Ruston, WA Fishing Trip — December

Your Ruston, WA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 50°F / Low 41°F10.5" rain · 21 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various

December Weather in Ruston

50°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
10.5"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days

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

30 Guides Near Ruston

No guides are based in Ruston, but these guides operate 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.

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.

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.

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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