The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has announced a forthcoming virtual Fish Committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. specifically focused on discussing the future of coastal steelhead season planning as well as setting the stage for the 2025 meeting dates; all interested parties are welcome to tune in via Zoom.

A critical agenda item, as the commission's news release details, is an update on the coastal steelhead season planning the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) continues efforts adhering to its Statewide Steelhead Management Plan, which mandates that the department ensure wild coastal steelhead runs are sustained by emphasizing healthy levels of abundance, productivity, diversity, and distribution—and for those seeking more information on these fishery management efforts, guidance can be found on the WDFW’s coastal steelhead management webpage.

Following this focal discussion, the committee will switch gears to address the 2025 Fish Committee meeting agenda planning, and efforts invested in ensuring that the ongoing conservation and policy work aligns effectively with broader wildlife management strategies in coming years. The virtual format of the gathering promises wider accessibility. The Commission has made it clear that interested individuals can attend this open public meeting by visiting their webpage for Zoom access, and for those who can’t make it at the scheduled time, a recorded version of the meeting will be made available on the same site for convenient viewing, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported.