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Battle Ground, WA Fishing Trip — May

Your Battle Ground, WA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 45°F2.5" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various

May Weather in Battle Ground

66°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

15 Guides Near Battle Ground

No guides are based in Battle Ground, but these guides operate nearby.

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Top Guides NW LLC - Top Guides NW LLC
Top Guides NW LLC

Top Guides NW LLC

5(160)Top Rated

Looking for the Best, Most Experience Salmon Guides oon the Columbia River? Our Columbia River Salmon Fishing Guides are who you are looking for.

Salmon
Woodland, Washington
Reel Adrenaline Guide Service - Reel Adrenaline Guide Service
Reel Adrenaline Guide Service

Reel Adrenaline Guide Service

5(77)Top Rated

Let’s go fishing! We are a fishing guide service that specializes in Kokanee, Spring Chinook, Summer Steelhead and Fall Chinook and Coho. Great for all ages!

Steelhead
Longview, Washington
Columbia River Fishing Guides - Columbia River Fishing Guides
Columbia River Fishing Guides

Columbia River Fishing Guides

4.4(152)

Columbia River Fishing Guides Oregon and Washington Charter Service | Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead, Kokanee | Columbia River, Lewis River, Cowlitz River, Buoy 10

SalmonSteelhead
Kalama, Washington
Gone Catchin Guide Service - Gone Catchin Guide Service
Gone Catchin Guide Service

Gone Catchin Guide Service

5(24)Top Rated

Book A Day Fishing the Pacific Northwest with Cameron Black and Gone Catchin’ Guide Service!

Woodland, Washington
Steve's Guided Adventures - Steve's Guided Adventures
Steve's Guided Adventures

Steve's Guided Adventures

4.7(26)Top Rated

Read articles about fishing with Steve's Guided Adventures.

Washougal, Washington
Anvil Outdoors Guide Service - Anvil Outdoors Guide Service
Anvil Outdoors Guide Service

Anvil Outdoors Guide Service

5(17)Top Rated

Fully Guided Fishing trips in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. No Experience Needed. Chinook, Coho, Kokanee Salmon and Sturgeon. Astoria, Pasco, Longview, Camas, Vancouver, Portland. All gear provided, Top of the Line boat and gear!

Kokanee SalmonSalmon
Washougal, Washington
Daves Guide Service - Daves Guide Service
Daves Guide Service

Daves Guide Service

4(17)

Dave's Guide Service has been fishing Washington waters for 30 years, He has a long history of happy clients and will provide a fishing trip to remember

inshore
Toledo, Washington
Bonk Em All Adventures - Bonk Em All Adventures
Bonk Em All Adventures

Bonk Em All Adventures

5(3)Top Rated
Ridgefield, Washington
Lower Columbia Guide Service - Lower Columbia Guide Service
Lower Columbia Guide Service

Lower Columbia Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated

Here at Lower Columbia Guide Service, we specialize in salmon, sturgeon, and rockfish fishing on the lower Columbia River and Pacific Ocean. We combine fishing and fun together to create an unforgettable experience.

SalmonStriped Bass
Castle Rock, Washington
Coleschrome - Coleschrome
Coleschrome

Coleschrome

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Toledo, Washington
Dan Ponciano Columbia River Fishing Guide - Kyle Ponciano
Kyle Ponciano

Dan Ponciano Columbia River Fishing Guide

3.5(4)
freshwater
Vancouver, Washington
Waters West Guide Service - Casey Weigel
Casey Weigel

Waters West Guide Service

Vancouver, Washington

columbia river fishing guide, columbia river spring chinook,Homepage for Waters West Guide Service located in Western Washington on the Wynoochee River famous for winter and summer run steelhead, washington state fishing guides, cowlitz river fishing guides, washington state river guides, washington state fishing salmon, cowlitz river, fishing cowlitz river, steelhead, cowlitz river springers, cowlitz steelhead

freshwaterSteelheadSalmon
Vancouver, Washington
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$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

Peak
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Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Vancouver4 guides · 9 miWashougal2 guides · 15 miWoodland2 guides · 13 miKalama2 guides · 22 miToledo2 guides · 50 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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.

Buy License Online — Washington

Species Regulations

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Check specific lake regulations as some have different limits or are catch-and-release only.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Northern Pike are a prohibited species in Washington, and must be killed if caught. Anglers should report any Northern Pike caught.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check specific lake regulations as some have different limits or are catch-and-release only.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round, unless otherwise specified for specific waters
Bag Limit:5 per day, no more than 2 over 14 inches
Size Limit:No minimum size, unless otherwise specified for specific waters

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to statewide rules. Some waters may be catch-and-release only.

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