Palouse, WA Fishing Trip — May

Your Palouse, WA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 44°F1.2" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various

May Weather in Palouse

64°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Palouse

No guides are based in Palouse, 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.

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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.

Buy License Online — Washington

Species Regulations

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for exceptions or special rules.

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.

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.

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