JRD -

You haven't received an exact answer to your question because its not always that easy out here. You will get a feel for it fairly quickly. This BB is great for knowing whats open and whats not.

Rule of thumb - Puget Sound rivers both Kings and Native Steelhead are protected, no fishing for either. There are a couple of exceptions on the Kings and some options in the salt. Rest of the State, C & R on Nate Steelhead with a few exceptions not allowing any fishing.

SW area and Olympic Peninsula there is generally fishing for most species but closures frequently occur mid season when escapement isn't enough.

I've been to Door County and witnessed the runs you get there in the fall. You may be in for a surprise when you get out here. I don't think you had to deal with netting in L. Michigan. Here, you'll need to keep up on those schedules so you can determine when a river is being choked off.

When you first get here, fish in May as much as possible. Springers are a blast. June tends to be a slow month for many rivers.

Good luck,

Steve