Bottomfish and lingcod season opens March 14 through Oct. 17, 2026

Daily bag limit of two lingcod per angler no minimum size limit

Rockfish: Bag limit is seven. The sublimit for canary rockfish is five. Possession of copper rockfish, quillback rockfish, and vermilion rockfish is prohibited in May, June, and July.

Westport-Ocean Shores (Marine Area 2): All-depth fishery is open from April 30 through May 31 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays only; and from June 2 through June 30 on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays only. Fishing may close before June 30 if the quota is taken. If quota remains after June 30, then the fishery may be open up to seven days per week in August and September. This area will be managed to an overall quota of 65,857 pounds.

From now through April of 2026, the Westport South Beach Historical Society presents a beachcombing challenge: 1000 Japanese glass fishing floats are being released along Westport beaches with the goal of tidal landings so that everyone has a chance to score a find during beachcombing season.

Available through the MyWDFW and Fish Washington® mobile applications, eCRCs offer recreational anglers and crabbers a faster, easier way to record and report catch using a mobile device. eCRCs are an optional alternative to paper reporting for those who opt in as Washington mobile licensing customers.