Westport, WA Fishing Trip — October

Your Westport, WA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 49°F7.2" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

31 species
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Dover SoleGood
Dover Sole
Various
California HalibutGood
California Halibut
Various
Petrale SoleGood
Petrale Sole
Various
Chinook SalmonFair
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Kelp GreenlingFair
Kelp Greenling
Various
Black RockfishFair
Black Rockfish
Various
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
Copper RockfishFair
Copper Rockfish
Various
Sockeye SalmonFair
Sockeye Salmon
Various
Coho SalmonFair
Coho Salmon
Various
Pacific HalibutFair
Pacific Halibut
Various
Canary RockfishFair
Canary Rockfish
Various
English SoleFair
English Sole
Various
Green SturgeonFair
Green Sturgeon
Various
Bat RayFair
Bat Ray
Various
Blue RockfishFair
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonFair
Cabezon
Various
Vermilion RockfishFair
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Dolly VardenFair
Dolly Varden
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
BocaccioLow
Bocaccio
Various
Chum SalmonLow
Chum Salmon
Various
Yelloweye RockfishLow
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Pink SalmonLow
Pink Salmon
Various
False AlbacoreLow
False Albacore
Various
Albacore TunaLow
Albacore Tuna
Various

October Weather in Westport

59°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
7.2"
Rainfall
16
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

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.

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.

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.

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