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.
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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
Comment on 20 proposed land acquisitions as part of WDFW's annual Lands 20/20 process. Comments due by Nov. 28.
To protect the largest migratory mule deer herd in Washington, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is closing five units of the Methow Valley Wildlife Area to public access from Dec. 15, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
Visit your WDFW lands
Recreate responsibly and safely by being respectful of other visitors to WDFW-managed lands.
When you head outdoors this time of year, there are simple things to remember that can help you coexist with our Washington wildlife this season.
Wildlife can be found anywhere in the state of Washington.
