Fishing

Woman holding a rainbow trout with one hand, with her fly fishing net in her other hand, while wading in the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River.

Know Local Fishing Regulations Before You Go

Be sure you know the specific rules for the state and waterway where you plan -- easily-accessible resources make it simple to learn.
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Three rainbow trout in a fishing net.

Free Fishing Weekend in Washington: June 12-13

Every first weekend in June, WDFW hosts Free Fishing Weekend to encourage first-timers to experience the sport.
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Man holding Black Crappie fish and smiling at the camera.

Fishing Close to Home in Spokane & North Idaho

8 destinations near Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Sandpoint: drive less, fish longer, and take advantage of the longer daylight hours.
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The author steelhead fishing on the Columbia River_Photo Jeff Holmes.

A Path Forward for Inland NW Salmon

A proposal for a Columbia Basin Fund could keep salmon from extinction in the Snake River basin, which includes pristine rivers in Idaho, NE Oregon ...
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Jessica Haydahl holding a sturgeon fish under water.

2021 Fly Fishing Film Tour Goes Virtual

Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area anglers can catch this year’s film festival at a living room near you! Like many of your favorite events this ...
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Alternatives to Bear Spray: Try Tom Petty

I had never been to Rock Creek without my Missoula-based brother-in-law, and—aside from the Spokane River near my house—I had never fished alone. However, with ...
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The Best of Priest Lake: Hikes, Resorts, Paddling, Fishing, and More

The Northwest has hundreds of lakes ranging from tiny alpine tarns to giant pools that sprawl for miles through the mountains. The region’s many diverse ...
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Fishing boats

State Parks seeks Boating Safety Advisory Council member

OLYMPIA – April 23, 2013 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking an experienced hunter or angler who uses a boat in ...
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Fish and fishing of Lewis & Clark showcased in online exhibit

Ever wonder how the fishing was for Lewis and Clark? Pretty good, as you might imagine. In fact, Lewis and Clark relied heavily on fish ...
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