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Ocean Shores, WA Fishing Trip — February

Your Ocean Shores, WA Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 46°F / Low 38°F9.6" rain · 20 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
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
HalibutLow
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling

February Weather in Ocean Shores

46°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
9.6"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days

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

23 Guides Near Ocean Shores

No guides are based in Ocean Shores, but these guides operate nearby.

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Westport Charters - Kelly Westrick
Kelly Westrick

Westport Charters

4.7(370)Top Rated
inshore
Westport, Washington
Mutineer Charters - Mutineer Charters
Mutineer Charters

Mutineer Charters

4.8(280)Top Rated
Westport, Washington
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
TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS - TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS
TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS

TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS

4.9(139)Top Rated
Westport, Washington
Bad Ash Outdoors - Bad Ash Outdoors
Bad Ash Outdoors

Bad Ash Outdoors

5(108)Top Rated

Shop from Bad Ash for select pieces special to Ashley. Find fishing & outdoor gear. Read about Ashley's professional educational approach to fishing.

Taholah, 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
Advantage Charters - Advantage Charters
Advantage Charters

Advantage Charters

4.8(52)Top Rated

Advantage Charters offers you a great charter fishing experience in Westport, Washington.

inshore
Westport, Washington
Captain & Crew Charters - Captain & Crew Charters
Captain & Crew Charters

Captain & Crew Charters

4.8(34)Top Rated

Contact Us

Westport, Washington
High Life Charters - High Life Charters
High Life Charters

High Life Charters

5(25)Top Rated

What to bring on your charter fishing trip. The HIGH LIFE specializes in catching Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, Tuna, and Halibut out of Westport, Washington.

HalibutLingcodSalmon
Westport, Washington
Deep Sea Sportfishing - Deep Sea Sportfishing
Deep Sea Sportfishing

Deep Sea Sportfishing

4.8(28)Top Rated
Westport, Washington
Gold Rush Charters - Gold Rush Charters
Gold Rush Charters

Gold Rush Charters

4.6(34)Top Rated
Westport, Washington
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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

Steelhead

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Westport12 guides · 4 miForks6 guides · 72 miIlwaco5 guides · 46 miLa Push3 guides · 69 miMontesano3 guides · 27 miOlympia2 guides · 60 mi

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.

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.

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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