Fishermen on a boat near Northrup Point boat launch at Steamboat Rock State Park May 5, the first day fishing was allowed as the Stay Home-Stay Safe order began to relax for outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 statewide shutdown.
Fishing has resumed in most of the state following Gov. Jay Inslee’s adjustment to his Stay Home – Stay Healthy orders. Fishing has not opened up all the way on the Colville Indian Reservation, however, as the Colville Tribes is keeping it closed to non-members until May 29.