OLYMPIA – This is going to be great weekend to get outdoors on a budget in the northwest because Washington State Parks are hosting another free admission day on Saturday, where no Discover Pass will be needed, and the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife is hosting a statewide Free Fishing Weekend both Saturday and Sunday.

Anglers across Washington will be able to fish without a license on the state’s lakes, rivers, and marine waters. Residents and non-residents can fish or gather shellfish across the state on those days, in any waters open to fishing, all without a license.

During Free Fishing Weekend, people also do not need a Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass to park their vehicle at a state park or lands managed by the State Department of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife.

Before heading out, anglers should check the current fishing regulations valid through the end of June, and keep in mind that other rules such as size limits, bag limits, catch record card requirements and area closures are still in effect.