What are the different types of fishing licenses that are required in Washington?

Washington state has a variety of fishing licenses, each with its own specific requirements and fees. The following are the different types of fishing licenses that are required in Washington:

• Commercial fishing license
• Sport fishing license
• Private angling license
• Commercial fishing vessel registration
• Private angling vessel registration

Commercial fishing license

• Required for anyone who engages in commercial fishing, which includes catching and selling fish or shellfish for profit.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license or state identification card.
• The annual fee for a commercial fishing license is $150.

Sport fishing license

• Required for anyone who fishes for personal use, including fishing for sport, recreation, or consumption.
• Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license or state identification card.
• The annual fee for a sport fishing license is $10.

Private angling license

• Required for anyone who fishes for personal use on a private lake, river, or stream.
• Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license or state identification card.
• The annual fee for a private angling license is $5.

Commercial fishing vessel registration

• Required for anyone who operates a commercial fishing vessel, which is a vessel used in the commercial fishing industry.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license or state identification card.
• The annual fee for a commercial fishing vessel registration is $250.

Private angling vessel registration

• Required for anyone who operates a private angling vessel, which is a vessel used for fishing for personal use.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license or state identification card.
• The annual fee for a private angling vessel registration is $100.