Marine Area 2 - Westport-Ocean Shores

Marine Area 2 encompasses the area from Leadbetter Point at the north end of Long Beach north to the Queets River. Westport is one of the premier Chinook fisheries on Washington Coast, with over half the total Chinook caught here. Coho fishing can also be excellent, especially later in summer.

Marine Area 2 is accessed primarily from the Port of Westport, with a few anglers launching at Ocean Shores.  Boat launch lines can be fairly long here on a weekend morning when the fishing is good. Be aware that the Grays Harbor Bar is very dangerous, especially during peak ebb tides and high swell. Anglers should watch the weather and tides carefully. Only go out when you know the conditions will allow you to cross the bar safely, both going and coming back. Experienced boaters plan their trips to avoid crossing the bar during peak outgoing tides.

Fishing from the Westport Jetty near Westhaven State Park is also a popular option accessible to anglers without boats. Fishing for lingcod, rockfish, seaperch and other species can be quite good, especially in spring and early summer. Learn more in this March 2022 WDFW blog post, and be sure to check current fishing regulations before heading out.