Text Messaging Available for Anglers

Anglers--Get text messages about Washington fishing seasons, fishing rule changes, licensing and other information.

You may receive up to four text messages a week , depending on fishing opportunities, season openings and closures, and other information. Data and text messaging charges from your service provider may apply.

This pilot project is an effort to offer anglers information more quickly and efficiently.

How to Register to Receive Text Messages:

To register to receive text messages from WDFW , complete and submit the information below:

If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.

Send a text message to 96362 type in the word: wafish, then send.

After registering, anglers will receive the following initial text messages:

Message-1: Welcome from WA Dept Fish & Wildlife (WDFW)! MSG&DATA rates may apply. Up to 4 msgs/mthly. Reply HELP for help. Reply STOP to cancel 8886425278
Message-2: Thanks for interest in WA fishing. For fishing licenses call: 3609022464 or online fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov. Txt STOP to no longer receive information