Anglers fishing for hatchery winter steelhead in local rivers are looking at an end game, as state fisheries managers continue down the path of closing out steelhead hatchery fisheries on the Washouga ...

Apr. 14—Anglers across Washington can look forward to the start of lowland lakes fishing on April 26, with thousands of anglers expected to visit lakes statewide. This year's opener also marks the ...

Right as Thanksgiving arrives, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dropping thousands of rainbow trout into area lakes in time for Black Friday fishing. WDFW is stocking 24 lakes ...

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fishery managers on Wednesday announced regulations for the state’s 2024-25 coastal steelhead season. Most major steelhead fishing areas are ...

Mar. 27—The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is asking for public input to inform a 15-year management plan for the Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area Complex, which consists of the ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced plans last week to demolish and replace the Elliott Bay Fishing Pier to restore public fishing access on the Seattle waterfront. The ...

More than 800 prizes worth over $42,000 will be waiting to be caught in over 100 lakes around the state on April 27. Courtesy: Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Across the country, people ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife wants public feedback on the purchase of an additional 3,451 acres to expand the Wenas Wildlife Area in Kittitas County. High elevation and a good water ...

When fishing for trout close to the surface in shallow lakes in the morning and evening, nothing works better than trolling light tackle with a Smile Blade Fly. If a little more depth is desired, ...

Jun. 5—OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has signed new legislation requiring Washington fishers to possess a recreational fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish and carp, according to a Tuesday ...

Due to recent flooding and resulting erosion, two water access areas in Grays Harbor County in Washington Department of Fish... Read Story ...