I know that if you follow my reports on my website, Facebook page, on radio or newspaper, you are an angler already. Maybe you have a friend, family member, or neighbor that doesn’t fish and here’s chance to let them sample what you enjoy. Washington State’s Free Fishing Weekend is coming up on June 7th and 8th, and people don’t need a fishing license to experience what so many people do. The Free Fishing Weekend also coincides with the Discovery Pass Free Days, when the Discovery Pass is not required on lands managed by Washington State Parks or the Department of Fish and Wildlife. You also do not need to have a Vehicle Access Pass or the Two Pole Endorsement. Everyone still needs to follow the rules detailed in the Washington Sport Fishing Pamphlet. As an additional incentive to give fishing a try, those who fish on the Free Fishing Weekend can also win a prize when they catch a tagged trout, through the WDFW’s Trout Derby. There are some exceptions to what anglers can catch without a license, and you can learn about these by visiting the WDFW website. So, take someone fishing. It may mean the beginning of a life-long activity.