Author: Michael Wright

Washington officials are asking the public to test a new version of a mobile phone app that allows users to view fishing regulations for waterbodies across the state. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced in a news release Thursday that Fish Washington 2.0 is in the final stages of beta testing and is available for public download. Those who download the new version can provide feedback to WDFW on the changes. Fish Washington 2.0 will officially launch this spring. Fish Washington has been available since April 2018. It shows users a map of the state with rivers and…

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 lake trout with no more than one larger than 26 inches was also approved. Under current rules, the lake closes to fishing on Nov. 30 per year and no bag limit on lake trout. The change will take effect on July 1. The vote was in response to a petition from an angler who argued that extending the season would provide a new ice fishing opportunity in…