Free Fishing Weekend June 6–7

OLYMPIA – Free Fishing Weekend returns to Washington June 6–7, offering an opportunity for people across the state to fish for many species without buying a license. Licenses are still required to fish for or harvest salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, halibut and all shellfish. All other fishing rules and regulations still apply.

“Free Fishing Weekend gives people an easy entry point into fishing,” said Kirt Hughes, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fish management division manager. “You don’t need to be an expert or own a boat to get started. There are lakes, shorelines, and fishing piers across the state where people can get out and give it a try.”