Index, WA Fishing Trip — October
Your Index, WA Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 43°F11.8" rain · 20 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
October Weather in Index
58°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
11.8"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
28 Guides Near Index
No guides are based in Index, 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
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.
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.