While some areas of Puget Sound have or will reopen for a winter crab season, people who want to catch crab in the South Sound will have to wait. Shellfish managers from the state Department of ...

the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and NOAA are scanning the waters of South Puget Sound trying to uncover the mysteries of these newly discovered species in our waters. For the first ...

Statewide, anglers can expect similar salmon fishing opportunities in 2025-26 compared to the previous year. But a strong Puget Sound pink salmon return is forecasted. The 2025-26 salmon fishing ...

Two key marine species in Puget Sound have become symbols of resilience, thanks to Kitsap-based recovery programs and a ...

Some fish species include several types of salmon ... Deschutes River and the restored estuary with the waters of the Puget Sound. It could be as simple as a large piece of fabric with the dam ...

Studies conducted over the past decade show that Tacoma’s treated sewage reduces Chinook survival rates to nearly half that of juvenile fish moving through less contaminated Puget Sound estuaries. The ...

WDFW is seeking members for a new advisory group to guide water access area management in North Puget Sound. Applicants must ...