Mercer Island, WA Fishing Trip — November

Your Mercer Island, WA Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 44°F7.6" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in November

8 species
Dungeness CrabExcellent
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadGood
Steelhead
Various
RockfishLow
Rockfish
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
LingcodLow
Lingcod
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various

November Weather in Mercer Island

53°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
7.6"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

32 Guides Near Mercer Island

No guides are based in Mercer Island, 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

Dungeness Crab
Season:Varies by area; typically summer/fall
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:6 1/4 inch minimum carapace width

Specific dates, times, and locations vary. Check the WDFW website for emergency rules and area closures.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch to 28-inch slot limit

Only legal to fish in the Columbia River downstream from Bonneville Dam.

Halibut
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No minimum or maximum size limit

Halibut seasons are typically open on specific days and areas, and are subject to in-season closures. Consult the WDFW website or regulations pamphlet for current openings.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by river system; check regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by river system; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by river system; check regulations

Many rivers are catch-and-release only for wild steelhead. Check the WDFW website for specific river regulations.

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