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Hunting and Fishing in Washington
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Coulee Dam National Recreational Area
The enormous Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake stretches more than 150
miles from the dam to beyond the city of Kettle Falls. It is a
popular place for boaters, water-skiers, swimmers, anglers, and
campers. There are 16 free public boat launches; a fishing
license is required. There are 30 species inhabiting these
waters including walleye, rainbow trout, enormous white sturgeon
(averaging 100-300 pounds, but growing up to 20 feet long and
1,800 pounds!), kokanee salmon, yellow perch, bass, cutthroat
trout, perch and pike. Best months for fishing are May, June and
September through November, in midsummer, the fish retreat to
cooler waters in streams or deep in the lake. Popular spots are
the points were rivers and streams meet the lake. For
information call: (360)902-2200
Olympic National Park
Salmon fishing is popular in the Straits of Jan de Fuca and
along the coast, no license is required in the park but salmon
and steelhead punch cards are required. Lake Crescent is open to
boating and fishing. Fishing guides and hunting guides operate
in the area. For information call: (360)902-2200
Cascade Mountains
Hunting and fishing abound. Look for guides and outfitters. For
information call: (360)902-2200
Westport
Deep-sea salmon, rockfish and tuna fishing are big here and so
is the marina - the largest one on the Washington State coast.
The jetty near Westhaven State Park is a good spot for catching
salmon, rockfish, lingcod, surfperch, and crabs. For those
without a boat, the whole stretch from Westport to North Cove is
popular for surf fishing, clam digging is seasonal and requires
a license. For information call: (360)902-2200
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
WDFW Main Office 600 Capitol Way N Olympia, WA 98501. For
information call: (360)902-2200
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