Explore Washington's outdoors
This is a FEE FREE day! No Discover pass needed.
This day celebrates Free Fishing Weekend - Fishing licenses are not required to fish for many species in Washington. See WDFW’s 2025 news release to learn more about the event.
Best opportunities for anglers: Some great fishing opportunities available without a license on Free Fishing Weekend include:
Rainbow trout and bass in lowland lakes across the state.
Lingcod, cabezon, flounder, and sole in Puget Sound.
Rockfish and surfperch on the Washington coast.
Fishing licenses are still required for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, halibut and all shellfish, including clams, crabs, mussels, oysters, and shrimp.
The Washington State Discover Pass gives you unlimited access to millions of acres of unforgettable nature across Washington state. When you buy a Discover Pass, you help preserve and conserve our public lands for everyone—from the first-time visitor to the expert adventurer—and for the generations yet to come.
Learn more at these websites about where Discover Passes are required at other times throughout the year:
Fee Free Days for Washington Public Lands 2026
