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WDFW closes recreational fishing statewide in wake of governor's order to 'Stay Home, Stay Healthy' in response to COVID-19
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced its decision to temporarily close recreational fishing and shellfishing statewide in the wake of Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's order directing Washingtonians to stay home and stay healthy to limit the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19.
The closures will begin at midnight Wednesday, March 25 and last until at least 5 p.m. on April 8, 2020. WDFW will re-evaluate on April 6 whether the closure may need to be extended.
I expect this to be most of April. Now I'll focus on my yard, garden and tying more flies.
It was bound to happen because people were just not taking the sheltering seriously. It's for two weeks or longer. I think we can live with that as opposed to dying from the virus no matter how remote that is. We'll get through it. The yard work will be done, painting, cleaning, etc. That will give us more time later to do the things we love to do. Until then, folks, stay at home and be safe.
Agree with you Steve. Small sacrifice to stay off the water for a bit in late March if it can help society weather this storm.
It’s going to be hard!