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Washington State Parks announced its 2027 Discover Pass-free days for the coming year.
Every year, there are around a dozen days where anyone can visit a state park without a Discover Pass for various reasons.
Free Fishing Weekend means fishing licenses, vehicle access passes, and two-pole endorsements (when applicable) are not required to fish for some species, but others are exempt.
Fish available to catch on Free Fishing Weekend include rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rockfish and surfperch, American shad, lingcod, cabezon, flounder, and sole.
Licenses are still required for all shellfish, salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and halibut.
Free days do not apply to overnight stays or rented facilities. Free days are valid on all state-managed lands. Sno-Park permits are still required on free days at designated Sno-Parks during the winter season.
A one-day pass is available for $11.50 (plus $1.50 for processing fees), and a year-long pass for $50 (plus $5 for processing).
The pass is interchangeable between two vehicles.
