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Anacortes, WA Fishing Trip — January

Your Anacortes, WA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 44°F / Low 32°F1.7" rain · 8 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
Dungeness CrabExcellent
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
HalibutLow
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various

January Weather in Anacortes

44°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

5 Guides Matched

R&R Fishing Charters - R&R Fishing Charters
R&R Fishing Charters

R&R Fishing Charters

4.9(223)Top Rated

R&R Charters is celebrating its 28th year providing guided salmon, halibut & lingcod fishing charter trips throughout the San Juan Islands. Book online today!

HalibutLingcodSalmon
Anacortes, Washington
Highliner Charters - Highliner Charters
Highliner Charters

Highliner Charters

4.9(208)Top Rated

Fishing Seasons in the San Juan's and Anacortes

Anacortes, Washington
Salish Forager - Salish Forager
Salish Forager

Salish Forager

5(18)Top Rated

Salish Forager - Personalized sea to table experiences

Anacortes, Washington
Stoutfish Charters - Stoutfish Charters
Stoutfish Charters

Stoutfish Charters

4.1(19)

Stout Fish Charters of Anacortes, WA provides fishing charters and excursions tours in the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Book today at 425-345-9577.

inshore
Anacortes, Washington
San Juan Adventures - San Juan Adventures
San Juan Adventures

San Juan Adventures

5(4)Top Rated

San Juan Adventures is your premier crabbing, shrimping and lingcod charter in Roche Harbor and Anacortes, Washington. To book a call us at (360) 661-5475.

inshoreLingcod
Anacortes, Washington
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Rockfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Dungeness Crab

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Chinook Salmon

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Washington Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$30.05
Non-Resident$84.50
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Freshwater, saltwater, and combination licenses available. Catch record card required for salmon/steelhead.

Buy License Online — Washington

Species Regulations

Dungeness Crab
Season:Varies by area; typically summer/fall
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:6 1/4 inch minimum carapace width

Specific dates, times, and locations vary. Check the WDFW website for emergency rules and area closures.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch to 28-inch slot limit

Only legal to fish in the Columbia River downstream from Bonneville Dam.

Rockfish
Season:Varies by marine area; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by marine area; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by marine area; check specific regulations

Many rockfish species are protected; consult the WDFW website or printed pamphlet for species-specific regulations and marine area closures.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by river system; check regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by river system; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by river system; check regulations

Many rivers are catch-and-release only for wild steelhead. Check the WDFW website for specific river regulations.

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