Rock Island, WA Fishing Trip — November

Your Rock Island, WA Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 40°F2.3" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in November

8 species
Dungeness CrabExcellent
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadGood
Steelhead
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
LingcodLow
Lingcod
Various
RockfishLow
Rockfish
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various

November Weather in Rock Island

49°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

12 Guides Near Rock Island

No guides are based in Rock Island, 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 / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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

Dungeness Crab
Season:Varies by area; typically summer/fall
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:6 1/4 inch minimum carapace width

Specific dates, times, and locations vary. Check the WDFW website for emergency rules and area closures.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch to 28-inch slot limit

Only legal to fish in the Columbia River downstream from Bonneville Dam.

Halibut
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No minimum or maximum size limit

Halibut seasons are typically open on specific days and areas, and are subject to in-season closures. Consult the WDFW website or regulations pamphlet for current openings.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by river system; check regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by river system; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by river system; check regulations

Many rivers are catch-and-release only for wild steelhead. Check the WDFW website for specific river regulations.

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