The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and perpetuating the state’s fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.

Some of the best fishing opportunities in the nation are available in Washington. From fly-fishing for bass and trout on freshwater lakes and streams east of the Cascades to trolling for salmon along the coast to crabbing in Puget Sound, Washington offers a …

Photo by Jeff Aschenbrenner. All hunters in Washington, regardless of age, must have in their possession a valid hunting license and any required tags, permits, or stamps to hunt wildlife.

For fish 3 per pound or larger, including broodstock. Read Explanation of size of Catchable Trout Plants for more information.. Read the Annual Statewide Hatchery Trout Stocking Plan for expected future plants.; Search all catchable trout plants for the current year to date.; Visit the stocking report archive page for previous years' catchable trout plant reports.

Hunting remains a vital way of life for many residents and non-residents in Washington and contributes to statewide conservation efforts. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains opportunities for seasoned and first-time hunters alike.

2025年1月13日 · OLYMPIA – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed two members to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.Lynn O’Connor is appointed to an Eastern Washington position. O’Connor is a resident of Ferry County in northeast Washington. She started and ran the Colville Sign Company in Colville for 20 years and worked as a …

Crabbing is one of Washington's most popular recreational fisheries. Each year, recreational crabbers catch more than 1.5 million pounds of Dungeness crab using pots, ring nets, and — in the case of wade and dive fishers — their bare hands.LicensingAll recreational crabbers 15 years or older must carry a current Washington fishing license. Options range from an annual shellfish/seaweed ...

5 天之前 · Trout plants for the current year to date. For fish 3 per pound or larger, including broodstock.

2025年3月20日 · Today, the season setting process starts with a very detailed summer population assessment of each beach. A good description of how WDFW conducts this work can be found in the WDFW video, "Razor Clams in Washington Stock Assessment."After this population assessment is completed, the data collected is used to make estimates of total number of clams under 3 inches (pre-recruits) and total number ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Providing information resources to protect, restore, and enhance Washington's fish and wildlife.