WASHINGTON TROUT DERBY
Washington Fishing
Apr 6, 2023 20:24:59 #
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The eighth annual statewide Trout Derby is almost here!
Have fun, catch fish, win big
The 2023 Trout Derby will officially open April 22 at more than 100 stocked lakes and run through Oct. 31. Over 90 participating
businesses are offering 872 donated prizes valued at more than $41,500.
The average prize value is up to about $48, which is an increase of more than $20 from when the derby started.
Get started
Visit the derby information page for a list of participating lakes.
Derby information page
Fish on!
Catch a winning derby trout with a blue WDFW tag attached near its fin and keep the tag to claim your prize.
Prize time
You can claim your prize by filling out the form for a winning fish at wdfwderby.com. You’ll need the tag number, lake, date of catch, and your contact info.
Redemption
Next take your tag to the business you were provided or follow the instructions to redeem your prize.
Fish stories
Take a photo of you and your derby trout to share on social media using #watroutderby.
Tight lines!
Getting started in the derby is easy: The derby is open to anyone with a valid 2023 fishing license, though temporary licenses are not valid for game fish species from April 22-29. There is no entrance fee or registration required. You just catch a tagged trout anytime between April 22 and Oct. 31 and you win. Plus, children age 14 and under fish free!
Buy a license
Lowland lakes opener
Sharpen your hooks for the annual lowland lakes opener, also set for April 22. Lakes that aren’t open year-round will open to fishing then to give anglers new and old exciting, family-friendly fishing opportunities.
Search for local fishing spots, with information on bank access, what’s in the water, and when it’s biting, at the WDFW lowland lakes webpage.
Be safe, tight lines, and enjoy fishing Washington!
WDFW Outreach
1111 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA 98501
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The eighth annual statewide Trout Derby is almost here!
Have fun, catch fish, win big
The 2023 Trout Derby will officially open April 22 at more than 100 stocked lakes and run through Oct. 31. Over 90 participating
businesses are offering 872 donated prizes valued at more than $41,500.
The average prize value is up to about $48, which is an increase of more than $20 from when the derby started.
Get started
Visit the derby information page for a list of participating lakes.
Derby information page
Fish on!
Catch a winning derby trout with a blue WDFW tag attached near its fin and keep the tag to claim your prize.
Prize time
You can claim your prize by filling out the form for a winning fish at wdfwderby.com. You’ll need the tag number, lake, date of catch, and your contact info.
Redemption
Next take your tag to the business you were provided or follow the instructions to redeem your prize.
Fish stories
Take a photo of you and your derby trout to share on social media using #watroutderby.
Tight lines!
Getting started in the derby is easy: The derby is open to anyone with a valid 2023 fishing license, though temporary licenses are not valid for game fish species from April 22-29. There is no entrance fee or registration required. You just catch a tagged trout anytime between April 22 and Oct. 31 and you win. Plus, children age 14 and under fish free!
Buy a license
Lowland lakes opener
Sharpen your hooks for the annual lowland lakes opener, also set for April 22. Lakes that aren’t open year-round will open to fishing then to give anglers new and old exciting, family-friendly fishing opportunities.
Search for local fishing spots, with information on bank access, what’s in the water, and when it’s biting, at the WDFW lowland lakes webpage.
Be safe, tight lines, and enjoy fishing Washington!
WDFW Outreach
1111 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA 98501
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