No boat? No problem. We’ve got a blog and video to get you out bass fishing anyway. WDFW warmwater fisheries biologist Danny Garrett’s blog covers everything you need to know to get started bass angling from shore. Read on for details on finding shore access, what to look for from the shore, lures, tactics, and more to help you succeed as a bass angler: https://wdfw.medium.com/beginner-tips-for-catching-bass-from-the-shoreline-49bee7c7eb6c In addition, WDFW recently added a mapping feature to it

Have you tried WDFW's Free 'Fish Washington' Mobile App? Here is a short video intro to the app! Whether you are an experienced angler or just getting started, the 'Fish Washington' phone app should be on your mobile device. The free mobile app is designed to convey up-to-the-minute fishing regulations for every lake, river, stream and marine area in the state. The exception, for now, is the app does not yet include information on shellfish and seaweed collection rules. The app is available for

23K views · 239 reactions | FISHING BAN OUTRAGE The recreational fishing industry is outraged following a proposal by the state government to have a nine month fishing ban on demersal scalefish along a huge stretch of the WA coast. Recfishwest says the proposal will be a blow to the whole fishing sector. | 7NEWS Regional WA | Facebook

STRICT NEW RULES FOR DEMERSAL FISHING Controversial new fishing rules have gone ahead today. The minister for fisheries announced a 6 month per-year ban on certain species, with even tougher rules for commercial operators. They've committed 10 million dollars for stock recovery and licence buy-backs, but it's already facing some serious backlash. | 7NEWS Regional WA

Gordon Blossom is a 103-year-old Master Hunter. Washington’s Master Hunters donate approximately 13,000 hours on wildlife related volunteer projects (valued at $390,000) annually. Gordon has been a Master Hunter for several years, and has contributed hundreds of volunteer hours. From building fences to cleaning up trash in Kittitas County, Gordon is an excellent example of the Master Hunter Permit Program’s community contributions. Watch the video to hear Gordon’s tips to live a long, happy life

Fall isn’t just for hunting in Eastern Washington Staff at the Spokane Hatchery, as well as other Eastern Washington hatcheries, started stocking local lakes this week with trout. From October to November each year, 55 truckloads of fish- like this one delivered to Rock Lake yesterday- are put into area lakes in WDFW's Region 1. While these fish are small now, they will be a nice size for catching in the spring. And the fish planted last spring are biting now because trout prefer cooler water te