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Tacoma, WA Fishing Trip — May

Your Tacoma, WA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 48°F1.4" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various

May Weather in Tacoma

66°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

29 Guides Near Tacoma

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

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Cut Plug Charters-Seattle Salmon Fishing - Cut Plug Charters-Seattle Salmon Fishing
Cut Plug Charters-Seattle Salmon Fishing

Cut Plug Charters-Seattle Salmon Fishing

4.9(363)Top Rated

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Seattle, Washington
All Star Seattle Fishing Charters - All Star Seattle Fishing Charters
All Star Seattle Fishing Charters

All Star Seattle Fishing Charters

4.9(365)Top Rated

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Seattle, Washington
Spot Tail Seattle Fishing Charters - Spot Tail Seattle Fishing Charters
Spot Tail Seattle Fishing Charters

Spot Tail Seattle Fishing Charters

4.9(179)Top Rated

Our Seattle fly fishing trips are done off a boat near shorelines. Captain Keith has been fishing on Seattle’s Puget Sound for over 50 years.

Seattle, Washington
Emerald Water Anglers LLC - Emerald Water Anglers LLC
Emerald Water Anglers LLC

Emerald Water Anglers LLC

4.9(153)Top Rated

Fly fishing Seattle with experts from Emerald Water Anglers. Visit our boutique retail store in West Seattle for all your local fly fishing Seattle needs.

Seattle, Washington
Fish Finders Private Charters - Fish Finders Private Charters
Fish Finders Private Charters

Fish Finders Private Charters

4.9(87)Top Rated

Discover Washington’s salmon fishing seasons and best times to book your trip. Learn when to catch Chinook, Coho, Pink, and more with Fish Finders Private Charters in Seattle.

Salmon
Seattle, Washington
Big King Salmon Charters - Big King Salmon Charters
Big King Salmon Charters

Big King Salmon Charters

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Chinook Salmon are also known as King Salmon are the largest of the Salmon species in the Pacific Ocean. We fish for Chinook Salmon Book Your Trip Now

Salmon
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Sasquatch Sportfishing - Sasquatch Sportfishing
Sasquatch Sportfishing

Sasquatch Sportfishing

5(72)Top Rated

Browse through stunning photos of our fishing charters in Edmonds. Get a glimpse of the breathtaking views, impressive catches, and memorable moments enjoyed by our guests.

Edmonds, Washington
Wind Knot Salmon Guides- Salmon Seattle - Wind Knot Salmon Guides- Salmon Seattle
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Wind Knot Salmon Guides- Salmon Seattle

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Customer service in the fishing guide business is as crucial to success as catching salmon! We strive to provide easy to find information on our website. We also are diligent in answering calls, responding to texts. Our book now feature allows customers to quickly book there trip for there computer or smart phone.

Salmon
Seattle, Washington
Puget Sound Sports Fishing - Puget Sound Sports Fishing
Puget Sound Sports Fishing

Puget Sound Sports Fishing

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Check out our blog and other related content about our Fishing Charter, King Salmon Fishing, and more!

Salmon
Edmonds, Washington
Ruby D Charters - Ruby D Charters
Ruby D Charters

Ruby D Charters

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Experience Seattle salmon fishing with Ruby D Charters! Book a private trip with our expert father-and-son team. Now accepting 2025 reservations—reserve now!

Salmon
Edmonds, Washington
Axis Charters - Axis Charters
Axis Charters

Axis Charters

4.9(57)Top Rated

Transparent Seattle fishing charter prices & rates for salmon, lingcod and more on Puget Sound. Half-day or full-day. Book Axis Sport Fishing

LingcodSalmon
Edmonds, Washington
Best Seattle Fishing - Best Seattle Fishing
Best Seattle Fishing

Best Seattle Fishing

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Explore our competitive pricing for unforgettable salmon fishing charters in Puget Sound with our expert guides.

Salmon
Seattle, 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

Striped Bass

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

Rockfish

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

Dungeness Crab

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

Chinook Salmon

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

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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

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.

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.

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