Places to Go

There are countless ways to get outside in Washington. Whether hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, horseback riding, boating, or camping, the Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to make it easy for you to do the things you love, from Puget Sound and the Pacific coast to the Columbia Basin and the rolling hills of the Palouse.

Fall view of Similkameen River

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WDFW Lands
WDFW manages more than 1 million acres of land and hundreds of water access areas throughout the state.
Weekender report
WDFW's Weekender report rounds up the month's fishing, hunting, and other outdoor recreation activities around the state.
Clam, mussel, and oyster beaches
Find information about public clam, mussel, and oyster beaches, including harvest seasons, beach locations, and current Department of Health status.
Salmon viewing locations
Find areas across the state where you can see salmon migrating and/or spawning.
Public fishing piers
Dozens of fishing piers around Puget Sound let you fish Washington's marine waters, even without a boat.
Marine areas
Marine areas offer unique fishing opportunities to the adventurous angler.
License dealers
Want to start your adventure today? Find a license dealer near you.
Lowland lakes
Washington's lowland lakes offer some of the best fishing opportunities in the state.
High lakes
Without a doubt, high lakes trout fishing is one of Washington's premier recreational opportunities.
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Landscape six days after prescribed burning
Managing healthy forests

Through local partnerships and with support from the state legislature, WDFW uses a variety of management tools to restore forests to historic conditions. Learn more by exploring our interactive story map.

 

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Hunter in the field wearing blaze orange
Be cautious of hazards in the field

People heading to areas recently impacted by wildfires should take extra precautions, as these lands could pose hazards such as unseen holes in the ground where roots have burned up or burnt stumps and trees that could fall. 

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