Tacoma, WA Fishing Trip — August

Your Tacoma, WA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 59°F1.8" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Dungeness CrabLow
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets

August Weather in Tacoma

79°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

29 Guides Near Tacoma

No guides are based in Tacoma, 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

Rockfish
Season:Varies by marine area; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by marine area; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by marine area; check specific regulations

Many rockfish species are protected; consult the WDFW website or printed pamphlet for species-specific regulations and marine area closures.

Chinook Salmon
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Regulations change frequently; always consult the WDFW website or printed pamphlet for the specific location and time.

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.

Coho Salmon
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Regulations change frequently; always consult the WDFW website or printed pamphlet for the specific location and time.

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