Offshore
Neah Bay / Olympic Coast Offshore
Offshore · Washington · Olympic Coast ocean grounds west of Tatoosh
Location Snapshot
Neah Bay / Olympic Coast Offshore represents the exposed ocean grounds west of Tatoosh Island, distinct from the Neah Bay harbor and marina. Pacific halibut, Chinook salmon, and lingcod are principal supported targets, with black rockfish and albacore adding bottomfish and pelagic variety.
Information Only
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Marine Conditions
Planning context — not a fishing rating.
Regional Marine Forecast
Today
NE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Wave Height
4.3 ft
Nearby / representative
Neah Bay, WA (46087) · NDBC 46087
Wave Period
11 s
Nearby / representative
Neah Bay, WA (46087) · NDBC 46087
Wave Direction
W
Nearby / representative
Neah Bay, WA (46087) · NDBC 46087
Nearby fishing destinations
Washington · Washington coast · Harbor
Approximately 12.4 miles away
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 ocean water west of Tatoosh for Pacific halibut, Chinook salmon, and lingcod. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary rules and Makah co-management apply. Sanctuary and tribal closures stay excluded.
- Habitat and structure
- Ocean grounds · Sanctuary fishable waters
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Seasons for Pacific halibut, Chinook, and lingcod change with the annual rules. Black rockfish follow a typical season. Albacore follow a typical season. 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
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyHippoglossus stenolepis
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Chinook Salmon
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyOncorhynchus tshawytscha
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Lingcod
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyOphiodon elongatus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Sebastes melanops
Also called Black bass
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
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
- Neah Bay marina tides are not representative of this location.
- Regional NWS.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Fishery Sources
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Location and Access
This marker is the mapped fishing area. It is not a boat ramp, a parking area, or a place to drive to.
