Anglers are gearing up for the fishing season opener on more than two dozen Eastern Washington lakes on March 1st.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has recently stocked rainbow trout, but excellent late-winter fishing opportunities await for bass, yellow perch, burbot, cutthroat trout, brown trout, crappie, walleye, and bluegill.
In a WDFW news release, Steve Caromile, WDFW inland fish program manager, said, “We’ve had a mild winter, and early March can be a great time for lake fishing opportunities. As the days become longer, these early spring fisheries are a good way to start the season.”…