Plan a Fishing Trip to Ilwaco, WA

5 guidesBest months: May, April, June, July

What's Biting in Ilwaco Right Now

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

What to Bring

Check with Ilwaco 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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Prepare for Your Trip

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Things to Do in Ilwaco

Activities for your non-fishing days

Washington Fishing License

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