Des Moines, WA Fishing Trip — October

Your Des Moines, WA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 45°F5.8" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

October Weather in Des Moines

58°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
5.8"
Rainfall
14
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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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