13K views · 172 reactions | Great news! Salmon fishing in the San Juan Islands (Marine Area 7) will reopen this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (July 28-30). Learn more: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/emergency-rules/san-juan-islands-marine-area-7-open-additional-days-salmon | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | Facebook

Fishing legally and ethically helps to ensure an enjoyable time for everyone. We would like to remind all anglers that snagging is illegal throughout Washington. Snagging is defined in WAC 220-300-160 as “an effort to take fish with a hook and line in a manner that the fish does not take the hook or hooks voluntarily in its mouth.” Although more commonly witnessed during times of low flow, snagging occurs year-round. Violators are subject to fines or prosecution under RCW 77.15 or other applicab