Mountlake Terrace, WA Fishing Trip — December
Your Mountlake Terrace, WA Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 40°F8.6" rain · 22 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairBrown Trout
Various
FairRainbow Trout
Various
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
December Weather in Mountlake Terrace
48°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
8.6"
Rainfall
22
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
1 in Mountlake Terrace + 30 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
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.
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.
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.
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.