Metaline, WA Fishing Trip — July

Your Metaline, WA Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 60°F1" rain · 6 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

5 species
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various

July Weather in Metaline

85°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

2 Guides Near Metaline

No guides are based in Metaline, 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 to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

Buy License Online — Washington

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.

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.

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.

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.

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