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Friday Harbor, WA Fishing Trip — February

Your Friday Harbor, WA Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 43°F / Low 36°F3.2" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

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

February Weather in Friday Harbor

43°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

2 in Friday Harbor + 11 Nearby

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$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

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

Lingcod

Various
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.

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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.

Lingcod
Season:Varies by marine area; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:1 per day in most marine areas
Size Limit:26-36 inch slot limit in most marine areas

Specific marine areas have different seasons and regulations; consult the WDFW website or printed pamphlet.

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.

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