Federal Way, WA Fishing Trip — October

Your Federal Way, WA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 45°F5.7" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

October Weather in Federal Way

59°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
5.7"
Rainfall
13
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.

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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

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.

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.

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