Last night's big news that US District Court Judge Michael Simon ordered federal hydro system operators to spill water at eight mainstem dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers to aid ESA-listed salmon ...

A federal judge has ordered increased spill at eight Columbia and Snake River dams to aid smolt outmigration, a "significant ruling for" salmon and steelhead and their advocates in the resumption of ...

A campground at a destination rainbow trout fishery in a Northcentral Washington state forest is among several DNR recreation facilities that could be fully closed as a result of proposed cuts to land ...

As we concluded the Saturday smelt dip on the Cowlitz River, I noticed some very concerning trends. Myself and party harvested our 10-pound limits very fast. It was a wonderful time and very ...

Thursday's keeper sturgeon day on The Dalles Pool is a go after colder water kept catch rates relatively low on last Saturday ...

As Washington's short 2026 legislative session nears an end, here's a look at WDFW-related spending proposals from House and Senate lawmakers.

There will not be a Wednesday or Saturday smelt dip on the lower Cowlitz this week, state managers posted late this afternoon.