Management philosophy for these streams is explained in the WDFW brochure Bigger and Better Trout for Washington's Streams. To find out more about bull trout and Dolly Varden, please read the fact sheet Washington's Native Char. TOP Bass Bass and panfish combine to rank as the second most popular sport fishery in Washington. All bass and panfish species in Washington are non-native, but have been here long enough that most anglers take them for granted. Largemouth bass usually live in lakes or very slow-moving streams.
Smallmouth bass do well in rivers and streams, but also adapt readily to many lakes.
The Pacific coast, Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca offer excellent fishing for a wide variety of marine, or ocean fish. Be sure to check the current regulations pamphlet for seasons and limits. Many of these sites offer charter fishing for bottom fish. A wide variety of shore, surf and jetty fishing opportunities also exists in Washington State. For more information on these activities, read the WDFW brochure Coastal Washington Jetty and Surf Fishing.