The 2026 halibut fishing season got underway in several Puget Sound and Strait of Juan de Fuca marine areas on Thursday, April 2, with the coastal halibut season for Marine Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mar. 12—The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced plans today for the 2025 halibut fishing season, which ...

Puget Sound harvests were to be divided 50/50 between native and non-native fishermen. The Rafeedie Decision of 1994 ...

For Puget Sound and coastal waters, the halibut season will be be similar to 2014. There will be, however, some additional fishing opportunities in the Columbia River area. The state Department of ...

Crew call-outs cause major disruptions to Washington ferry service, 72% not in operation Ferry riders will have a tough commute -- or maybe none at all Monday -- due to crew shortages at Washington ...

OLYMPIA — Additional recreational halibut fishing dates for August and September will be open, pending final approval by the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Washington Department of Fish and ...