Managing salmon populations in Washington means navigating complex ecosystems across the Pacific Northwest, requiring partnership and collaboration at the federal, state, tribal, and local levels. WDFW works to balance conservation and recovery of Endangered Species Act-listed salmon stocks while providing fishing opportunity that supports recreational and commercial fisheries critical to the health and economic well-being of Washington. A big part of this effort is the annual North of Falcon sa

It’s an exciting time for salmon conservation in Central Washington! This year’s sockeye salmon run is phenomenal, with 190,000 fish returning to the Wenatchee River. But it’s not just the main river seeing record numbers. The White River, a crucial tributary feeding into Lake Wenatchee, is witnessing significant sockeye returns. Thanks to improved river conditions and habitat restoration, sockeye are returning in impressive numbers to this alpine river, which offers the ideal cool, clear waters

White Salmon River Rafting

Fishing & Shellfishing