What are the razor clam digging dates in Washington for December 2025?

Approved razor clam digs are scheduled for December 2-8, with tentative digs from December 18-23 and December 31 through January 6, 2026.

Where can I go ice fishing in Washington during winter?

While not explicitly ice fishing, Banks Lake offers strong winter action for lake whitefish, and trout fishing can be good in Eastern Washington spring creeks.

Is winter crabbing still good in Puget Sound?

Yes, winter crabbing across Puget Sound remains productive, with specific regulations for Dungeness, red rock, and Tanner crabs.

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December's Fishy Wish List: Your WA Fishing Guide

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Summary

Washington offers diverse December fishing: trout, clams, steelhead, and whitefish.
Razor clam digs scheduled through early January 2026.
Winter crabbing remains productive across Puget Sound's Marine Areas.

December's Fishy Wish List: Your WA Fishing Guide

Washington's Department of Fish and Wildlife has unveiled a diverse "fishy wish list" for December, offering numerous fishing and shellfishing prospects across the state. Anglers can pursue sea-run cutthroat trout in South Puget Sound's various water bodies, with specific advice on tides and ideal locations. Fly and hardware suggestions are provided, emphasizing the requirement for barbless hooks in marine recreational fisheries.

The 2025-2026 razor clam season continues with scheduled digs through early January 2026, though diggers must monitor conditions and approvals. For steelhead enthusiasts, the upper Skykomish River and Tokul Creek are highlighted, while the Cowlitz River remains a draw for coho and steelhead. Eastern Washington offers trout fishing in spring creeks and potential for Yakima River catches. Lake whitefish on Banks Lake are also recommended as an overlooked, tasty winter fishery.