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STATE PARKS
Washington’s
state parks offer a wide range of fishing opportunities for
Evergreen State anglers. Some state parks facilities have
plenty of room for more visitors, especially during the mid
week periods in April, May and early June, when many anglers
are out prospecting for the hottest fishing action. The fact
that Washington state parks offer access to more than 100
freshwater and saltwater fisheries may be one of the state’s
best kept angling secrets. Currently 51 parks are on freshwater
lakes and streams, another 47 provide saltwater angling access,
and 2 parks offer both fresh and saltwater fishing. State
parks provide a whopping 825 miles of freshwater shoreline
for anglers to explore, ranging from tiny ponds and creeks
to vast expanses along the shores of the Columbia River and
some of its largest impoundments. The Washington State Parks
and Recreation commission also maintains boat ramps at more
than 40 of its parks. Several of these ramps provide access
to saltwater with the remainder providing access to freshwater
lakes and streams. Daily launch fees are collected at most
sites, but an annual boat launch permit is available. This
permit can be purchased from their website at www.parks.wa.gov. Many of the lakes with boat
ramps also have camping facilities and information can be
found about these online at www.parks.wa.gov.
For other information on Washington State Parks, please contact
the Washington State Parks and Recreation commission 7150
Cleanwater Drive SW, Olympia WA 98504-2650, (360) 902-8844
(8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday) or by email at: infocent@parks.wa.gov.
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