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See how many trout go into your favorite fishing lake

Anglers were in boats and fishing from shore at West Medical Lake for the opening day of Washington's lowland lake fishing season. (Rich Landers)
Anglers were in boats and fishing from shore at West Medical Lake for the opening day of Washington's lowland lake fishing season. (Rich Landers)

FISHING -- Washington has a wide range of detailed fishing information online.

For instance, if you wonder how many fish will be dumped in your favorite lowland trout lake before Washington's April 28 lowland lake opener, check out the stocking reports posted by the Washington Department of Fish and wildlife. 

Here are some links to check out:

  • Fish stocking details, by county and lake: Click here.
  • 2012 Washington Fishing Prospects, with tips on fishing areas, listed by county and water:  Click here.
  • Water access site locations: Click here.
  • “Fishing In Washington” sport fishing rules: Click here.
Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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