Hundreds of lakes open for trout fishing
Apr 25, 2014, 2:41 PM | Updated: Apr 26, 2014, 7:48 am
Trout season gets into high gear this weekend as several hundred lowland lakes open for fishing. Hundreds are expected to turn out with their poles. (AP Photo/file)
(AP Photo/file)
Get out your rods and reels. Trout season gets into high gear this weekend as several hundred lowland lakes open for fishing.
“The lowland lakes season opener is the biggest fishing day of the year,” said Phil Anderson, director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). “Lakes in every county are well-stocked, so there should be good fishing opportunities close to home.”
WDFW fish hatchery crews have been stocking the lakes with near 16.5 million trout, and millions of small trout from last year should be of catchable size this year.
“Opening weekend should provide terrific opportunities for catching fish,” said Chris Donley, WDFW inland fish program manager. “Whether fishing from shore or boat, using spinning rods and bait, or casting fly lines, plentiful fish provide excellent reasons to get out there and enjoy Washington’s lakes.”
For those new to the sport, the department has prepared some “how to” videos. If you need some tips you can watch their guides on their YouTube channel.
They also remind all anglers that you need to have a freshwater fishing license to participate. Licenses can be purchased online, by phone at 1-866-246-9453, or at licensed vendors around the state.
