Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.    The state was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.  It is the only U.S. state named after a president. Washington is often called Washington State or the State of Washington to distinguish it from the District of Columbia.                                                                                                                                                                                                    Saltwater beaches
It’s been said that "when the tide goes out, the table is set."  The truth of that adage is apparent on the saltwater beaches of Puget Sound and Pacific coast, where a banquet of clams, oysters and other shellfish is available for harvest at low tide. Hundreds of public beaches in Washington are open for the harvest of clams and oysters.                                                                                                                                                                                                         Washington waters offer fishing opportunities for more than a dozen fish and shellfish species, in communities across the state.  Fishing is a way to slow down, get outdoors and create memories for your children or grandchildren. Lake fishing for trout is Washington’s most popular kind of angling.  With more than 7,000 lakes statewide, there are likely one or more fishing spots close to home.