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Pacific halibut

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Starry flounder

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Pacific staghorn sculpin

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General info

Lay Inlet is a water located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is most popular for fishing Pacific halibut, Pacific staghorn sculpin, and Starry flounder.

Location

47°20′13.7″N 122°39′16.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Lay Inlet, WA

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.

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Southworth

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Parkland

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Fort Lewis

17.2 miles away

Summit

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FAQ about Lay Inlet fishing

Lay Inlet is a water located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°20′13.7″N 122°39′16.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lay Inlet by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Lay Inlet are:
The latest Lay Inlet fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Lay Inlet, some of the species in season this June include: Lingcod, and Cabezon. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in Washington requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at authorized vendors.

In Washington, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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