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Fishing in Federal Way, WA

Washington, United States

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Top fish species in Federal Way

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Largemouth bass

Kitsap Lake

20 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

Long Lake

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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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About Federal Way fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Federal Way, Washington. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 10,765 catches for Largemouth bass, 5,009 catches for Rainbow trout, and 3,234 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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alex.bronitskiy +237 others fished here since January 2025

7-day weather forecast in Federal Way

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70 °F45 °F

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72 °F47 °F

Saturday

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67 °F47 °F

Sunday

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61 °F45 °F

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57 °F44 °F

Tuesday

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55 °F47 °F

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Fishing regulations in Federal Way

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 Federal Way, WA recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Tapps, Green River, Lake Steilacoom, Long Lake, and Bradley Lake.
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