Nearly 30 public access lakes, six rivers, numerous mountain streams, and a saltwater canal at the heart of it all create excellent seasonal and year-round fishing opportunities.

Native salmon runs were central to the culture of early inhabitants along Hood Canal. The seasonal migration of the salmon still takes place in summer and fall, as these iconic creatures return to spawn in local rivers. State and local parks provide plenty of public access docks, boat launches and beach access points along Hood Canal and on Hartstene Island, giving visitors a chance to bring in their big catch.

Need a fishing pole or a fishing guide? Hood Canal Adventures in Union will rent you a pole and essential gear. They also offer an exciting, fun, fly-fishing adventure for catch and release fly fishing for Rainbow and Cutthroat trout on Mason County's spectacular lakes and rivers.

Many of the freshwater lakes are stocked seasonally. Trout, bass, perch, sunfish, kokanee and other species await. From secluded fishing holes hidden in Olympic Mountains streams, to derbies on one of Mason County's popular fishing lakes, there are sure to be sites where the fish are biting.

Fishing license information
Fishing lakes, including species, season and access information
River and stream fishing in Olympic National Park

Important links:

• NOAA 2008 tide tables for Union, WA

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