Westport / Grays Harbor is a Washington coast fishery centered on the Grays Harbor entrance and adjacent Pacific water, where harbor outflow, jetties, and open-ocean structure create several distinct fishing settings. Chinook and coho salmon headline the fishery, while lingcod, rockfish, and surfperch add structure-oriented opportunities around the coast.
Current Coastal Rating
Fair · 56
Beta
Conditions are fair, but confidence is reduced because some coastal inputs are partial or prediction-based.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Should I Go?
Trip conditions only. Target-species activity and seasonal fishery patterns are not yet included.
Consider
Trip conditions may be workable, but important cautions or data limitations remain.
High confidence in the evaluated inputs — observational coverage is partial. — Required data sources were available and the key inputs were current.
Evaluates trip conditions using weather, tides, currents, waves, daylight, and active alerts.
This coastal rating is in public beta.
Missing waves are not calm. Forecast is not an observation. Prediction is not an observation.
Because this rating is in public beta, recommendations are capped at Consider when evidence is limited.
Service Status
Degraded
Coastal conditions are partial, stale, or predictions-only.
Recommended window
Tuesday · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM PDT
Window score
81
Max wind
12 mph
Max gust
22 mph
Daylight
100% of window
Tide state
falling
Why
Strong daylight coverage supports the evaluated window.
Current Readings
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 2:57 AM
NOAA Station
NOAA Station selected
Source
NOAA CO-OPS
Westport station
0.0 mi from destination
Water level
1.8 ft MLLW
Updated 10 min ago
Water temperature
55.2°F
Updated 10 min ago
Past 7 Days
NOAA Station
NOAA Station selected
Water level
Window Oct 13, 2026, 2:57 AM – Oct 20, 2026, 2:57 AM (rolling 168 hours)
Water level over the past 7 days. 1679 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 3:00 AM · to Oct 20, 2026, 2:48 AM Range -0.5 ft MLLW to 9.4 ft MLLW.
Readings decreased over the available period.
1679 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 3:00 AM · to Oct 20, 2026, 2:48 AM
Oregon · Ocean grounds west of the Columbia River Bar · Offshore
Approximately 49.1 miles away
Predicted Tides
Predicted
Near low tide
Next high tide
Oct 20, 2026, 9:33 AM
In 6 hr 35 min
7.0 ft MLLW
Previous
Low · Oct 20, 2026, 2:34 AM · 1.7 ft MLLW
Following
Low · Oct 20, 2026, 3:11 PM · 4.0 ft MLLW
Tide station at destination
Westport · NOAA 9441102
Predicted Tidal Current
Predicted
Tidal-current predictions are not available for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Westport / Grays Harbor Marine Area 2 fishery
WDFW Marine Area 2 Westport-Ocean Shores: Leadbetter Point north to the Queets River, excluding Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor proper. Anglers target lingcod and redtail surfperch from named jetties, plus Chinook and coho when current MA2 ocean-salmon tables are open. This destination represents the Westport ocean shore.
Fishery type
Pnw bar entrance jetty
Fishing modes
Shore
Inshore boat
Habitat and structure
Port of Westport boat access · Westport Jetty in Westport Light State Park · North Jetty near Ocean Shores
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Aug 21, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Jetty lingcod and surfperch are described especially in spring and early summer. Ocean Chinook and coho follow current WDFW ocean-salmon tables. Opening dates change and are not fixed here.
This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Lingcod
Primary
Ophiodon elongatus
Typical seasonal window begins in December
Typical seasonal window: DECEMBER — MARCH
May also be present outside this peak window.
Redtail surfperch
Secondary
Amphistichus rhodoterus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — EARLY SUMMER
May also be present outside this peak window.
Chinook salmon
SeasonalRegulations vary annually
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Coho salmon
SeasonalRegulations vary annually
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
WDFW names Chinook and coho for Marine Area 2. Confirm current notices.
Typical Seasonal Targets
Lingcod — DECEMBER — MARCH
Redtail surfperch — SPRING — EARLY SUMMER
Chinook salmon — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Coho salmon — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
How to Fish Westport / Grays Harbor
No profile-based seasonal technique guidance is listed for October.
Preparing for upcoming seasonal targets
Westport and Ocean Shores jetties
WDFW names Westport Jetty and the North Jetty near Ocean Shores for lingcod, rockfish, greenling, and surfperch especially spring and early summer.
Best for
Lingcod
Setup
Westport jetty and boat setup
Westport ocean boat
Boat from the Port of Westport. Grays Harbor Bar crossing hazard on peak ebb and high swell. Groundfish typically 6–20 miles per WDFW. Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor proper (2-1 / 2-2) are excluded.
Best for
Lingcod
Setup
Westport jetty and boat setup
Common Tackle Setups
Westport jetty and boat setup
Shore or boat spinning tackle for lingcod, surfperch, and salmon when MA2 ocean salmon is open. Ilwaco North Jetty and Willapa are separate destinations.
Rod
8–10 ft medium spinning rod for jetty, harbor, and nearshore work.
Reel
Spinning reel with a smooth drag.
Main line
20–40 lb braid.
Leader
Fluorocarbon or mono leader suited to rock, jetty, and surge.
Terminal tackle
Swivels.; Jig heads.; Hardware suited to current Marine Area rules.
Presentation
Marine Area 2 excludes Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor proper.; Pacific halibut is quota-managed. Crab is named historically; That is not a current harvest table.
Used for
Westport and Ocean Shores jetties
Westport ocean boat
Typical October Lures and Flies
Coming into the seasonal mix
Soft-plastic paddle tail
Lure
Lingcod
Shallow, Midwater, Variable · Steady, twitch, jig
Swim steadily through seams or hop lightly near bottom transitions
Soft-plastic jig head
Lure
Lingcod
Midwater, Bottom, Variable · Jig, slow, drift
Keep intermittent bottom contact around structure and soft edges
Diamond-style jig
Lure
Lingcod
Midwater to variable · Jig, fast, steady
Cast and retrieve with a steady or pulsed cadence through bait schools
General seasonal guidance, not a live recommendation, product endorsement, or guarantee of success.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Port of Westport primary boat access. Westport Jetty at Westport Light State Park. North Jetty near Ocean Shores. Beaches throughout Marine Area 2 for surfperch.
Primary hazards
Watch surge, boat traffic, and slippery rock. Grays Harbor Bar is hazardous on peak ebb and high swell.
Fishery considerations
Wind and swell can make the Grays Harbor bar and Westport jetties unsafe even when predicted tides look usable.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
