Fishing
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The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests provide an endless number of fishing opportunities for the experienced and beginning angler. Beautiful rivers and streams, high elevation lakes, reservoirs, and small ponds offer just about every setting one could ask for to relax and fish, or just enjoy the magnificent scenery.
Opportunities abound to pursue or view the legendary Northwest salmon and steelhead, several species of trout, or a variety of warm-water fish.
Fishing Regulations are determined by the state
For more information contact the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Web Site: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/
- Street Address: 1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia, Washington 98501
- Mailing Address: 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, Washington 98501-1091
- Email: licensing@dfw.wa.gov
- Sport/Commercial Licenses: (360) 902-2434
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Disability Licenses: (360) 902-2460
Alerts & Warnings
- Campfire Restrictions are in Effect
- Entiat - Lake Wenatchee Area: Upper Mad River Seasonal Trail Closure
- Naches Area: Little Naches River Restoration Closure
- Fireworks and Exploding Targets Prohibited on National Forests
- Twisp Area: Road #4400-45 and Dispersed Recreation Area Closure
- Twisp Area: Louis Lake Trail Bridge Closed
- Winthrop Area: Cub Creek 2 Fire Area Closure
- Mazama-Winthrop-Twisp Area: Cedar Creek Fire Area Closure
- Lake Wenatchee Area: Road #6304 Bridge Closure
- Cle Elum Area: French Cabin Creek Bridge Closure
- Leavenworth Area: Construction Delays on Snow Lakes Trail
- Interactive Area Closures Map
- Ellensburg Area: Rider's Camp Closed for 2022
- Naches Area: Boulder Cave Trail / Day Use Site: Open
- Forest Office Access Restricted
- Target Shooting Info