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Westport, WA Fishing Trip — May

Your Westport, WA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 49°F3.5" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

31 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Dover SoleExcellent
Dover Sole
Various
Kelp GreenlingExcellent
Kelp Greenling
Various
Black RockfishExcellent
Black Rockfish
Various
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
Copper RockfishExcellent
Copper Rockfish
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Pacific HalibutExcellent
Pacific Halibut
Various
Canary RockfishExcellent
Canary Rockfish
Various
English SoleExcellent
English Sole
Various
False AlbacoreExcellent
False Albacore
Various
Bat RayExcellent
Bat Ray
Various
Blue RockfishExcellent
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonExcellent
Cabezon
Various
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
Vermilion RockfishExcellent
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Dolly VardenExcellent
Dolly Varden
Various
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
Petrale SoleExcellent
Petrale Sole
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
BocaccioGood
Bocaccio
Various
Chum SalmonGood
Chum Salmon
Various
Sockeye SalmonGood
Sockeye Salmon
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Yelloweye RockfishGood
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Pink SalmonGood
Pink Salmon
Various
Green SturgeonGood
Green Sturgeon
Various
Albacore TunaGood
Albacore Tuna
Various

May Weather in Westport

57°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

12 Guides Matched

Westport Charters - Kelly Westrick
Kelly Westrick

Westport Charters

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Westport, Washington
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TORNADO FISHING CHARTERS

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Advantage Charters

Advantage Charters

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Advantage Charters offers you a great charter fishing experience in Westport, Washington.

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Westport, Washington
Captain & Crew Charters - Captain & Crew Charters
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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
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Deep Sea Sportfishing

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Predator Charters

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Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing

Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing

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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.

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.

Chinook 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.

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