Some think not: https://www.moonshinerods.com/blogs...bhg0kzZHh3U8B5Fh6zK3LVNbIts6nCxHVMLOI=.SAxRL3
FWIW, I've never really thought about it......
FWIW, I've never really thought about it......
WA is fairly friendly in terms of stream and lake access. And fishing for trout or other species in lakes is quite good. But when it comes to anadromous fish, WDFW and WA totally won't go to bat for recreational fishing opportunity. In fact, it has become commonplace for WDFW to bite the hand that feeds it, meaning state taxpayers and license buyers. If I didn't already live in WA, I definitely wouldn't move here to fish.
Maybe it's not laziness. A few years back, I was talking to some fly anglers at a Puget Sound beach (this was on one of my visits to your area) and asked about access at another spot that looked promising from what I could see on-line. They dissuaded me from fishing there because I'd have to park in a place that was somewhat secluded and walk some distance from the car, which they advised was likely to result in a break-in. I hadn't considered that at all, so I'm wondering if the reason folks out there don't stray too far is more about vehicle security than anything else.What I like about fishing in Washington, if you don't fish next to your car or the road, you won't see another fisherman.
This state has lazy fishermen or they prefer to fish in masses.
What I like about fishing in Washington, if you don't fish next to your car or the road, you won't see another fisherman.
This state has lazy fishermen or they prefer to fish in masses.
I’ve had it happen to me while on the river. Coming back to smashed glass and a pilfered rig does take some of the fun out of it.Maybe it's not laziness. A few years back, I was talking to some fly anglers at a Puget Sound beach (this was on one of my visits to your area) and asked about access at another spot that looked promising from what I could see on-line. They dissuaded me from fishing there because I'd have to park in a place that was somewhat secluded and walk some distance from the car, which they advised was likely to result in a break-in. I hadn't considered that at all, so I'm wondering if the reason folks out there don't stray too far is more about vehicle security than anything else.
That's true everywhere. Trouble is, they close all the water those willing to work would fish right along with the rest of it. Too much closed water (that doesn't really need to be closed) is my only real complaint about fishing in WA. The scenery is fantastic, and the fish you find are cool, but none of that is because WDFW does a good job of managing our fisheries....What I like about fishing in Washington, if you don't fish next to your car or the road, you won't see another fisherman.
This state has lazy fishermen or they prefer to fish in masses.
Maybe it's not laziness. A few years back, I was talking to some fly anglers at a Puget Sound beach (this was on one of my visits to your area) and asked about access at another spot that looked promising from what I could see on-line. They dissuaded me from fishing there because I'd have to park in a place that was somewhat secluded and walk some distance from the car, which they advised was likely to result in a break-in. I hadn't considered that at all, so I'm wondering if the reason folks out there don't stray too far is more about vehicle security than anything else.
From an access point of view I think Washington is relatively angler friendly but that is the only way I'd call them angler friendly.
Agreed.That's true everywhere. Trouble is, they close all the water those willing to work would fish right along with the rest of it. Too much closed water (that doesn't really need to be closed) is my only real complaint about fishing in WA. The scenery is fantastic, and the fish you find are cool, but none of that is because WDFW does a good job of managing our fisheries....
I agree with most of the points on your list, but would disagree about access friendly for anglers and outdoors things. WA is the only state I know of that has privatized to the low tide line and has strongly limited beach access everywhere. Every other state I have fished saltwater beaches has WAY friendlier access to saltwater, where you can walk the beaches for miles if you want to. WA also has alot of timberlands that have effectively privatized road access to some rivers and public lands too. I find WA to be strongly boat dependent for many types of fishing.
That's true everywhere. Trouble is, they close all the water those willing to work would fish right along with the rest of it. Too much closed water (that doesn't really need to be closed) is my only real complaint about fishing in WA. The scenery is fantastic, and the fish you find are cool, but none of that is because WDFW does a good job of managing our fisheries....
Why are you taking the kitchen sink along??I got my Subarus broke into on the Pilchuck Creek. They took everything except the kitchen sink. They left my rods alone. But reels and flies, radio, cell phone, and camera were taken.
It’s fer cleanin’ yer fish at the end of the day, obvs.Why are you taking the kitchen sink along??
I don’t get it OMJ