Federal Way, WA Fishing Trip — April
Your Federal Way, WA Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 42°F3.3" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentRainbow Trout
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Federal Way
60°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
32 Guides Near Federal Way
No guides are based in Federal Way, 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
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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.
Rainbow Trout
Season:Varies by water body
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:Varies by water body
Regulations vary significantly by water body. Consult the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for specific locations.
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.
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.