WA State FREE Fishing Weekend-Whatcom County
The 2023 WA State Free Fishing Weekend is June 10 & 11, when fishing licenses are not required of anyone to fish in Washington State. Free Fishing Weekend in Washington is always the first weekend after the first Monday in June.
Also NOT required on Free Fishing Weekend:
- Vehicle Access Pass (which comes with a fishing license)
- A Discover Pass will not be required on WDFW or Washington State Park lands throughout the weekend, but will be required on DNR lands both days.
- Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement
- Two-Pole Endorsement
Remember - all other rules still apply. While no licenses are required on Free Fishing Weekend, It's still important to check the regulations for other rules such as size limits, bag limits, catch record card requirements and area closures that will still be in effect. Catch record cards, required for some species, are available free at hundreds of sporting goods stores and other license dealers throughout the state. Please see the Fishing Regulation Pamphlet for all rules and restrictions.
WDFW Website: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/free/
LOCAL GUIDES TO CHECK OUT:
Classes for Kids in Whatcom County
Whatcom County Preschool Guide
As always, please confirm details with event hosts as typos happen and event details change without notice to Whatcom Kid Insider ALL...THE...TIME! We always try to include a link to the original information within every event so you can check the details for yourself. Attend all events and activities at your own risk.
