What changed · June 7, 2026
Washington · Fishing
license
Before
Now
The rule today
Yes freshwater fishing license required. Minimum age 16 (anglers 15 and younger fish license-free, though catch record cards are still required for certain species). Issued by Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW).
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