Fishing & Shellfishing - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
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.
Places to go fishing - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Puget Sound fishing piers. You don't need a boat to fish for ocean species in Washington, thanks in part to dozens of fishing piers on Puget Sound. Fish Washington mobile app. Whether you are an experienced angler or just getting started, the Fish …
Marine Area 13 - South Puget Sound - Washington Department of …
2021年7月7日 · Marine Area 13 (South Puget Sound) encompasses all waters south of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. These waters are protected from the weather, which allows for fishing access to small boats. There are also great opportunities to fish from shore and at various piers.
Public fishing piers - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
With more than 60 public piers from Tacoma to Bellingham, you don’t need a boat to get out on the water in Puget Sound. Many local municipalities maintain piers for a variety of uses, including fishing.
Puget Sound creel reports - Washington Department of Fish
Recreational fishery samplers with the Puget Sound Sampling Unit collect catch and effort information throughout the fishing season at selected fishing access sites throughout Puget Sound. These reports summarize the results from angler interviews which are conducted on a random sampling schedule.
Fishing regulations - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
The Evergreen State offers a vast array of fisheries, from Puget Sound to rivers and lakes on both sides of the Cascades. Before heading out, make sure you have the appropriate recreational fishing license and be sure to take the following steps: Download and read the annual fishing pamphlet, which details rules and regulations statewide.
Washington salmon fishing seasons tentatively set for 2024-2025
2024年4月11日 · WDFW has Puget Sound chum salmon recreational fishing opportunities in Marine Area 10 (Seattle/Bremerton Areas) and Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) from Oct. 1 through Nov. 15. Any proposed chum fishing in Marine Area 13 (South Puget Sound) will be based on in-season management.
2024 Wild Coho Forecasts for Puget Sound, Washington Coast, …
The WDFW Fish Program Science Division has developed forecasts of wild coho run size since 1996 when a wild coho forecast was developed for all primary and most secondary management units in Puget Sound and the Washington coast (Seiler 1996).
Commercial fishing - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Commercial crabbing in Washington takes place in Puget Sound and on the coast. Commercial Puget Sound salmon fishery Puget Sound is home to a commercial salmon fishing fleet that includes purse seiners, gillnetters and reef netters.
Fishing and shellfishing licenses | Washington Department of Fish ...
Everyone age 15 and older needs a fishing license. You do not need a license if you are fishing for bullfrogs or collecting relic shells. If you're fishing for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, halibut, or Puget Sound Dungeness crab, your license will come with a catch record card to track your harvest. Everyone, including those younger than 15 ...