Seasons

Fishing in Washington in March: What’s in Season

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

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

At their best in March

Olympic Peninsula

Best in March: Winter-run steelhead

Best months: Dec–Mar

32 guides

North Cascades Rivers

Best in March: Steelhead

Best months: Jul–Apr

15 guides

Columbia Basin Lakes

Best in March: Walleye

Best months: Mar, May–Nov

14 guides

Pacific Coast (Westport/Ilwaco)

Best in March: Lingcod · Rockfish and other bottomfish

Best months: Mar–Nov

12 guides