online

VIDEO

AQUATIC NUSIANCE SPECIES

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Zebra Mussels
Zebra Mussel inspections help stop the spread of this invasive species. Watch how you can help and what to look for when inspecting your own boat.

PUGET SOUND SPORT CRAB FISHING

Crabbing 101
Find out which crabs are best to keep and which you should release.

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SELECTIVE FISHING TECHNIQUES

Releasing Salmon Carefully
See how a salmon is carefully released with the use of a "dehooker."

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