Westport Fishermen's Monument

Saltwater runs deep in the veins of many, but for a few, the ocean is home. Westport, Washington, is home to one of the largest commercial fishing fleets along the West Coast. Westport is a beautiful community with shadowing reminders to respect the power of the ocean and to practice water safety, as well as appreciate the fishing industry, where men and women work tirelessly to harvest the world's seafood.

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Hooked on Westport! Discover your perfect charter fishing trip.

You may have heard that halibut dates were released for the 2023 season or that the charter offices are beginning to book – but what exactly is a halibut trip? And what other trips are available? Here is a quick overview of the fishing opportunities out of Westport (specific details may vary depending on the charterboat – please call your preferred boat, company, or booking agency to confirm details).

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Westport's Fresh Catch: Dump Day & Cookies

If you've spent time in Westport lately, you may have experienced some excitement about Dump Day being announced for Feb 3rd. If you've never heard the term Dump Day before, I'm sure many colorful images come to mind, but it's not what you think! For weeks, Westport's commercial fishermen and cannery workers have patiently awaited the start of their crabbing season. Waiting for Dump Day is like a group of runners at the start line, just waiting for the signal to go! With pots neatly stacked on shore, boats tuned up, and commercial fishermen ready to get out to sea and haul in nature's bounty. 

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King Tides in Westport

King tides and high surf created an unforgettable weekend in Westport. Mother Nature put on a show of epic proportions with an eleven-foot high tide and the wave heights reaching over twenty feet. Standing in the safety of the observation tower at the Westport Marina, visitors got a front-row view to feel and see the power of the ocean. Their cheers, only slightly muffled by the sounds of the surf, could be heard throughout the marina.

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Westport's Fresh Catch: Albacore Tuna

Seafood lovers will want to discover Westport, Washington, just a few hours southwest of Seattle. This small harbor town, located on the edge of the Pacific Coast, offers excellent recreation, lodging, dining, and charter fishing experiences for visitors. But did you know it's also the West Coast's commercial fishing hub?

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Westport's Fresh Catch: Salmon

Is there anything better than eating fresh fish by the seashore? Seafood lovers will want to experience Westport, Washington, located just a few hours southwest of Seattle. This small harbor town, located on the edge of the Pacific Coast, offers excellent recreation, lodging, dining, and charter fishing experiences. However, the local seafood attracts visitors from across the country.

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The Lost Art of Weaving Metal

In a town still known for its flourishing fishing industry, gear sheds, and crab pot yards, one local shed is busy with traditional gear prep as the crabbing season is about to kick off in Westport, WA. Home to one of the last boat Captains who knits and repairs his crab pots with skills learned through a lifetime of crab fishing.

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Hooked on Westport: Boat Basin Salmon Fishing 

In 1975, Westport began raising coho in the marina that would be released and return as jacks and adults in the fall. Sometime in late August to early September, you will likely catch a glimpse of these now-adult salmon swimming around the edges of the harbor in a big loop, offering a fun, local opportunity to catch salmon here in the Westport Marina.

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