Places to Go
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 manages more than 1 million acres of land and hundreds of water access areas throughout the state.
Informative blog posts, the Weekender Report of monthly recreational opportunities in your area, links to state and federal lands to explore, and more.
Find information about public clam, mussel, and oyster beaches, including harvest seasons, beach locations, and current Department of Health status.
Dozens of fishing piers around Puget Sound let you fish Washington's marine waters, even without a boat.
Marine areas offer unique fishing opportunities to the adventurous angler.
Want to start your adventure today? Find a license dealer near you.
Washington's lowland lakes offer some of the best fishing opportunities in the state.
Without a doubt, high lakes trout fishing is one of Washington's premier recreational opportunities.
Find areas across the state where you can see salmon migrating and/or spawning.
WDFW's Weekender report rounds up the month's fishing, hunting, and other outdoor recreation activities around the state.
Places news & important dates
Where to dig for razor clams
The razor clamming season is underway, and is a great family activity for harvesters of all skill levels -- learn more about razor clam beaches and current seasons.
Wildlife areas in Eastern WA reopen to overnight use starting Sep. 16
In response to decreased fire risk and cooler temperatures, wildlife areas in Eastern Washington reopened to overnight use on Thursday, Sep. 16. Campfire and target shooting bans remain in effect through September.
Visit your WDFW lands
Climate change and its impact on hunting, angling, and other recreational pursuits
Climate change affects everything in nature: fish, wildlife, habitat, ecosystems, us. As stewards, we must act now to protect the places and activities we love.
Prescribed fires planned for eastern Washington
Annual prescribed fires on WDFW lands in Eastern Washington are scheduled to start in October, as conditions allow.
Making the outdoors accessible to all
WDFW actively manages more than one million acres of publicly owned land and more than 500 water access areas across the state that offer a variety of facilities that are accessible for people with disabilities.
