Catch a Tagged Trout in Washington State And Share in $37,000 Of

Catch A Tagged Trout In Washington Lakes Could Net $37,000 In Prizes

My dad loved fishing so it's kind of right of passage in my household to love fishing. If you love fishing, you could share in over $37,000 in prizes from Washington State.

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Love To Fish? Washington State Will Pay Off When Finishing In Lakes

Washington State's 2022 Trout Season will start on Saturday, April 23rd and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has stocked up Washington lakes full of trout that could nab you some prizes.

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Fish In The WDFW Fish Derby, Find Tagged Trout In Washington Lakes And Win Prices

According to the WDFW, over 100 lakes in Washington State have been filled with tons of fish giving anglers a chance to reap some great rewards for fishing in Washington Lakes.

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Check out the list of lakes participating in the Fish Derby here

If you want to participate in the fish derby, you'll need to have an annual freshwater, combination, or a Fish Washington fishing license. The license has to be valid through March 31st, 2023.

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How it works according to the WDFW website:

1. FISH A PARTICIPATING LAKE
Check the list of all 2022 Trout Derby lakes to find one near you.

2. CATCH TAGGED TROUT
Winning derby trout will have a white tag attached to their fin. Keep the tag! You will need it to claim your prize.

3. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW (Coming soon)
Enter the tag number listed on the side of the derby tag, the lake you caught it in, the date it was caught, and your contact information.

4. WIN BIG
Take your tag to the business location you were provided and claim your derby prize!

5. SHARE YOUR SUCCESS!
Take a photo of yourself and your winning derby trout to share on social media. #watroutderby

If you want to participate, you can follow the link to the WDFW website here

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