FISHING IN WASHINGTON
In Washington there are more than 3,000 miles of coastline, an amazing number of glacier-fed rivers, freshwater lakes and scenic reservoirs
FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU
TOP FISHING SPOTS IN WASHINGTON
LAKE SAMMAMISH
POTHOLES STATE PARK
AMERICAN LAKE PARK
Just an hour outside of Seattle is a popular family park on the north shore of American Lake.
GET A WASHINGTON FISHING LICENSE
COMMON CATCHES IN WASHINGTON
KING SALMON
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
King salmons also known as Chinook salmon are by far the largest salmon species in North America.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 9 foot medium or medium-heavy action spinning rod |
| Reel | 4000 spinning reel |
| Line | 30-pound test fishing line |
| Lure | J-Plug, Downrigger |
DOLLY VARDEN
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Dolly Varden are easily confused with Bull trout which are now known to be a separate species.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 9 foot 4 wt-6 wt graphite fly rod |
| Reel | Matching reel |
| Line | Sinking tip fly line and a 9 foot 6 pound test leader |
| Lure | Egg sucking leeches and flesh flies, Glo bugs, Minnows, ARIZONAn Sockeye Fry, Salmon Fry |
PINK SALMON
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The smallest of the Pacific salmons, the average size of a pink salmon is 3-5 lbs. (1-2 kg).
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-foot (spinning), 10-foot (drifting in streams), 5-6 weight (flyfishing) light-medium action rod |
| Reel | Light reel |
| Line | 6-10 pound test line |
| Lure | Spoons or Worms (pink, red, orange, green) |
BROWN TROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7 foot 1-3kg or heavier carbon fibre, graphite, or nano rod |
| Reel | 1000 or 2500 size reel |
| Line | 4-pound-test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Small Hooks (No. 12), Jigs, Crankbaits, Spoons, Minnows (use a sinker as well) |
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7 foot Medium-heavy, fast-action conventional rod |
| Reel | Mid-range saltwater reel |
| Line | 20-25 pound test monofilament line or braided line (better) |
| Lure | Feather Vertical Jigs (red/yellow, white, green/yellow), Minnows, Swimbaits, Live Bait (Anchovy, Mackerel, Sardines, Whole Squid) |
TIGER MUSKELLUNGE
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The tiger musky is a hybrid produced when a male northern pike fertilizes the eggs spawned by a female muskellunge
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7.5-9.5 foot heavy power, moderate fast to fast-action rod |
| Reel | 200-300 baitcasting reel or 3000-4000 spinning reel |
| Line | 20-30 pound test monofilament or 50-80 pound braided line plus 80-120 pound fluorocarbon leader |
| Lure | Crankbaits, Swimbaits, Spinnerbaits, Jigs, Spinners (All 5-8 inches) |
LAKES & PONDS
Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.
SALTWATER BAY FISHING
Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.
