Seasons

Fishing in Washington in May: What’s in Season

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

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

At their best in May

Central WA (Yakima/Methow/Klickitat)

Best in May: Rainbow trout

Best months: Apr–Jun, Dec–Feb

20 guides

Columbia Basin Lakes

Best in May: Walleye

Best months: Mar, May–Nov

14 guides

Pacific Coast (Westport/Ilwaco)

Best in May: Pacific halibut · Lingcod · Rockfish and other bottomfish

Best months: Mar–Nov

12 guides

Strait & Neah Bay

Best in May: Salmon · Halibut

Best months: May–Aug

10 guides

NE WA & Spokane

Best in May: Walleye · Kokanee · Trout

Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

6 guides