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Spokane, WA Fishing Trip — December

Your Spokane, WA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 43°F / Low 32°F4.2" rain · 18 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

December Weather in Spokane

43°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
4.2"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Spokane

No guides are based in Spokane, but these guides operate nearby.

Reel Time Fishing - Reel Time Fishing
Reel Time Fishing

Reel Time Fishing

4.8(245)Top Rated

Premier Mag Bay Fishing Charters. Come Relax, Fish & Golf. All Inclusive Vacation Packages. Skilled Captains & Affordable!

Clarkston, Washington
Silver Bow Fly Shop - Silver Bow Fly Shop
Silver Bow Fly Shop

Silver Bow Fly Shop

5(151)Top Rated

Steelhead Fly Fishing Trips on the scenic Grande Ronde River, Washington with the Silver Bow Fly Shop Crew.

Steelhead
Spokane Valley, Washington
Steel Dreams Guide Service - Steel Dreams Guide Service
Steel Dreams Guide Service

Steel Dreams Guide Service

5(29)Top Rated
Clarkston, Washington
Hell Bent River Charters - Hell Bent River Charters
Hell Bent River Charters

Hell Bent River Charters

5(3)Top Rated

Go Fishing with Hellbent River Charters and catch Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Steelhead and Sturgeon!

SalmonSmallmouth BassSteelhead
Asotin, Washington
Eastern Washington Guides - Eastern Washington Guides
Eastern Washington Guides

Eastern Washington Guides

5(2)Top Rated

The best guided waterfowl hunting and fishing in Eastern Washington State & Moses Lake! Your hunting & fishing adventures begin here!

freshwater
Moses Lake, Washington
Lake Roosevelt Vacations - Ed Wimberly
Ed Wimberly

Lake Roosevelt Vacations

2.5(23)
freshwater
Kettle Falls, Washington
The Fishing Fanatic's Guide Service - The Fishing Fanatic's Guide Service
The Fishing Fanatic's Guide Service

The Fishing Fanatic's Guide Service

4(1)

Walleye and Tiger Muskie Guide in Washington State

MuskieWalleye
Moses Lake, Washington
$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

Striped Bass

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

Brown Trout

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

Catfish

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

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.

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.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to statewide rules. Some waters may have specific closures or gear restrictions.

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.

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