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 diverse and unique outdoors experience. Find the experience that's right for you, whether you're a long-time angler or a first-time fisher.

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 diverse and unique outdoors experience. Find the experience that's right for you, whether you're a long-time angler or a first-time fisher. Every angler should have the Fish Washington® mobile app on their smartphone or other mobile device. Want to fish in Washington? Keep up to date with the latest fishing rules and regulations. Shellfish harvesters have an assortment of opportunities in Washington. Whether hiking to a remote lake or heading out for a day on the ocean, fishing opportunities abound in Washington. Find information about public clam, mussel, and oyster beaches, including harvest seasons, beach locations, and current Department of Health status. Find information about the latest creel and stocking reports in Washington waters. Learn about fishing techniques and equipment, along with suggested preparation and cooking methods. A guide to how WDFW manages fish and shellfish. Learn about how the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works with tribal and federal fishery managers to manage the state's fisheries. Learn about upcoming adult and youth fishing contests and events around the state. Fish and shellfish harvested in Washington waters make their way to markets around the world. Monofilament line can cause problems throughout the environment when it is lost during fishing or improperly discarded overboard. Learn where you can discard used fishing line. Find out where, when, and how to enjoy fresh, local, Washington seafood. Recreational crabbing opened July 2 in many Puget Sound marine areas. Crabbers will find that the 2026 summer seasons are similar to those in 2025. Crab fishing should continue to be strong in northern marine areas such as Admiralty Inlet, Deception Pass, Port Susan, and around the San Juan Islands. Recreational anglers have the opportunity to reel in a salmon off the Washington coast this summer at Ilwaco, Westport-Ocean Shores, La Push, and Neah Bay (Marine Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4). June 30: Virtual public meeting scheduled on proposed rotenone treatment of Eastern Washington waters June 18: Low sockeye salmon returns lead to fishery changes in the Columbia River June 16: Recreational crabbing to open July 2 in many Puget Sound marine areas June 12: WDFW closes Hood Canal, Admiralty Inlet shellfish harvesting effective immediately following reports of lethal levels of shellfish biotoxins The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife uses catch sampling, on-the-water and aerial surveys, onboard observations and/or test fishing to support effective fishery monitoring. Fishing for salmon, steelhead, halibut, sturgeon, or Puget Sound Dungeness crab? There's a new way to report your catch: electronic catch record cards (eCRCs). The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and tribal co-managers are conducting an ongoing study on Dungeness crab movement in some areas of Puget Sound.