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Get a Washington Fishing License

Purchase a fishing license Washington, then spend a day fishing for crappie with the kids at Potholes Reservoir or reeling in perch off of the docks at Lake Stevens. Fishing creates an opportunity to teach kids about how to follow rules and identify different types of fish. Buy your license, read the fishing regulations, and take a kid fishing in Washington.

WASHINGTON FISHING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Fishing regulations help to conserve our fish populations through the enforcement of daily size limits, bag limits and other rules. These regulations are extremely important in maintaining healthy fisheries. Know the fishing state regulations and report any violations.

IT’S NOT A FEE, IT’S A CONTRIBUTION

Are you an angler who understands proper? While many of these practices may seem to be common sense, others are not always as obvious. Help with conservation efforts by learning how to handle spawning fish and how foreign baits can disrupt precious ecosystems.

WASHINGTON FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION

A fishing license Washington can be purchased either online from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) or from an authorized fishing license vendor.
A fishing license is required for all individuals 15 years of age and over.
Children under the age of 15 must have and complete a catch record card (CRC) if they are fishing for halibut, steelhead, salmon, sturgeon, or Dungeness crab

WA FISHING LAWS & REGULATIONS

Washington has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to protect their fish populations

WA FISHING REGULATIONS

RESPONSIBLE FISHING STARTS WITH YOU

Learn how you can start protecting our aquatic natural resources.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF FISHING REGULATIONS

CATCH AND RELEASE BEST PRACTICES

WA FISHING RESOURCES/INFO

Additional resources and information can be found directly on the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife site.

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