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Westport, WA Fishing Trip — April

Your Westport, WA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 45°F3.9" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

31 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Dover SoleExcellent
Dover Sole
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Petrale SoleExcellent
Petrale Sole
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Kelp GreenlingGood
Kelp Greenling
Various
Black RockfishGood
Black Rockfish
Various
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
Copper RockfishGood
Copper Rockfish
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Pacific HalibutGood
Pacific Halibut
Various
Canary RockfishGood
Canary Rockfish
Various
English SoleGood
English Sole
Various
False AlbacoreGood
False Albacore
Various
Bat RayGood
Bat Ray
Various
Blue RockfishGood
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonGood
Cabezon
Various
California HalibutGood
California Halibut
Various
Vermilion RockfishGood
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Dolly VardenGood
Dolly Varden
Various
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
BocaccioFair
Bocaccio
Various
Chum SalmonFair
Chum Salmon
Various
Sockeye SalmonFair
Sockeye Salmon
Various
Yelloweye RockfishFair
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Pink SalmonFair
Pink Salmon
Various
Green SturgeonFair
Green Sturgeon
Various
Albacore TunaFair
Albacore Tuna
Various

April Weather in Westport

55°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
3.9"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

12 Guides Matched

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
TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS - TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS
TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS

TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS

4.9(139)Top Rated
Westport, 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
Charterboat SLAMMER - Charterboat SLAMMER
Charterboat SLAMMER

Charterboat SLAMMER

4.6(29)Top Rated

Your Light-Tackle Fishing Experts

Westport, Washington
Predator Charters - Predator Charters
Predator Charters

Predator Charters

5(14)Top Rated
Westport, Washington
Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing - Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing
Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing

Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing

5(10)Top Rated

Hi, I'm Jason Takayoshi your 50 Ton Master Captain and owner of Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing

Westport, Washington
Tequila Too Sportfishing - Tequila Too Sportfishing
Tequila Too Sportfishing

Tequila Too Sportfishing

5(6)Top Rated

Explore Westport sportfishing with Captain Rich Graham and crew on the Tequila Too. Offering unforgettable fishing trips for all skill levels on the Pacific Ocean.

Westport, Washington
$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 / 3

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

Halibut

saltwater
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

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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.

Buy License Online — Washington

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.

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.

Dover Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check for specific closures or restrictions in marine areas.

Pacific Cod
Season:Varies by Marine Area
Bag Limit:Refer to specific Marine Area regulations
Size Limit:No minimum size

Regulations vary significantly by Marine Area. Consult the WDFW website for specific area rules, seasons, and gear restrictions.

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