WA · FISHING

Fishing

License

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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).

§ wdfw.wa.gov

Verified Jul 2, 2026Reviewed

Species & limits

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Special-regulation waters in WA

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