Freshwater, combination fishing license — Disposition of fee.

RCW 77.44.030
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(1) As provided in RCW 77.32.440 , a portion of each freshwater and combination fishing license fee shall be deposited into the warm water game fish account. (2) The department shall use the most cost-effective format in designing and administering the warm water game fish surcharge [account]. (3) A warm water game fish account shall be used for enhancement of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, black crappie, white crappie, channel catfish, and tiger musky. (1) As provided in RCW 77.32.440 , a portion of each freshwater and combination fishing license fee shall be deposited into the warm water game fish account. (2) The department shall use the most cost-effective format in designing and administering the warm water game fish surcharge [account]. (3) A warm water game fish account shall be used for enhancement of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, black crappie, white crappie, channel catfish, and tiger musky.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.44&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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