Cosmopolis, WA Fishing Trip — August

Your Cosmopolis, WA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 55°F2.4" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Cosmopolis

72°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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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 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 Fishing

  • 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.

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Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No closed season or size/catch limits, but check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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.

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