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.
WDFW's Weekender report rounds up the month's fishing, hunting, and other outdoor recreation activities around 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.
Washington's lowland lakes offer some of the best fishing opportunities in the state.
Marine areas offer unique fishing opportunities to the adventurous angler.
Want to start your adventure today? Find a license dealer near you.
Find areas across the state where you can see salmon migrating and/or spawning.
Without a doubt, high lakes trout fishing is one of Washington's premier recreational opportunities.
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.
How to enjoy the outdoors despite dreary weather
In this time of early sunsets and overcast skies, there are still plenty of options for getting outside if you're willing to gear up or maybe try something new. Check out our latest Life Outdoors blog for ideas.
November 04
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.
Find ADA-accessible facilities to enjoy the outdoors
Whether you're looking for fishing, hunting, or wildlife viewing opportunities, our website offers many tools to find ADA-accessible facilities.
Enjoy Discover Pass "free days" this month
This month, visitors can park for free at state parks or lands managed by WDFW or DNR on Nov. 11 and Nov. 26
