Hundreds of lowland lakes open for fishing April 23, Wildlife, Fishing and Outdoors
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DNR: Fish & Wildlife: Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area
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Early-bird trout anglers on opening day had best luck, and avoided afternoon downpours
Trout anglers head to favorite waters on lowland lake opener April 23
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Spring flowers, hiking and fishing in Whatcom and Skagit County
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Ideal weather conditions and good fishing greet anglers across Washington on Saturday's opening day of the lowland lakes trout season; expect decent fishing for weeks to come
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WFS 340 - Fly Fishing in Costa Rica with Tom Enderlin - Wet Fly Swing
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Plenty of trout caught on Saturday's opening day, thousands more still lurking in lakes waiting to be hooked
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OUTDOORS: Lowland lakes opener tradition is Saturday
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Washington Fishing Planner, Part One, by The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Home Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
WA state free fishing weekend. No license needed June 8-9
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