No boat? No problem. We’ve got a blog and video to get you out bass fishing anyway. WDFW warmwater fisheries biologist Danny Garrett’s blog covers everything you need to know to get started bass angling from shore. Read on for details on finding shore access, what to look for from the shore, lures, tactics, and more to help you succeed as a bass angler: https://wdfw.medium.com/beginner-tips-for-catching-bass-from-the-shoreline-49bee7c7eb6c In addition, WDFW recently added a mapping feature to it

Before you head out to catch a pink salmon, remember shoreline etiquette. Respect the space and give fellow anglers room to cast and reel. Crowding the shoreline not only causes tangles—it dampens the experience for everyone. Pack it in, pack it out. Dispose of fishing line, bait containers, and snack wrappers properly. Wildlife and water quality depend on it. Know the rules and check WDFW regulations before you go. Stay informed and fish legally. Refer to the WDFW fishing regulations webpage: h

Have you tried WDFW's Free 'Fish Washington' Mobile App? Here is a short video intro to the app! Whether you are an experienced angler or just getting started, the 'Fish Washington' phone app should be on your mobile device. The free mobile app is designed to convey up-to-the-minute fishing regulations for every lake, river, stream and marine area in the state. The exception, for now, is the app does not yet include information on shellfish and seaweed collection rules. The app is available for

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Fall isn’t just for hunting in Eastern Washington Staff at the Spokane Hatchery, as well as other Eastern Washington hatcheries, started stocking local lakes this week with trout. From October to November each year, 55 truckloads of fish- like this one delivered to Rock Lake yesterday- are put into area lakes in WDFW's Region 1. While these fish are small now, they will be a nice size for catching in the spring. And the fish planted last spring are biting now because trout prefer cooler water te

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