Olympia, WA Fishing Trip — April

Your Olympia, WA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 41°F2.1" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Olympia

61°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

2 in Olympia + 21 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

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.

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.

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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