Bainbridge Island, WA Fishing Trip — October
Your Bainbridge Island, WA Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 47°F4.7" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
8 species
ExcellentHalibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
ExcellentSteelhead
Various
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodDungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
FairRockfish
Various
FairLingcod
Various
FairCoho Salmon
Various
FairChinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
October Weather in Bainbridge Island
58°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
4.7"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 in Bainbridge Island + 31 Nearby
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
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Washington Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$30.05
Non-Resident$84.50
Requirements
Required for ages 15+. Freshwater, saltwater, and combination licenses available. Catch record card required for salmon/steelhead.
Species Regulations
Halibut
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No minimum or maximum size limit
Halibut seasons are typically open on specific days and areas, and are subject to in-season closures. Consult the WDFW website or regulations pamphlet for current openings.
Steelhead
Season:Varies by river system; check regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by river system; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by river system; check regulations
Many rivers are catch-and-release only for wild steelhead. Check the WDFW website for specific river regulations.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch to 28-inch slot limit
Only legal to fish in the Columbia River downstream from Bonneville Dam.
Dungeness Crab
Season:Varies by area; typically summer/fall
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:6 1/4 inch minimum carapace width
Specific dates, times, and locations vary. Check the WDFW website for emergency rules and area closures.