Offshore

Westport Offshore

Offshore · Washington · Westport MA2 ocean grounds west of Grays Harbor

Location Snapshot

Westport Offshore covers Washington ocean grounds west of Grays Harbor, distinct from the harbor entrance, jetties, and nearshore Westport fishery. Albacore, Pacific halibut, and Chinook salmon are principal supported targets, with coho salmon, lingcod, and black rockfish broadening the offshore mix.

Information Only

StrikeTracks does not currently provide an Offshore fishing-condition rating. Marine Conditions are observations and forecasts for trip planning. They are not an Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor fishing score.

Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Regional Marine Forecast

Today

N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Wave Height

6.2 ft

Nearby / representative

Columbia River Bar, OR (46029) · NDBC 46029

Wave Period

9 s

Nearby / representative

Columbia River Bar, OR (46029) · NDBC 46029

Wave Direction

WNW

Nearby / representative

Columbia River Bar, OR (46029) · NDBC 46029

Nearby fishing destinations

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Westport Offshore offshore fishery

Westport Offshore is ocean grounds west of Grays Harbor for albacore, Pacific halibut, and Chinook salmon. These grounds are not a no-take area.

Fishery type
  • Albacore halibut grounds
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
Ocean grounds · All-depth

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Albacore follow a typical season. Seasons for Pacific halibut, Chinook, and coho change with the annual rules. Seasons for Lingcod and black rockfish change with the annual rules.

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

  • Albacore illustration

    Albacore

    Primary

    Thunnus alalunga

    Also called Longfin tuna

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • 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

  • Coho Salmon illustration

    Coho Salmon

    SecondaryRegulations vary annually

    Oncorhynchus kisutch

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Lingcod illustration

    Lingcod

    SecondaryRegulations 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

Typical Seasonal Targets

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

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

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore boat across Grays Harbor bar. Not the jetties.

Primary hazards

Bar crossings and ocean seas. Legal salmon/halibut tables vary annually.

Fishery considerations

  • Grays Harbor jetty tides are not representative of this location.
  • Regional NWS.

Regulations

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

Location and Access

Offshore · Washington

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