National directory
Washington angler recognition programs
Requirements, rewards, evidence rules, and the official application link for 5 programs. Details are as of 2026; confirm on the official page before you submit.
Washington 5
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia Marine Trail150+ miles of Puget Sound paddling with campsites reachable only by human-powered craft | WA Water Trails Assn / WA State Parks | Paddling trail | No completion award; a designated National Recreation Trail | Campsite fees | n/a |
| First Catch CertificatePrintable certificate marking a young angler's first-ever catch | WDFW | First fish | Printable certificate carrying the WDFW Director's signature | Free | n/a |
| State Record Sport Fish ProgramBeat the standing state-record weight for a fresh or salt water species | WDFW | State record | Certificate signed by the WDFW Fish Program Assistant Director | Free | No (mail PDF) |
| WDFW Trout DerbyCatch a green-tagged rainbow trout in a participating stocked lake; a tagged-fish derby, not… | WDFW | Slam or challenge | One of 900+ donated prizes from 60+ sponsoring businesses | Free | Yes |
| WWTA Site Steward ProgramAdopt a Cascadia Marine Trail campsite and report on its condition at least twice… | Washington Water Trails Assn | Community | Recognized steward of a named trail site | Free | Yes |