Seasons

Fishing in Washington in January: What’s in Season

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

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

At their best in January

Olympic Peninsula Winter Steelhead

Olympic Peninsula

Best in January: Winter-run steelhead

Best months: Dec–Mar

32 guides

Yakima River Trout Fishing

Central WA (Yakima/Methow/Klickitat)

Best in January: Whitefish

Best months: Apr–Jun, Dec–Feb

20 guides

Skagit, Snohomish and Skykomish Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

North Cascades Rivers

Best in January: Steelhead

Best months: Jul–Apr

15 guides

Squid Jigging in Puget Sound

Puget Sound & San Juans

Best in January: Market squid

Best months: Sep–Jan

2 guides

Some years or areas in January

Lake Roosevelt Walleye, Kokanee and Trout Fishing
Neah Bay Salmon and Halibut
Puget Sound Crabbing
Puget Sound Salmon Fishing