Seasons

Fishing in Washington in April: What’s in Season

Fisheries that are at their best in April. Best Times, Not Regulations.

4 of the 15 fisheries on our map are at their best in April. Another 3 are fished in April in some years or some areas. Best Times, Not Regulations.

At their best in April

Central WA (Yakima/Methow/Klickitat)

Best in April: Rainbow trout

Best months: Apr–Jun, Dec–Feb

20 guides

North Cascades Rivers

Best in April: Steelhead

Best months: Jul–Apr

15 guides

Pacific Coast (Westport/Ilwaco)

Best in April: Lingcod · Rockfish and other bottomfish

Best months: Mar–Nov

12 guides

NE WA & Spokane

Best in April: Walleye · Kokanee · Trout

Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

6 guides