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Westport, WA Fishing Trip — January

Your Westport, WA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 38°F4.2" rain · 11 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

31 species
Dungeness CrabExcellent
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Dover SoleGood
Dover Sole
Various
Pacific CodGood
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Petrale SoleGood
Petrale Sole
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Kelp GreenlingFair
Kelp Greenling
Various
Black RockfishFair
Black Rockfish
Various
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
Copper RockfishFair
Copper Rockfish
Various
Canary RockfishFair
Canary Rockfish
Various
English SoleFair
English Sole
Various
Blue RockfishFair
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonFair
Cabezon
Various
California HalibutFair
California Halibut
Various
Vermilion RockfishFair
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
HalibutLow
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
BocaccioLow
Bocaccio
Various
Chum SalmonLow
Chum Salmon
Various
Sockeye SalmonLow
Sockeye Salmon
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Yelloweye RockfishLow
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Pacific HalibutLow
Pacific Halibut
Various
Pink SalmonLow
Pink Salmon
Various
False AlbacoreLow
False Albacore
Various
Green SturgeonLow
Green Sturgeon
Various
Albacore TunaLow
Albacore Tuna
Various
Bat RayLow
Bat Ray
Various
Dolly VardenLow
Dolly Varden
Various

January Weather in Westport

48°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
4.2"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

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

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Westport, Washington
Gold Rush Charters - Gold Rush Charters
Gold Rush Charters

Gold Rush Charters

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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

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.

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.

Petrale Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day, aggregate limit with other flatfish species
Size Limit:No size limit

Check emergency regulations for closures or changes to bag limits in specific marine areas.

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