WASHINGTON STATE — Anglers have just weeks to catch a green-tagged rainbow trout and win prizes at Washington’s annual Trout Derby, which ends October 31.
The competition is simple: catch a tagged trout at one of more than 100 stocked lakes across Washington. No entry fee. No registration. Just a valid 2026 fishing license—free for children under 16.
Why now?
Autumn is prime fishing season with sunny weather and cooler temperatures. With October 31 approaching, anglers have roughly three weeks to fish.
How to participate
Fish at any participating lake and catch a green-tagged rainbow trout. Keep the tag and fill out the prize claim form on the Trout Derby website with the tag number, lake name, catch date, and your contact information. After submitting, you’ll discover your prize and receive instructions on how to claim it.
Participating lakes in Spokane County
Badger Lake, Bear Lake, Clear Lake, Fish Lake, Liberty Lake, and Williams Lake are participating in the 2026 Trout Derby.
For more information, visit the Trout Derby page on the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife website. Share your success on social media using #watroutderby.
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