Washington Fishing License & Regulations
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Not legal advice. FishFig is an informational guide. License fees, size/bag limits, and seasons change yearly and vary by water, species, and zone. Always confirm the current rule with the state agency (linked on every regulations page) before you buy a license or keep fish. When in doubt, check the official source.
Washington — License & Regulations
Agency: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)
| Resident annual fee | $55.35 (2026) |
|---|---|
| Non-resident annual fee | $124.65 |
| Source | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife — 2026 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet (wdfw.wa.gov). |
Size & bag limits (representative)
| Species | Min size | Bag limit | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | — | 5 | WDFW 2026 Sport Fishing Rules. |
| Rainbow Trout (general) | — | 5 | WDFW 2026 Sport Fishing Rules (special regs on many waters). |
WDFW 2026: resident combination (fresh+salt+shellfish) $55.35; resident freshwater $29.50; nonresident combination $124.65. Many fisheries require catch record cards (salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, halibut, Puget Sound crab).