Fish Lake

This is one of the most popular fishing spots in the state, which can fulfill your dreams of catching rainbow trout, tiger trout and brook trout. The lake also takes all the necessary measures to make for a beautiful and serene fishing experience. The best months are April through September.  So, make sure to make the most of the lake in summers. Nevertheless, your chances of catching great fish will always be great, as the lake is stocked with fish and the Department Of Fish And Wildlife leaves no stone unturned in making sure that it meets all the requirements to make that happen.

Lake Washington

If you are looking for a spot which offers some great opportunities all year round, then Lake Washington is the place for you! Located in between Seattle and Bellevue, Lake Washington is known for bringing fantastic opportunities for anglers of all types.  This huge, under-fished watershed stretches over more than 22,138 acres and is more than 209 feet in the deepest places.

The lake brims with rainbow trout, small and largemouth bass, perch, and seasonal opportunities for catching chinook, coho, and steelhead salmon. The best months to catch bass and trout are the summer months, but there is some great year-round fishing in the lake anyway. A tip that you could use would be: use a wide range of small spoons like a Luhr Jensen Needlefish, Coyote Spoons or gang-troll blades in front of a Wedding Ring rig tipped with a nightcrawler or maggot. In the winters, many anglers will downrigger troll using a small firecracker-sized cut-plug herring with a small salmon leader hook setup

Columbia River

The Columbia River is famous for its exhilarating and picturesque views and for landing large king salmon out of the Columbia River. Big salmon is always a great opportunity at this spot. A good bet for fishing includes the tributaries such as the Cowlitz and Kalama Rivers. It is not uncommon for Anglers to also come across white sturgeon here occasionally.

Lake Roosevelt

Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile long lake which was created right after the construction of the Grand Coulee dam.  It’s considered to be a fishing paradise in eastern Washington. Boasting a vast shoreline of 660 miles, Lake Roosevelt brings you an opportunity to choose from over 35 National Park Service-run recreation areas which brim over with rainbow trout, kokanee, walleye, and smallmouth bass. These are the star attractions in the lake. To say the least, the river is a real gem of the northwest and offers beautiful scenery and forest views. Catch a few fish in this part of the state - and give yourself a much-needed break at some of the most peaceful sites that the state has to offer.

Green Lake

This is a great fishery for those who are impatient when it comes to fishing. Yes, you read that right! This spot is a perfect place for the ones who are looking to get a hook as soon as they hit the water. The well-stocked waters will not disappoint you with rainbow and brown trout, which are ready to get hooked. March through October is an excellent time for fishing the spot. When in Seattle, Green Lake is a must try as it is one of the best fisheries in Western Washington!

Washington Coast

The coast brings a whopping variety of Coho, Chinook, and pinks for enthusiastic anglers. The coastline of Washington spans about 157 miles, and the vast forecast of 1.2 million hatcheries of Coho is a great number. This number, backed up with 5.1 million pinks, makes up to nearly 2 million fish forecast. These crazy facts can help you to estimate the huge number that the spot has to offer to the anglers.

Skagit and Skyomish Rivers

This spot brings a variety of Chinook and steelhead. Chinook fishing is permitted from noon, Thursdays to Sundays only, and a part of Skykomish River is open June 1 to July 31. Trick and trial would work here, but at the same time, make the most of using spin-n-gloss, or bait like: salmon-egg clusters, Toman spinners or large-size plugs. It is one of the state’s premier rivers and is one of the few rivers where you can get your hands on about 40-60 pound kings.

Little Mashel River

Little Mashel River is located south of Eatonville. If you have an appetite for sturgeon, pink salmon and redbreast sunfish, then this is the right place for you. Fly fishing, spinning, baits, and casting are all common fishing techniques at this location. The best times for fishing in this river are post-midnight (1am-2am), early morning (8am-9am) and night (8pm-9pm).

Lake Sammamish

With numerous trout fishing opportunities in Washington, the state's excellent bass fishing tends to be dominant here. One such spot is Lake Sammamish which is located just east of Seattle in Kings County. It is undoubtedly Washington's best bass lake, though intense fishing pressure can make it a bit of a task. Smallmouth bass is the more copious bass species, and many fishermen find success by casting crayfish-imitating crankbaits around the lake's countless docks, pilings, and flooded timber. The largemouth bass is equally common as well, along with yellow perch, brown bullhead, and cutthroat trout. Easy access is available through Lake Sammamish State Park, which provides boat launch facilities, shore fishing, campsites, and a swimming beach.

Mount Adams Lake

Settled among the pine-covered slopes of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams is popularly known more for its scenery, than its fishing. However, this 12,281-foot peak is surrounded by several of western Washington's best trout fishing lakes which can all be covered in one trip. Takhlakh Lake is supplied every summer with catchable rainbow trout, and is also home to brook, brown and cutthroat trout. Adjacent lakes like Council and Goose lakes provide similar fishing opportunities, with serene, calm waters which support fishing from a canoe or kayak. These lakes are also within walking distance of Forest Service campsites and hiking trails, making them the perfect places to spend a weekend exploring your own private fishing hole in the mountains.

Before you go, make sure that you have a Washington fishing license!

Residents and non-residents both must obtain a license to fish in Washington waters. Everyone age 15 and older requires a valid Washington fishing license. However, if you are fishing for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, halibut, or Puget Sound