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
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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
6.6 ft
Nearby / representative
Columbia River Bar, OR (46029) · NDBC 46029
Wave Period
11 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
Washington · Washington coast · Harbor
Approximately 18.6 miles away
Washington · Washington coast · Harbor
Approximately 47.8 miles away
Oregon · Ocean grounds west of the Columbia River Bar · Offshore
Approximately 49.8 miles away
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.
- 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
Thunnus alalunga
Also called Longfin tuna
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Pacific halibut
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyHippoglossus stenolepis
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Chinook Salmon
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyOncorhynchus tshawytscha
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Coho Salmon
SecondaryRegulations vary annuallyOncorhynchus kisutch
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Lingcod
SecondaryRegulations vary annuallyOphiodon elongatus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
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.
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.