Fishing near Port Angeles, WA

Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Port Angeles. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Puget Sound
Salmon, Lingcod, and cutthroat.
WA52 mibay
Lake Washington
Cutthroat and bass.
WA64 milake
Nehalem Bay
Salmon and sea-run cutthroat.
OR176 mibay
Columbia River
Sturgeon and salmon.
OR190 miriver
Columbia River (WA)
Sturgeon and salmon.
WA255 miriver
Spokane River
Rainbow trout.
WA282 miriver
Deschutes River
Redband trout.
OR296 miriver
Coeur d'Alene Lake
Kamloops rainbow trout.
ID311 milake

All waters in WA

WA license & regulations

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)

  • Resident annual: $55.35
  • Non-resident annual: $124.65
  • Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife — 2026 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet (wdfw.wa.gov). (2026)

Full WA regulations →

Species nearby

SalmonLingcodCutthroat TroutLargemouth BassSturgeonRainbow Trout

Local data & agency contact

For the most current stocking, regulations, and local reports, contact the state agency below.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) · 360-902-2200 · https://wdfw.wa.gov

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.