Westport, WA Fishing Trip — November

Your Westport, WA Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 54°F / Low 47°F10.3" rain · 20 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in November

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

November Weather in Westport

54°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
10.3"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days

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

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

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.

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.

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