Deposit / Cancellation Policy: Cancellation notice must be given 21 days in advance for Salmon, Combo, and Bottomfish trips. If cancelled within 21 days, you are required to pay for your spots in full unless we are able to fill them. Halibut trips require prepayment and are non-refundable unless your spot can be filled. Anyone who shows up intoxicated will not be allowed to go fishing, and they will not be given a refund. No exceptions.
Rockfish and Lingcod
Rockfish and Lingcod opening day is March 9th, 2024.
Our traditional Bottomfish trip is still the favorite for most. With a 7 fish limit, action on the Black or Yellowtail rockfish gets fast and furious. This is an all ages event, never a dull moment! In addition to the rockfish, we are also allowed to keep 2 Lingcod per person. Lingcod are ugly, but mmm… they taste so good! Herring, shrimp fly lures, and live anchovies are the proven “fish getters” year after year. Thanks to the rebuilding of Canary Rockfish stocks, and the willingness of our fishery managers to relax the regulations, Canary are now 100% keepers! They can make a colorful addition to 7 fish rockfish limit. GET THE FRY PAN HOT! WE’RE GOIN’ FISHIN’! (No Braided Line please if you bring your own rod/reel)
2024 Costs: $250 includes pole, bait, tax, gear, and derby ticket.
Check-In at Float 10 on the Hula Girl by 5:30 AM
Call Today: 360-268-0900
Salmon Fishing
Opening Day Will be announced in April 2024
This is the foundation trip that put Westport on the map as early as the 1950’s. Salmon are one of the most exciting sport fish ever known, and they are all the rage at Westport Charters. Ocean caught Salmon are not just beautiful to look at, they are awesome to catch and also second to none if you desire flavor! A Salmon fresh from the sea, prepared with your special recipe, will have your taste buds dancing and anxious for your next trip to Westport. Chinook and Coho salmon (nicknamed Kings and Silvers) are the top prizes for anglers fishing at Westport Charters. (No Braided Line please if you bring your own rod/reel) Salmon fishing generally opens in late June and runs through mid September.
Regulation Updates will be posted here
2024 Costs: $250 includes pole, bait, tax, gear, and derby ticket.
Check-In at 5:00 AM
Call Today: 360-268-0900
Combination Trips
Will start after Salmon opens, hopefully by late June or early July
Can’t decide whether to salmon or bottomfish this season? Our combination salmon/bottomfish trip just might interest you. As the name implies, we combine a bottomfish trip with a salmon trip on the same day; generally targeting rockfish and salmon. They work great for people with busy lives who might only have one chance a year to come to Westport. If you love the taste of fresh whitefish fillets, but desire the thrill of a “Big King” on your line and can’t decide, our combination trip is for you! We get to catch a lot of fish on this trip, so we scoot the departure time just a little bit earlier. Sorry sleepyheads. For more information and selected dates on combo trips, give us a call. HAVE FUN!! You can also click on the boat tab above to see the Hula Girl fishing schedule. (No Braided Line please if you bring your own rod/reel)
Regulation Updates will also be posted here
2024 Costs: $325 includes bait, tax, gear, and derby ticket.
Check-In at Float 10 on the Hula Girl by 4:30 AM
Call Today: 360-268-0900
Deepwater Lingcod
June 1 – 15 and September 1 – 30.
The deepwater trip will target Lingcod (large variety) and a variety of rockfish. Thanks to the rebuilding of certain groundfish species and the relaxing of regulations by our fishery managers, we now get to offer, for a limited time, this special Deepwater Fishing Trip. We are also happy to say that Canary Rockfish (but not Yelloweye) which have been off limits for years are now rebuilt and available to us in the rockfish limit. Great News!!!
These trips will take place in offshore waters that have been closed for many years (except for the few select halibut directed days). We are really excited to add this Deepwater experience to our suite of fishing opportunities. As with all other trips, these will be limited loads. Trips will be available during the first two weeks of June and all of September. That is how the regulations are set up so we are promoting this Deepwater Trip during the two open periods. Remember, like Halibut, these trips can be physically demanding, so if you’re a bit frail or new to ocean fishing we continue to recommend the regular bottomfish trip that still targets the delicious whitefish, Lingcod and Rockfish, and typically fishes in depths less than 300 feet.
For more Deepwater Lingcod trip details please click on this link…
2024 Costs: $350 includes bait, tax, gear, and derby ticket.
Check-In at Float 10 on the Hula Girl by 4:30 AM
Call Today: 360-268-0900
Halibut / Bonus Trip
2024 Halibut Dates:
- Thursday, May 2nd
- Sunday, May 5th
- Tuesday, May 7th
- Thursday, May 9th
- Sunday, May 12th
- Tuesday, May 14th
- Thursday, May 16th
- Sunday, May 19th
- Tuesday, May 21st
- Thursday, May 23rd
- Tuesday, May 28th
- Thursday, May 30th
This is a physically demanding trip, but extremely popular with the adventurous. Fishing depths range up to 700 feet, and we generally travel out 35 miles. Regulations restrict Halibut fishing to designated days until the quota is reached. Rockfish and/or Lingcod are also pursued as a secondary target when time and weather permit. These additional fish make a great Bonus to an already exciting trip! Remember, space is limited, so to avoid disappointment, book early. We begin taking reservations on January 1st, 2024 for these selected dates.
2024 Costs: $425 includes bait, tax, gear, and derby ticket.
Check-In at Float 10 on the Hula Girl by 3:30 AM
We generally return to port by 3 PM
Call Today: 360-268-0900