# WAC 220-610-030: WAC 220-610-030. Closed season — Endangered Species Act fish classified as endangered

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## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 220-610-030
- **Heading:** WAC 220-610-030. Closed season — Endangered Species Act fish classified as endangered
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 220 / Chapter 220-610 / Section 220-610-030

## Text

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess any fish listed as endangered in 50 C.F.R. §17.11, pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act, unless fishing for or possession of such fish is specifically allowed under federal or state law.
(2) Each fish possessed in violation of this section shall be treated as a separate offense.
(3) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 , unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree, unless such fish are taken in the amounts, place, or manner to constitute unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree, or unless such fish are designated as protected or endangered under state law.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 220-610-010 WAC 220-610-010. Wildlife classified as endangered species](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_610_010.md)
- [WAC 220-610-020 WAC 220-610-020. Closed season — Endangered Species Act fish classified as threatened](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_610_020.md)
- [WAC 220-610-030 WAC 220-610-030. Closed season — Endangered Species Act fish classified as endangered](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_610_030.md)
- [WAC 220-610-100 WAC 220-610-100. Bald eagle protection rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_610_100.md)
- [WAC 220-610-110 WAC 220-610-110. Endangered, threatened, and sensitive wildlife species classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_610_110.md)

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