Des Moines, WA Fishing Trip — May
Your Des Moines, WA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 47°F1.7" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentWalleye
Various
May Weather in Des Moines
65°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
32 Guides Near Des Moines
No guides are based in Des Moines, but these guides operate 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
Peak
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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
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.
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.
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.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum, 22-inch maximum. Only one walleye greater than 22 inches may be retained.
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to statewide rules.