If you are an experienced angler, I am sure you like having a two-pole endorsement. This really helps figure out what the fish want faster. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on a proposed fishing rule change for game fish in the Washington portions of the Snake and Columbia rivers. The proposed amendments will allow two-pole fishing for all game fish including walleye, bass, channel catfish, and northern pikeminnow year-round. In July, WDFW received a petition to allow two-pole fishing for game fish in the Snake River. WDFW approved the petition with modifications that included the Columbia River from the Washington/Oregon border upstream to Chief Joseph Dam. More information about the proposed rule change is available on the WDFW website. The public comment period for this rule runs through December 7th, 2026. The public may submit comments about the rulemaking online or via email. The WDFW will also host a virtual public hearing via Zoom from 6–8 p.m. on Monday, December 7th, to present information about the proposed rule change and hear feedback and suggestions. Pre-registration is required.