Fishing in
Washington
10,837 named waters · 4 stocked in the last 30 days
Puget Sound and the Columbia River carry Washington's salmon fishing, with Chinook, coho, and steelhead runs timed to specific rivers throughout the year. Lake Washington and the state's other lowland lakes add strong largemouth bass and trout fisheries close to the state's biggest cities.
Washington holds 10,837 fishable waters on the books. WDFW has logged 28 stockings in the last year, led by rainbow trout. The biggest water in the state is Franklin D Roosevelt Lake at 71,323 acres.
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What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout429 waters
- Largemouth Bass258 waters
- Yellow Perch174 waters
- Black Crappie114 waters
- Brown Bullhead105 waters
- Pumpkinseed Sunfish101 waters
- Coastal Cutthroat Trout94 waters
- Bluegill83 waters
Freshest stockings
Full report →- Mineral LakeBrown TroutJul 14, 2026
- Mineral LakeRainbow TroutJul 14, 2026
- Rainey CreekRainbow TroutJul 14, 2026
- Lake MerwinRainbow TroutJul 13, 2026
- Lake MerwinRainbow TroutJul 13, 2026
Most-stocked waters, last 12 months
- Mineral Lake3× stocked
- Lake Merwin2× stocked
- Spring Creek2× stocked
- Rainey Creek2× stocked
- Lake Kokanee1× stocked
- Council Lake1× stocked
- Spring Lake1× stocked
- Lake Bradley1× stocked
- American Lake1× stocked
Biggest waters
- Franklin D Roosevelt Lake71,323 ac
- Lake Chelan32,677 ac
- Lake Wallula32,498 ac
- Banks Lake26,879 ac
- Lake Washington21,992 ac
- Wanapum Lake14,362 ac
- Potholes Reservoir14,292 ac
- Ross Lake11,569 ac
Major rivers
- Camas Sloughorder 11 · ~1,107 cfs
- Snake Riverorder 9 · ~58,836 cfs
- North Fork Skagit Riverorder 8 · ~15,270 cfs
- Skagit Riverorder 8 · ~15,267 cfs
- Chehalis Riverorder 8 · ~12,926 cfs
- Cowlitz Riverorder 8 · ~10,358 cfs
- Snohomish Riverorder 8 · ~9,569 cfs
- Spokane Riverorder 8 · ~7,457 cfs
Waters by county
All counties →Okanogan (970) · King (781) · Chelan (658) · Snohomish (616) · Lewis (506) · Yakima (480) · Pierce (464) · Whatcom (461) · Skamania (425) · Skagit (419) · Clallam (415) · Kittitas (373) · Stevens (368) · Grays Harbor (364) · Jefferson (337) · Mason (302) · Ferry (295) · Pend Oreille (275) · Pacific (222) · Cowlitz (201) · Thurston (178) · Spokane (170) · San Juan (159) · Kitsap (156) · Clark (149) · Grant (149) · Klickitat (123) · Lincoln (112) · Whitman (108) · Wahkiakum (107)
Seasons, limits, and rules are Washington's call — read the official regulations and buy your license from the state, not a middleman. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
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Washington fishing — FAQ
Where does Washington stock fish?+
WDFW logged 28 stockings across Washington in the last year, led by rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch and black crappie. Browse the map and most-stocked waters above for exact locations.
How often does Washington stock fish?+
Washington's agency publishes stocking updates that we check daily. Follow any water to track its stocking schedule.
Do I need a license to fish in Washington?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license for most anglers. Buy one from the state agency and check current seasons and limits before you go.
How many fishable waters are in Washington?+
Washington has 10,837 named fishable waters mapped on FishableWaters, from stocked reservoirs to wild streams.