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Ilwaco, WA Fishing Trip — September

Your Ilwaco, WA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 54°F3.6" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in September

10 species
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadGood
Steelhead
Various
Chinook SalmonFair
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
Coho SalmonFair
Coho Salmon
Various
False AlbacoreFair
False Albacore
Various
Albacore TunaFair
Albacore Tuna
Various
Dungeness CrabLow
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets

September Weather in Ilwaco

64°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Matched

Sea Breeze Charters - Sea Breeze Charters
Sea Breeze Charters

Sea Breeze Charters

4.6(220)Top Rated

Sea Breeze Charters is a family-owned and operated business! We offer family-friendly fishing experiences in the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River. Our family has been fishing out of Ilwaco for 60+ years, and we are very proud of our family heritage!

Ilwaco, Washington
Coho Charters & Motel - Coho Charters & Motel
Coho Charters & Motel

Coho Charters & Motel

4.7(76)Top Rated

Get in touch with Coho Charters® in Ilwaco, WA, for all your fishing charter needs. Call us or fill out our form today. Click here to contact us!

Ilwaco, Washington
Pacific Salmon Charters - Pacific Salmon Charters
Pacific Salmon Charters

Pacific Salmon Charters

4.1(132)

Charter fishing with Pacific Salmon Charters - #1 in Ilwaco! ling cod, sturgeon, salmon, tuna, bottom fish and more.

CodSalmonTuna
Ilwaco, Washington
Shake N Bake Sportfishing - Shake N Bake Sportfishing
Shake N Bake Sportfishing

Shake N Bake Sportfishing

5(16)Top Rated

Washington charter fishing - Live bait albacore tuna fishing. Shake N Bake Sportfishing is a tuna and salmon charter operating out of Ilwaco, Washington

Albacore TunaSalmonTuna
Ilwaco, Washington
Salty Dog Sportfishing - Salty Dog Sportfishing
Salty Dog Sportfishing

Salty Dog Sportfishing

4.3(9)
inshore
Ilwaco, 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 / 3

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.

Buy License Online — Washington

Species Regulations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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