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2025-2026 Washington Sport Fishing Rules Cover

Download 2025-2026
Effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026


New for 2025–2026

  • A 2.9% surcharge is now added to any purchases made online or over the phone.
  • License fees are current at the time of publication. During the 2025 legislative session, the legislature adopted SSB 5583 which increases recreational license costs by 38% beginning July 1, 2025; SB 5390 which increases the cost of a Discover Pass beginning Oct. 1, 2025; and HB 2003 which re-establishes the Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement fee beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Refer to https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov for up-to-date information.