Recreational fishing reopened Tuesday, and anglers were reminded to follow guidelines and rules put in place to ensure safety by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, or WDFW.

While freshwater fisheries reopen, saltwater fisheries, halibut fisheries, shrimp fisheries, and shell harvest opportunities remain closed, according to the WDFW. Many public access water sites may remained closed on May 5 while state lands reopened.

“We’re eager to get everybody back out and recreating responsibly,” said Kelly Cunningham, WDFW fish program director in a press release. “We appreciate everyone’s patience during this closure and we’re hopeful for continued progress in the fight against COVID-19 so that we can continue to provide safe management of these resources. It’s more important than ever that anglers know what’s open and what’s closed before they head out, not only in terms of whether fishing is open, but also the status of any facilities at their destination.”

Anglers should be prepared to have alternative plans in case their destination remains closed or appears too congested. Those coming out to fish should come prepared with their own toilet paper, soap and water, or hand sanitizer, WDFW advised.

All camping in wildlife areas and state access areas remained closed.

Chinook fishing in the Columbia River, above and below Bonneville Dam, is scheduled to reopen May 5, 7, 9, and 13, with a section of the river open for sockeye on May 16.

Anglers must have a current license for any fishery in the state, with the new license year beginning on April 1.

For more information, visit https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/.