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South Bend, WA Fishing Trip — October

Your South Bend, WA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 44°F7.6" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

October Weather in South Bend

59°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
7.6"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

24 Guides Near South Bend

No guides are based in South Bend, but these guides operate nearby.

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Westport Charters - Kelly Westrick
Kelly Westrick

Westport Charters

4.7(370)Top Rated
inshore
Westport, Washington
Mutineer Charters - Mutineer Charters
Mutineer Charters

Mutineer Charters

4.8(280)Top Rated
Westport, Washington
Sea Breeze Charters - Sea Breeze Charters
Sea Breeze Charters

Sea Breeze Charters

4.6(220)Top Rated

Sea Breeze Charters is a family-owned and operated business! We offer family-friendly fishing experiences in the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River. Our family has been fishing out of Ilwaco for 60+ years, and we are very proud of our family heritage!

Ilwaco, Washington
TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS - TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS
TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS

TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS

4.9(139)Top Rated
Westport, Washington
Coho Charters & Motel - Coho Charters & Motel
Coho Charters & Motel

Coho Charters & Motel

4.7(76)Top Rated

Get in touch with Coho Charters® in Ilwaco, WA, for all your fishing charter needs. Call us or fill out our form today. Click here to contact us!

Ilwaco, Washington
Pacific Salmon Charters - Pacific Salmon Charters
Pacific Salmon Charters

Pacific Salmon Charters

4.1(132)

Charter fishing with Pacific Salmon Charters - #1 in Ilwaco! ling cod, sturgeon, salmon, tuna, bottom fish and more.

CodSalmonTuna
Ilwaco, Washington
Advantage Charters - Advantage Charters
Advantage Charters

Advantage Charters

4.8(52)Top Rated

Advantage Charters offers you a great charter fishing experience in Westport, Washington.

inshore
Westport, Washington
Captain & Crew Charters - Captain & Crew Charters
Captain & Crew Charters

Captain & Crew Charters

4.8(34)Top Rated

Contact Us

Westport, Washington
High Life Charters - High Life Charters
High Life Charters

High Life Charters

5(25)Top Rated

What to bring on your charter fishing trip. The HIGH LIFE specializes in catching Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, Tuna, and Halibut out of Westport, Washington.

HalibutLingcodSalmon
Westport, Washington
Deep Sea Sportfishing - Deep Sea Sportfishing
Deep Sea Sportfishing

Deep Sea Sportfishing

4.8(28)Top Rated
Westport, Washington
Gold Rush Charters - Gold Rush Charters
Gold Rush Charters

Gold Rush Charters

4.6(34)Top Rated
Westport, Washington
Charterboat SLAMMER - Charterboat SLAMMER
Charterboat SLAMMER

Charterboat SLAMMER

4.6(29)Top Rated

Your Light-Tackle Fishing Experts

Westport, Washington
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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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Westport12 guides · 22 miIlwaco5 guides · 28 miMontesano3 guides · 24 miOlympia2 guides · 50 miWoodland2 guides · 73 miKalama2 guides · 65 mi

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 inshore Fishing

  • 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.

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Species Regulations

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.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum, 22-inch maximum. Only one walleye greater than 22 inches may be retained.

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to statewide rules.

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.

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.

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