Will a two-week earlier start to recreational halibut season lead to another late-summer finish? That’s one question to ponder after the official announcement that halibut season will begin April 7 in ...

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife updated its halibut season, opening late season all-depth recreational halibut fishing beginning Aug. 16 and raising the annual halibut limit ...

SEATTLE — Anglers in Washington have a unique opportunity to introduce others to the joys of sportfishing during Free Fishing Weekend, scheduled for June 7 through the 8th. During this event, fishing ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state's annual Free Fishing Weekend, whenanglers can fish without a license, is back this weekend with a couple of changes. This year, any fish requiring a catch record ...

Columbia River sturgeon anglers will get an extra day of fishing on Saturday, and fishery managers set final season dates for recreational halibut fishing in areas off the mouth of the Columbia River ...

Fishing will be free in Washington state — no license required for most types of fish — for one weekend in June. Washington state Fish and Wildlife has two days of free fishing each year on the first ...