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 throughout the state.
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WDFW manages hundreds of water access areas throughout Washington, providing recreational access to the state’s lakes, rivers, and marine waters.
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WDFW's Weekender report rounds up the month's fishing, hunting, and other outdoor recreation activities around the state.
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Informative blog posts, the Weekender Report of monthly recreational opportunities in your area, links to state and federal lands to explore, and more.
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Find information about public clam, mussel, and oyster beaches, including harvest seasons, beach locations, and current Department of Health status.
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Dozens of fishing piers around Puget Sound let you fish Washington's marine waters, even without a boat.
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Washington's lowland lakes offer some of the best fishing opportunities in the state.
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Without a doubt, high lakes trout fishing is one of Washington's premier recreational opportunities.
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Marine areas offer unique fishing opportunities to the adventurous angler.
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Want to start your adventure today? Find a license dealer near you.
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Find areas across the state where you can see salmon migrating and/or spawning.
Places news & important dates
WDFW is inviting public comment on 20 proposed public land acquisitions to benefit conservation and public access to Washington’s outdoors.
This public fishing pier is located on the Seattle Waterfront adjacent to the Port of Seattle’s Centennial Park north of the Pier 86 grain terminal. The current pier was built in 1980 and has been closed since 2016 due to safety concerns.
Visit your WDFW lands
To keep both humans and bears safe, WDFW has installed bear-proof food lockers for the use of campers at the Sherman Creek and LeClerk wildlife areas.
Respectful communication and dialogue go a long way toward creating positive connections between outdoors enthusiasts and avoiding potentially negative encounters while recreating.
WDFW teamed with the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council to build an ADA-accessible waterfowling blind on private property.
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