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Montesano, WA Fishing Trip — April

Your Montesano, WA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 39°F4" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Montesano

59°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Matched

Washington State Fishing Guides - Washington State Fishing Guides
Washington State Fishing Guides

Washington State Fishing Guides

4.7(21)Top Rated

Fully guided sport fishing drifts. Provided lunch & fishing gear. Lodging available on our property in Montesano. Fish with us at Washington State Fishing Guides.

Montesano, Washington
Miller's Sportfishing - Miller's Sportfishing
Miller's Sportfishing

Miller's Sportfishing

5(2)Top Rated

Experience the ultimate fishing adventure with Miller's Sportfishing! Specializing in salmon fishing trips in Washington!

Salmon
Montesano, Washington
Black Dog Sportfishing - Black Dog Sportfishing
Black Dog Sportfishing

Black Dog Sportfishing

5(1)Top Rated

When fishing in Craig you will first fly into Ketchikan via Alaska Airlines. They have several daily flights from Seattle to Ketchikan.

Montesano, Washington

Prepare for Your Trip

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
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Montesano from ~$150/night
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Pickup in Montesano

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Montesano

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Northern Pike are a prohibited species in Washington, and must be killed if caught. Anglers should report any Northern Pike caught.

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.

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.

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