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. January 2019 Salmon fishing to close in Marine Area 10 Eastern Washington steelhead fishery change Snake River steelhead fishery change Razor clam digs approved Jan. 17 through Jan. 21 Skykomish and Wallace rivers reopen to fishing Portions of Skykomish and Wallace rivers to close to fishing North Fork Stillaguamish River to close to fishing The Dalles Pool to close white sturgeon retention December 2018 Drano Lake fisheries reopen under permanent rules Jan. 1 November 2018 Hanford Reach steelhead fishery to close Nov.10 Sekiu River hatchery steelhead may also be identified by dorsal fin height Hoko River hatchery steelhead may also be identified by dorsal fin height October 2018 Drano Lake to close to all fishing Salmon angling to open on the Naselle River October 16 Tilton River closed waters area to be reduced to 100 feet September 2018 Most Willapa Bay tributaries to open for coho Salmon fishing to re-open in Marine 2-1 and the Willapa Bay Control Zone 2018/2019 Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet updates and clarifications - Lakes and Streams (These are corrections to the pamphlet, they are not emergency rules.) July 2018 2018/2019 Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet updates and clarifications - Marine Areas (These are corrections to the pamphlet, they are not emergency rules.) For more information, please contact WDFW Fish Program. E-mail: fishregs@dfw.wa.gov