Westport, WA Fishing Trip — July

Your Westport, WA Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in July

31 species
Chum SalmonExcellent
Chum Salmon
Various
Sockeye SalmonExcellent
Sockeye Salmon
Various
Coho SalmonExcellent
Coho Salmon
Various
Pacific HalibutExcellent
Pacific Halibut
Various
Pink SalmonExcellent
Pink Salmon
Various
Albacore TunaExcellent
Albacore Tuna
Various
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
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
BocaccioGood
Bocaccio
Various
Copper RockfishGood
Copper Rockfish
Various
Canary RockfishGood
Canary Rockfish
Various
English SoleGood
English Sole
Various
False AlbacoreGood
False Albacore
Various
Green SturgeonGood
Green Sturgeon
Various
Bat RayGood
Bat Ray
Various
Blue RockfishGood
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonGood
Cabezon
Various
Vermilion RockfishGood
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Dolly VardenGood
Dolly Varden
Various
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
Dungeness CrabFair
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Dover SoleFair
Dover Sole
Various
Yelloweye RockfishFair
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Pacific CodFair
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Petrale SoleFair
Petrale Sole
Various

12 Guides Matched

$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.

Buy License Online — Washington

Species Regulations

Chum 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 for chum salmon fishing in Washington vary significantly depending on the specific river or marine area. Consult the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) regulations pamphlet or website for the specific location you intend to fish.

Sockeye Salmon
Season:Varies by river system and year; check emergency regulations.
Bag Limit:Varies by river system and year; check emergency regulations.
Size Limit:No minimum size, but check specific regulations.

Sockeye seasons are highly dependent on run size forecasts and are often announced via emergency 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.

Pacific Halibut
Season:Varies by area and year; typically open for a few days or weekends in spring and summer.
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No minimum size limit, but maximum size limits may apply in some areas.

Halibut seasons are highly regulated and announced annually. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website for specific dates, areas, and regulations.

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