Volunteers are working with WDFW to collect steelhead spawning data after dam removal.
Washington State’s $15 billion Budget Crisis
A shortfall in the legislature’s proposed operating budget for WDFW puts the Skagit River winter steelhead fishery in jeopardy.
Happy Wild Steelhead Day in Washington!
Why is March 15 used by WDFW to to determine if a spawning steelhead is a hatchery or a wild fish?
Winter steelhead citizen science opportunity
This winter, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking anglers to assist with collecting scale samples from natural-origin winter steelhead in Southwest Washington’s Region 5.
What Should Come Next for Washington’s Wild Steelhead?
A recent article in the Seattle Times put a spotlight on the decline of Washington’s state fish and the issues contributing to this. We dig in and offer up our vision for the restoration and fishery management actions required to change directions for these incredible fish.
Olympic Peninsula: Restoring Rainforest Rivers
A new film highlights Trout Unlimited’s habitat restoration and reconnection work on the Olympic Peninsula.
WDFW Begins Development of Native Trout Harvest Management Policy
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently began development of a new policy to guide management and fisheries for resident native trout.
Fishing the Olympic Peninsula
After a recent trip to steelhead country, one angler reflects on why Washington’s Olympic Peninsula steelhead deserve protection.
The Elwha River: A wild ride through a decade of dam removal
Data from the Elwha River – and from several other rivers where dams have been removed – are consistent in their story: restoring and improving connectivity benefits migratory fish species.
Legislative Summary: Washington’s 2024 Session
Trout Unlimited was hard at work in the 2024 session promoting conservation-oriented policy and funding items critical for our steelhead and other coldwater fish populations.