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Fishing in Washington

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About Washington fishing

Washington offers salmon and steelhead rivers, bass-filled lakes, and Pacific coastal fishing for halibut, rockfish, and tuna. Anglers enjoy abundant freshwater and saltwater opportunities year-round.

Washington fishing license

Washington requires a fishing license for anglers 15+. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at authorized vendors.

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Top fish species caught in Washington

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Biggest catches in Washington

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State records of caught fish in Washington

SpeciesWeightRainbow trout29.6 lbsLargemouth bass12.5 lbsSmallmouth bass8.7 lbsYellow perch2.8 lbsBluegill2.3 lbs

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Walleye

Lake Sacajawea

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Steelhead

Kalama River

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Walleye

Lake Wallula

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Steelhead

Lake Wallula

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Black crappie

Lake Desire

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Rainbow trout

Lake Steilacoom

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Coho salmon

Salmon Creek

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Coho salmon

Puget Sound

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Coastal cutthroat trout

Lake Washington

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Black crappie

Lake Desire

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Fishing regulations in Washington

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Washington can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Washington fishing

Fishing regulations in Washington, United States vary by location and species, covering size limits, bag limits, and open seasons. To stay up to date and avoid guesswork, use the for the latest rules on every fish and body of water.
Anglers in Washington, United States most often target Yellow perch, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass. For more detailed insights, the shows exactly which species are biting in each lake, river, and coastline.
Popular waters in Washington, United States include Lake Washington, Sequalitchew Lake, and American Lake. With the , you can zoom in on any area to discover the best spots and see what other anglers are catching there.