Offshore

Neah Bay / Olympic Coast Offshore

Offshore · Washington · Olympic Coast ocean grounds west of Tatoosh, not the marina

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Neah Bay / Olympic Coast Offshore

Offshore · Washington

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Wave Height

5.9 ft

Nearby / representative

Neah Bay, WA (46087) · NDBC 46087

Wave Period

9 s

Nearby / representative

Neah Bay, WA (46087) · NDBC 46087

Wave Direction

WNW

Nearby / representative

Neah Bay, WA (46087) · NDBC 46087

Nearby coastal destinations

  • Neah Bay12.4 mi

    Washington · Washington coast · Harbor

    Approximately 12.4 miles away

  • La Push / Quillayute River28.5 mi

    Washington · Washington coast · Harbor

    Approximately 28.5 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Neah Bay / Olympic Coast Offshore offshore fishery

Neah Bay / Olympic Coast Offshore is a salmon / halibut / rockfish destination in WA. neah-bay is harbor MA4 access pin. This sibling is ocean grounds west of Tatoosh. Olympic Coast NMS and Makah co-management. Exclude sanctuary and tribal closures. StrikeTracks does not offer a live ordinal coastal rating here.

Fishery type
  • Salmon halibut rockfish
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
Ocean grounds · Sanctuary fishable waters

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Pacific halibut, Chinook, and lingcod are legal-variable. Black rockfish is qualitative. Albacore is qualitative. IPHC/Makah/WDFW tables are legal overlays.

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

  • Pacific halibut illustration

    Pacific halibut

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Hippoglossus stenolepis

    Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER

  • Chinook Salmon illustration

    Chinook Salmon

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Lingcod illustration

    Lingcod

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Ophiodon elongatus

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

  • Black rockfish illustration

    Black rockfish

    Secondary

    Sebastes melanops

    Also called Black bass

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL

  • Albacore illustration

    Albacore

    Secondary

    Thunnus alalunga

    Also called Longfin tuna

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • Pacific halibut — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
  • Chinook Salmon — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Lingcod — SUMMER
  • Black rockfish — SPRING — FALL
  • Albacore — SUMMER — EARLY FALL

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore boat from Neah Bay. Not the marina docks.

Primary hazards

Exposed Olympic Coast seas. Regulatory complexity is high; still a coherent ground.

Fishery considerations

  • Do not inherit Neah Bay marina tides as ocean-grounds-local.
  • Regional NWS.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

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Location and Access

Cataloged offshore fishing destination

Offshore · Washington

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