Plan a Fishing Trip to Ilwaco, WA

5 guidesBest months: May, April, June, July

What's Biting in Ilwaco Right Now

Dungeness Crab
Excellentsaltwater
Crab Traps, Ring Nets, Hand Lines
Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Lingcod
GoodVarious
Rockfish
GoodVarious
Steelhead
GoodVarious
Chinook Salmon
Fairboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Halibut
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Coho Salmon
FairVarious
False Albacore
FairVarious
Albacore Tuna
FairVarious

What to Bring

Check with Ilwaco guides 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

Red Drum are not commonly found in Washington waters. Regulations would be nonexistent or very rare.