Neah Bay, WA Fishing Trip — May

Your Neah Bay, WA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 46°F3.4" rain · 14 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
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various

May Weather in Neah Bay

57°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

1 in Neah Bay + 12 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 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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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

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.

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.

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