Recreational squid fishing
From the Strait of Juan de Fuca to south Puget Sound, recreational
squid fishing in Washington state is available to sport anglers
year round, although the best time to catch squid is during
the fall and winter.
A nighttime sport that requires simple, inexpensive fishing
tackle, squid fishing-or jigging-typically takes place on
the many piers
and docks throughout the Puget Sound region.
The most common species of squid found in Washington waters
is known as market squid (Loligo opalescens) and measures
less than a foot in size. With a long tapered body and triangular
tail fins, these fast-moving, ten-armed mollusks are also
known as calamari when prepared as food.
Fishing license required for squid
All squid anglers 15 years or older must carry a current
Washington fishing
license. Options range from an annual shellfish/seaweed
license to combination fishing licenses, valid for a single
day or up to a year. Information on options is located on
the license
fee website.
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