Free Fishing Weekend June 11-12, 2022
by WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-6-2022
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"Free Fishing Weekend" is June 11-12, 2022, when fishing licenses are not required for anyone to fish in Washington. Free Fishing Weekend in Washington is always the first weekend after the first Monday in June.
Also NOT required on Free Fishing Weekend:
- Vehicle Access Pass (which comes with a fishing license)
- A Discover Pass will not be required on WDFW, DNR, or Washington State Park lands on Free Fishing Weekend, in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day on June 11 and Free Fishing Day on June 12.
- Two-Pole Endorsement
Remember - all other rules still apply. While no licenses are required on Free Fishing Weekend, it's still important to check the regulations for other rules such as size limits, bag limits, catch record card requirements and area closures that will still be in effect.
Catch record cards, required for some species, are available free at hundreds of sporting goods stores and other license dealers throughout the state. Visit the license vendors page to locate a license dealer.
Please see the Fishing Regulation Pamphlet for all rules and restrictions.
More Reports
WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Friday, June 3rd, 2022
• Additional sport halibut fishing to open
Columbia River: Spring Chinook and sturgeon fishing days added on Columbia River; Chinook limit increased
• Public meeting scheduled on proposed rotenone treatments of Eastern Washington waters
Puget Sound: South-central Puget Sound (Marine Area 11) temporarily closed for all salmon fishing after June 3 and reopens beginning July 1
6-2-2022
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