Port Townsend, WA Fishing Trip — December
Your Port Townsend, WA Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 43°F6.9" rain · 18 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
8 species
ExcellentDungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairHalibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
FairSteelhead
Various
LowRockfish
Various
LowChinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
LowLingcod
Various
LowCoho Salmon
Various
December Weather in Port Townsend
48°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
6.9"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
1 in Port Townsend + 37 Nearby
$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
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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.
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.
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.
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.