Ocean Shores, WA Fishing Trip — July

Your Ocean Shores, WA Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 53°F0.6" rain · 3 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in July

8 species
Coho SalmonExcellent
Coho Salmon
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
Dungeness CrabFair
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various

July Weather in Ocean Shores

61°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
0.6"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

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

23 Guides Near Ocean Shores

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

Coho 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.

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.

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.

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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