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Skamania County Meeting Scheduled

WSGA Members

Since January 29th, the Washington State Guides Association has been actively communicating with Skamania County officials to address concerns surrounding the Drano Lake fishery and the closure of the Wind River boat launch. We’re pleased to share that a meeting has been scheduled for February 25th. We look forward…

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Welcome Pro Cure

WSGA Members

WSGA would like to welcome Pro Cure as a new business sponsor to the Washington State Guides Association. We appreciate the support. At PRO-CURE their number one goal is to produce products that truly help anglers catch more fish. They manufacture the worlds finest bait scents, all made from real whole…

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Accomplishments for 2025

WSGA Members

Our accomplishments for 2025 are pretty significant. Take a moment to check them out. Whether you are a fishing guide, charter operator or a sport angler, we habve membership options for you to be involved in an association that values our members input. Advocacy & Fisheries Management Legislative &…

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Annual Meeting 2026

WSGA Members

Annual Meeting When: January 29th 6pm – 8pm Where: Washington Sportmen’s Show at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup, WA In the Sportmen’s Theatre, upstairs at the Pavillion building. All Fishing Guides and Charter Operators are Welcome If you arrive after 5pm you will not be charged…

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Welcome Putnam – Lieb – Potvin – Dailey

WSGA Members

We would like to welcome Putnam – Lieb – Potvin – Dailey Attorney’s At Law as a business sponsor. Established in 1980, Putnam Lieb Potvin Dailey provides workers’ compensation, personal injury and auto accident attorney services to the Olympia, WA area. They handle personal injury claims on a contingency…

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WDFW Eliminates the Guide Advisory Committee

WSGA Members

Washington State Guides Association Statement on the Elimination of the WDFW Fishing Guide Advisory Group The Washington State Guides Association (WSGA) expresses strong opposition to the recent decision to eliminate the Fishing Guide Advisory Group, as directed in the 2025–2027 Washington State Operating Budget. Formed in 2019 at the…

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Annual Membership Meeting 2025

WSGA Members

Once per year, the Washington State Guides Association has an annual meeting. Each year we typically have our meeting at the Washington Sportsmen’s Show in Puyallup, WA. The meeting is January 30th, 2025 at 8am. If you are a fishing guide and would like to attend the meeting, please…

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Coastal Steelhead Town Hall #3

WSGA Members

Nov. 28, 2022 Virtual Town Hall No. 3 During this town hall, WDFW fishery managers will take public feedback and share their recommendations to the Director for the approach to the coastal steelhead season.  Join us  Join by Zoom Join by phone: +1-253-215-8782Meeting ID: 836 6125 6422 Visit our calendar listing…

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WA State Coastal Steelhead in Jeapordy

WSGA Members

Ad-Hoc Coastal Steelhead Advisory Group Meeting April 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm If you love Steelhead fishing on the many Coastal Rivers in Washington State, you need to be involved in these meetings. Conventional gear anglers are the target.  Speak up! This link will get you to…

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Fish Hunt Northwest Sponsorship

WSGA Members

We are excited to welcome Fish Hunt Northwest as a Diamond Elite Sponsor for WSGA. Fish Hunt NW is a show about Fishing and Hunting in the Pacific Northwest and beyond! You can watch on every Thursday 6-8pm LIVE on Facebook & YouTube. They do the work for you…

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