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Plan a Fishing Trip to Anacortes, WA

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What's Biting in Anacortes Right Now

Striped Bass
Excellentboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Steelhead
ExcellentVarious
Rockfish
GoodVarious
Dungeness Crab
Goodsaltwater
Crab Traps, Ring Nets, Hand Lines
Chinook Salmon
Goodboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Halibut
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Coho Salmon
GoodVarious
Lingcod
GoodVarious

Top Fishing Guides in Anacortes

Salish Forager - Salish Forager
Salish Forager

Salish Forager

5(18)Top Rated

Salish Forager - Personalized sea to table experiences

Anacortes, Washington
San Juan Adventures - San Juan Adventures
San Juan Adventures

San Juan Adventures

5(4)Top Rated

San Juan Adventures is your premier crabbing, shrimping and lingcod charter in Roche Harbor and Anacortes, Washington. To book a call us at (360) 661-5475.

inshoreLingcod
Anacortes, Washington
R&R Fishing Charters - R&R Fishing Charters
R&R Fishing Charters

R&R Fishing Charters

4.9(223)Top Rated

R&R Charters is celebrating its 28th year providing guided salmon, halibut & lingcod fishing charter trips throughout the San Juan Islands. Book online today!

HalibutLingcodSalmon
Anacortes, Washington
Highliner Charters - Highliner Charters
Highliner Charters

Highliner Charters

4.9(208)Top Rated

Fishing Seasons in the San Juan's and Anacortes

Anacortes, Washington
Stoutfish Charters - Stoutfish Charters
Stoutfish Charters

Stoutfish Charters

4.1(19)

Stout Fish Charters of Anacortes, WA provides fishing charters and excursions tours in the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Book today at 425-345-9577.

inshore
Anacortes, Washington

What to Bring

Check with Anacortes guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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For Your Target Species

Striper Swimbaits
Paddle tail swimbaits in bunker and herring colors
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Salmon Spoon Lures
Trolling and casting spoons in proven salmon colors
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For Inshore Fishing

Performance Fishing Shirt
UPF 50+ long sleeve — stay cool and protected all day
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UV Neck Gaiter
Sun protection for face and neck that breathes in the heat
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For the Season

Waterproof Backpack
Keeps electronics and gear dry in downpours and spray
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Anti-Fog Sunglasses Spray
Keep polarized lenses clear in humid and rainy conditions
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Trip Essentials

Fishing Pliers
Saltwater-resistant pliers with split ring tool and line cutter
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Waterproof Dry Bag
Roll-top bag for phone, wallet, and keys — keeps everything dry
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Things to Do in Anacortes

Activities for your non-fishing days

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Washington Fishing License

Red Drum are not commonly found in Washington waters. Regulations would be nonexistent or very rare.