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The department is overseen by a director appointed by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission; Kelly Susewind was appointed to the position in June 2018. [7] Hunting and fishing license sales and income from the Discover Pass recreational access fee make up about one-quarter of the department’s budget. [5]
Trout Lake is known for its fishing opportunities. It is named for rainbow trout, which are stocked annually by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. In addition to trout, black crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass also inhabit the lake. Shoreline access is limited, since the lake is mostly surrounded by private property.
Only one species (Olympic mudminnow) is a Washington endemic, however three others (Nooksack dace, Salish sucker, and margined sculpin) have very limited distributions outside the state. Sixty-seven fish species, subspecies, or hybrids are listed, 37 native, and 30 introduced.
Feb. 16—Deer Lake will soon be an option for ice fishermen. The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday approved a year-round season for the lake south of Chewelah. A bag limit of five ...
Summer water temperatures often become dangerously high for trout, but it's the perfect time to switch our trout rods for bass gear.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced in a news release Thursday that Fish Washington 2.0 is in the final phases of beta testing and is available for the public to download ...
Fishing is a popular activity at American Lake, with cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass, Sockeye salmon (kokanee) and yellow perch the most sought-after game fish. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly monitors the health of the fishery and stocks favored species regularly. [5]
The lake is stocked with thousands of rainbow trout annually by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and yellow perch are naturally present in the lake as well. Shore access is limited to a single narrow ramp on the southwest shore of the lake. [5]