Fall isn’t just for hunting in Eastern Washington Staff at the Spokane Hatchery, as well as other Eastern Washington hatcheries, started stocking local lakes this week with trout. From October to November each year, 55 truckloads of fish- like this one delivered to Rock Lake yesterday- are put into area lakes in WDFW's Region 1. While these fish are small now, they will be a nice size for catching in the spring. And the fish planted last spring are biting now because trout prefer cooler water te

Fishing For Summertime Lake Whitefish in Washington

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We know how beneficial the outdoors can be when it comes to reducing stress, depression, anxiety, and boosting our happiness. While we too are dreaming of future fishing and hunting trips, it’s going to take all of us staying home and distancing ourselves from others to flatten the curve of coronavirus’ spread. That’s why we decided to extend the closure of fishing, shellfishing, and hunting seasons through May 4 in line with Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order”. We talked with

5.1K views · 74 reactions | Spokane Fish Hatchery staff right now are stocking Eastern Washington lakes with trout that will be a nice size for catching next spring! More information on WDFW fish stocking is at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/reports. #FishWashington #Trout #TigerTrout #Fishing | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | Facebook