Washington Fishing License Types (2026) — Endorsements & Catch Cards

All WA fishing license types: fresh $30, salt $30, combo $55, endorsements, Catch Record Card.

Washington uses a freshwater/saltwater split with additional endorsements for specific fisheries.

WA License + Endorsement System Base License: $30 (fresh or salt) Add endorsements ↓ Two-Pole$16.30 Columbia R.$9.70 PS Crab$7.05 Catch CardFREE (req.) 🐟 Catch Record Card = FREE but MANDATORY for all salmon/steelhead 💡 WA Combo (fresh+salt): $55.35 — Puget Sound + rivers!

WA License Types

LicenseRes PriceNR PriceDuration
Freshwater$30.05$84.50Apr 1 – Mar 31
Saltwater$30.05$84.50Annual
Combination$55.35$84.50Annual
3-Day (NR)—$32.753 Days
1-Day—$12.35One Day
Senior (70+)$7.05—Annual
Lifetime$905.00—Lifetime

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