To purchase hunting and fishing licenses, passes for wildlife viewing or submit harvest activity, visit https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses. If necessary, you will need to create a customer account. Discover Passes and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Permits do not require a customer account. To purchase hunting and fishing licenses, passes for wildlife viewing or submit harvest activity, visit https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations.
. If necessary, you will need to create a customer account. Discover Passes and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Permits do not require a customer account.
Washington State Regulations
Fishing Regulations at a Glance
Playing by the rules assures that every visitor can have a safe and enjoyable visit. Park rangers and enforcement officers are here to help you become acquainted with the area, know the rules and take public safety actions when necessary. They like to greet you with a smile, and they tell us they enjoy the smiles and waves back. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Detailed information can be found in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules booklet.
| At a Glance | National Park Service | Colville Confederated Tribes | Spokane Tribe of Indians |
| Is a fishing license required from a boat? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Are youths under 15 required to have a fishing license when accompanied by an adult? | No | No | No |
| Is my state access permit good at Lake Roosevelt? | No | No | No |
| Is driving motor or off-road vehicles on beaches or exposed lakebeds allowed? | No | No | No |
| Are pets allowed on a leash in developed beaches, or picnic areas? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Can I possess or carry firearms with a concealed weapons permit? | No | No | No |
| Can I target practice or shoot skeet? | No | No | No |
| Is hunting allowed with a license? | Yes | No | No |
Additional Resources
- WDFW General Questions:
(360) 902-2200 - WDFW Licensing Division:
(360) 902-2464
licensing@dfw.wa.gov - Enforcement Program:
enforcement-web@dfw.wa.gov
- Fish Program:
fishpgm@dfw.wa.gov - Wildlife Program:
wildthing@dfw.wa.gov - Discover Pass:
(866) 320-9933
www.discoverpass.wa.gov
Colville Confederated Tribes
To purchase a fishing license, receive information or a regulation pamphlet, or locate a concession visit www.colville.nagfa.net/online/ or call (509) 634-2110 or (800) 549-0028.
Spokane Indian Tribe
To purchase a fishing license, receive information or a regulation pamphlet, or locate a concession: (509) 722-4445.
