Emergency Rule Updates and News Please note: These updates reflect changes to the Sportfishing Pamphlet. Rules found in the Sportfishing Pamphlet are in effect unless otherwise noted in the changes listed below. Rule Changes > All Emergency Rule Updates This list shows all emergency rules currently in effect. For expired emergency rules, see Historical Rule Updates. November 2021 Coastal rivers and tributaries fishing rules update Razor clam digs approved Dec. 1 through Dec. 9 Salmon fishing closed in Tacoma-Vashon Island (Marine Area 11) Adult coho daily limit increased on the Kalama River Adult coho daily limit increased on the Lewis River Adult coho daily limit increased on the Washougal River Marine Area 10 reopening for late-season recreational crab fishing Chum retention allowed in Marine Area 13 October 2021 Recreational sea cucumber closures in Puget Sound Chinook retention limit changed in Tacoma-Vashon Island (Marine Area 11) Skagit River coho fishery extended through Dec. 31 Waters within 100 yards of Dash Point Pier to open to fishing Daily limit of hatchery coho salmon increased on Cowlitz River September 2021 Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update Some areas of Puget Sound reopening for late-season recreational crab fishing Chehalis Basin salmon anglers may retain any jack coho as part of daily limit beginning Oct. 1 Snake River to Steelhead Fishing Rule Changes Grande Ronde River Steelhead Fishery Change Steelhead fishing in the Touchet River to close Steelhead fishing in the Tucannon River to close Steelhead fishing in the Walla Walla River to close For more information, please contact WDFW Fish Program. E-mail: fishregs@dfw.wa.gov