In 2024, WDFW initiated a regional water access management planning pilot in North Puget Sound (Region 4) as called for in the Department's 10-year Recreation Strategy for WDFW-managed Lands (2022).

If you're ready to buy a license, you can visit our online licensing system, contact us by phone at 360-902-2464, or visit any of the more than 600 license dealers around the state. When buying online ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced restrictions on campfires, target shooting, and other activities beginning July 1 on WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington ...

Washington is home to hundreds of fish and wildlife species and scores of diverse fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. You can purchase a license or parking pass online to start ...

Buying a licenseIf you're ready to buy a license, you can visit our online licensing system, contact us by phone at 360-902-2464, or visit any of the more than 600 license dealers around the state.

2025 Trout Derby runs April 26 – Oct. 31. For more information, visit the Trout Derby page.Trout Derby lakes by county ...

European green crab. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are organisms that have spread beyond their native range and present threats to our environment, economy, human health, and way of life. Preventing ...

Kokanee Lake is sometimes called Lower Cushman Lake. It is open to fishing year-round. The lake is stocked in March, May, July and September with larger catchable-size (11"-13") rainbow trout and ...