Sumas, WA Fishing Trip — March
Your Sumas, WA Fishing Trip
March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 50°F / Low 36°F11.6" rain · 24 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in March
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodBrown Trout
Various
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
March Weather in Sumas
50°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
11.6"
Rainfall
24
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
10 Guides Near Sumas
No guides are based in Sumas, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
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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 / fly fishing Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- 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.
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.
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.
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.