Port Townsend, WA Fishing Trip — February
Your Port Townsend, WA Fishing Trip
February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 44°F / Low 38°F3.3" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in February
8 species
ExcellentDungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairRockfish
Various
FairLingcod
Various
FairSteelhead
Various
LowChinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
LowHalibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
LowCoho Salmon
Various
February Weather in Port Townsend
44°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
12
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.
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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.
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.
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.