Free fishing for weekend

Anglers who are interested in fishing but don’t have a fishing license can get in on the action during Free Fishing Weekend, June 6-7.

During those two days, no license will be required to fish or gather shellfish in any waters open to fishing in Washington state.

In addition, no vehicle access pass or Discover Pass will be required to park at any of the 700 water-access sites maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife .

“Free Fishing Weekend is a great time to try fishing in Washington, whether you are new to the sport, have not taken up a rod and reel in years, or want to introduce a friend or young family member to the sport,” said Chris Donley, WDFW inland fish program manager.

Other rules such as season closures, size restrictions and bag limits will still be in effect.

In addition, all anglers will be required to complete a catch record card for any salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut they catch that weekend.

Of course, this month’s fishing opportunities don’t begin and end with Free Fishing Weekend.