Fishing

Fishing in Washington

Discover 121 state parks offering fishing in Washington

🐟 Washington Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $39.95

Non-Resident Annual $115.85

Youth Under 16 free

Senior 70+: $9.59 freshwater (residents)

Trout Stamp No trout stamp; Columbia River salmon/steelhead endorsement $8.75

Saltwater Saltwater R $40.71, NR $81.70; combination R $74.37, NR $170

🎉 Free Fishing Days June 12-13, 2027 (next)

Short-term licenses Combination 1-day R $14.90, NR $27.05; 3-day R $25.53, NR $48.30 R = resident, NR = non-resident

The freshwater license does not cover saltwater; the combination license covers fresh water, salt water and shellfish. Licenses include a Vehicle Access Pass, prices include all fees, and the license year runs April 1 to March 31.

Official Washington Fishing Info →

Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

121 State Parks

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Washington State Parks with Fishing

25 Mile Creek State Park

Alta Lake State Park

Anderson Lake State Park

Battle Ground Lake State Park

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Bayview State Park

Beacon Rock State Park

Birch Bay State Park

Blake Island Marine State Park

Blind Island Marine State Park

Bogachiel State Park

Bottle Beach State Park

Bridgeport State Park

Bridle Trails State Park

Brooks Memorial State Park

Cama Beach State Park

Camano Island State Park

Cape Disappointment State Park

Centennial Trail

Clark Island Marine State Park

Columbia Hills State Park

Columbia Plateau Trail State Park (Washington)

Columbia Plateau State Park Trail

Conconully State Park

Curlew Lake State Park

Daroga State Park

Dash Point State Park

Doe Island Marine State Park

Dosewallips State Park

Doug’s Beach

Dugualla State Park

Dungeness Recreation Area

Federation Forest State Park

Flaming Geyser State Park

Forks Of The Sky State Park

Fort Casey Historical State Park

Fort Columbia State Park

Fort Ebey State Park

Fort Flagler Historical State Park

Fort Simcoe State Park

Fort Townsend Historical SP

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park

Goldendale Observatory State Park

Grayland Beach State Park

Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park

Harstine Island State Park

Hope Island State Park

Ike Kinswa State Park

Illahee State Park

Iron Horse State Park

Jarrell Cove State Park

Joemma Beach State Park

Jones Island State Park

Joseph Whidbey State Park

Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

Kitsap Memorial State Park

Lake Chelan State Park

Lake Easton State Park

Lake Lenore Caves State Park

Lake Sylvia State Park

Lake Wenatchee State Park

Larrabee State Park

Leadbetter Point State Park

Lewis and Clark Trail State Park

Lilliwaup State Park

Lime Kiln Point State Park

Lincoln Rock State Park

Lyons Ferry State Park

Maryhill State Park

Miller Peninsula State Park

Millersylvania State Park

Stone observation tower on Mount Constitution with panoramic views of San Juan Islands and Mount Baker

Moran State Park

Mount Pilchuck State Park

Mount Spokane State Park

Mystery Bay State Park

Nisqually State Park

Nolte State Park

Ocean City State Park

Olmstead Place Historical State Park

Paradise Point State Park

Peace Arch State Park

Pearrygin Lake State Park

Penrose Point State Park

Peshastin Pinnacles State Park

Pleasant Harbor State Park

Posey Island Marine State Park (Washington)

Posey Island State Park

Potholes State Park

Potlatch State Park

Rainbow Falls State Park

Rasar State Park

Riverside State Park

Rockport State Park

aerial photograph of Lake Sammamish State Park

Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory

Sacajawea Historical State Park

Saddlebag Island Marine State Park

Saint Edward State Park

Saltwater State Park

Scenic Beach State Park

Schafer State Park

Shine Tidelands State Park

Skagit Island Marine State Park

South Whidbey State Park

Spencer Spit State Park

Spring Creek Hatchery

Squak Mountain State Park Natural Area

Squilchuck State Park

Steamboat Rock State Park

Steptoe Butte State Park

Sucia Island Marine State Park

Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

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The Lodge at St. Edward

Tilton River State Park

Tolmie State Park

Triton Cove State Park

Twanoh State Park

Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park

Twin Harbors State Park

Upright Channel

Wallace Falls State Park

Wanapum Recreation Area

Wenatchee Confluence State Park

Westport Light State Park

Yakima Sportsman State Park

Other Places with Fishing in Washington (Not State Parks)

These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by Washington’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.

Camp Wooten Retreat Center

Run by Washington State Parks as a group retreat center

Central Ferry Park

Run by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Chief Timothy State Park

Run by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Crow Butte Park

Run by the Port of Benton (on land leased from the US Army Corps of Engineers)

Fay Bainbridge Park

Run by the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District

Fort Okanogan

Run by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Fort Ward Park

Run by the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District

Lake Cushman State Park

Run by the Skokomish Tribe (as Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman)

Lake Isabella

Run by Washington State Parks

Loomis Lake

Run by Washington State Parks

Mukilteo Lighthouse Park

Run by the City of Mukilteo

Osoyoos Lake Veterans Memorial Park (Former Washington State Park)

Run by the City of Oroville

Packwood State Park Property (Skate Creek Park)

Run by Washington State Parks

Square Lake

Run by Kitsap County (Coulter Creek Heritage Park)

❓ Fishing in Washington — FAQ

Do you need a fishing license in Washington state parks?

Yes. Washington State Parks: "Anglers and harvesters must have proper licenses and abide by seasonal openings and closures for the species they're looking to catch." Anglers 16 and older need a WDFW license ($39.95 freshwater for residents, $115.85 for non-residents; saltwater and combination licenses cost more). (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Washington State Parks, as of September 2026)

Are there free fishing days in Washington?

Yes — June 12-13, 2027 (next). On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official Washington agency before your trip.