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Plan a Fishing Trip to Ilwaco, WA

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What's Biting in Ilwaco Right Now

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

Top Fishing Guides in Ilwaco

Shake N Bake Sportfishing - Shake N Bake Sportfishing
Shake N Bake Sportfishing

Shake N Bake Sportfishing

5(16)Top Rated

Washington charter fishing - Live bait albacore tuna fishing. Shake N Bake Sportfishing is a tuna and salmon charter operating out of Ilwaco, Washington

Albacore TunaSalmonTuna
Ilwaco, Washington
Coho Charters & Motel - Coho Charters & Motel
Coho Charters & Motel

Coho Charters & Motel

4.7(76)Top Rated

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!

Ilwaco, Washington
Sea Breeze Charters - Sea Breeze Charters
Sea Breeze Charters

Sea Breeze Charters

4.6(220)Top Rated

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!

Ilwaco, Washington
Salty Dog Sportfishing - Salty Dog Sportfishing
Salty Dog Sportfishing

Salty Dog Sportfishing

4.3(9)
inshore
Ilwaco, Washington
Pacific Salmon Charters - Pacific Salmon Charters
Pacific Salmon Charters

Pacific Salmon Charters

4.1(132)

Charter fishing with Pacific Salmon Charters - #1 in Ilwaco! ling cod, sturgeon, salmon, tuna, bottom fish and more.

CodSalmonTuna
Ilwaco, Washington

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

Washington Fishing License

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