OLYMPIA – More than two dozen Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for trout fishing, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers announced today.

"Early spring is a great time to get out fishing at some of our east side lakes," said Steve Caromile, WDFW statewide inland fish program manager. "It has been a warmer than normal winter and looks like we may have an early s...