Fishing Guides in Ilwaco, Washington
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Shake N Bake Sportfishing
Washington charter fishing - Live bait albacore tuna fishing. Shake N Bake Sportfishing is a tuna and salmon charter operating out of Ilwaco, Washington
Coho Charters & Motel
Get in touch with Coho Charters® in Ilwaco, WA, for all your fishing charter needs. Call us or fill out our form today. Click here to contact us!
Sea Breeze Charters
Sea Breeze Charters is a family-owned and operated business! We offer family-friendly fishing experiences in the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River. Our family has been fishing out of Ilwaco for 60+ years, and we are very proud of our family heritage!
Salty Dog Sportfishing
Pacific Salmon Charters
Charter fishing with Pacific Salmon Charters - #1 in Ilwaco! ling cod, sturgeon, salmon, tuna, bottom fish and more.
What's Biting in Ilwaco
10 species reported in the Ilwaco area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in Ilwaco, WA
Fishing in Ilwaco in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Ilwaco — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Ilwaco in February
February is a slower stretch for fishing around Ilwaco — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Ilwaco in March
4 species are active in and around Ilwaco in March: Rockfish, Steelhead, Striped Bass, Lingcod. Book one of Ilwaco's 5 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Ilwaco in April
7 species are active in and around Ilwaco in April: Rockfish, False Albacore, Steelhead, Striped Bass, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod. Book one of Ilwaco's 5 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Ilwaco in May
8 species are active in and around Ilwaco in May: Rockfish, False Albacore, Steelhead, Striped Bass, Albacore Tuna, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod. Book one of Ilwaco's 5 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Ilwaco in June
8 species are active in and around Ilwaco in June: Rockfish, False Albacore, Steelhead, Striped Bass, Albacore Tuna, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod. Book one of Ilwaco's 5 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Ilwaco in July
7 species are active in and around Ilwaco in July: Rockfish, False Albacore, Striped Bass, Albacore Tuna, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod. Book one of Ilwaco's 5 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Ilwaco in August
6 species are active in and around Ilwaco in August: Rockfish, False Albacore, Albacore Tuna, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod. Book one of Ilwaco's 5 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Ilwaco in September
2 species are active in and around Ilwaco in September: Steelhead, Striped Bass. Book one of Ilwaco's 5 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Ilwaco in October
2 species are active in and around Ilwaco in October: Steelhead, Striped Bass. Book one of Ilwaco's 5 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Ilwaco in November
2 species are active in and around Ilwaco in November: Steelhead, Striped Bass. Book one of Ilwaco's 5 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Ilwaco in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Ilwaco — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Ilwaco
Ilwaco, Washington offers various, saltwater, brackish fishing with 10 species reported in the area and 5 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are May, June, April, July.
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What You Can Catch in Ilwaco
Striped Bass
While Washington State might not be the first place that comes to mind for striped bass, the fishery near Ilwaco at the mouth of the Columbia River is a unique and burgeoning one. Stripers here are typically found in the brackish waters of the lower river and near the jetties at the river's mouth.
Full striped bass guide for Ilwaco →Albacore Tuna
Ilwaco, Washington, provides a strategic jumping-off point for pursuing albacore tuna in the Pacific Northwest. Situated near the mouth of the Columbia River, Ilwaco offers relatively quick access to offshore fishing grounds.
Full albacore tuna guide for Ilwaco →Coho Salmon
Ilwaco, Washington, is a prime location for targeting Coho salmon as they return to the Columbia River system. The "Buoy 10" fishery, near the mouth of the Columbia, is legendary, offering some of the best Coho fishing on the West Coast.
Full coho salmon guide for Ilwaco →False Albacore
Ilwaco, Washington offers excellent access to the Pacific Ocean and is a great starting point for targeting False Albacore. The fishery typically peaks from late summer into early fall, when warmer water and baitfish attract these speedy predators.
Full false albacore guide for Ilwaco →Fisheries near Ilwaco
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Types of Fishing in Ilwaco
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