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.

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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.
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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Pile of trash outside of a restroom at WDFW wildlife area
Pack out your garbage with you

Help us keep the outdoors a clean and welcoming place for everyone! Please pack out your own trash, especially if a garbage can is already full. If you see an issue at a wildlife area or water access area, please let us know by reporting the problem online. 

 

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Regional Director Larry Phillips cuts ribbon to celebrate completion of major renovation project at Long Lake access area in Thurston County.
Major renovations complete at two water access areas

We recently completed major renovation projects to install new ADA-accessible boat ramps, restrooms, and parking areas at Long Lake and Lake Lawrence in Thurston County. 

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