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Anacortes, WA Fishing Trip — May

Your Anacortes, WA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 46°F2.4" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various

May Weather in Anacortes

59°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

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

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.

Chinook Salmon
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Regulations change frequently; always consult the WDFW website or printed pamphlet for the specific location and time.

Halibut
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No minimum or maximum size limit

Halibut seasons are typically open on specific days and areas, and are subject to in-season closures. Consult the WDFW website or regulations pamphlet for current openings.

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