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Fishing in Des Moines, WA

Washington, United States

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Washington

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Rock bass

Lake Washington

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Rainbow trout

Beaver Lake

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Rainbow trout

Beaver Lake

15 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Yellow perch

Lake Washington

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Largemouth bass

Lake Washington

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Brown rockfish

Puget Sound

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Pumpkinseed

Lake Washington

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Yellow perch

Lake Washington

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Rainbow trout

Pine Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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About Des Moines fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Des Moines, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 9,913 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,890 catches for Rainbow trout, and 3,182 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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alex.bronitskiy +222 others fished here since January 2025

7-day weather forecast in Des Moines

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Fishing regulations in Des Moines

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Washington can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Des Moines, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Tapps, Puget Sound, Green River, Lake Meridian, and East Passage.
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