Fishing in Washington

Washington's rivers carry legendary salmon and steelhead runs, while the coast and Puget Sound provide world-class saltwater fishing. The Columbia, Snake, Skagit, and Hoh rivers all see multiple salmon species. Banks Lake and Lake Roosevelt hold walleye and bass. The San Juan Islands and Neah Bay offer halibut, lingcod, and Dungeness crab.

Top Species

• Chinook Salmon
• Steelhead
• Halibut
• Lingcod
• Walleye
• Rainbow Trout

Top Waters

• Columbia River
• Snake River
• Banks Lake
• Lake Roosevelt
• Puget Sound

Fishing Types

• Saltwater / offshore fishing
• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

Washington DFW — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.