Sudsy Sportfishing Charters

Salmon Fishing

This 10‑hour charter out of Westport, WA, is built around hard‑charging Chinook and Coho that light up the coast in summer. It’s the same style of trip that helped put Westport on the map, with long runs, hard bites, and rich fillets at the end of the day.
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Season, timing, and when it’s hot

This charter is set around the heart of the coastal runs.

  • Peak action: July, August, and September are usually red hot off Westport.
  • Season announcement: ocean dates are typically set by mid‑April.
  • Prime weekends can sell out quickly once the schedule drops, so most crews grab their spots early.

Chinook, Coho, and limits

Out here, you’re focused on the ocean‑bright Kings and Coho that push past Westport each summer. They’re known for powerful runs, sudden changes of direction, and high‑fat meat that’s ideal for grilling or smoking.

Bag limit on this trip:

  • 2 fish total
  • Either: one Chinook and one Coho, or two Coho
  • All Coho must be fin‑clipped hatchery origin

The goal is simple: quality, hatchery‑marked keepers in the box.
For more info on the regulations

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Sudsy Crew fishing for Salmon
A sportfishing group on the Sudsy
A man holding a nice salmon
a man holding a salmon sideways
Group of fish
Two men holding their freshly caught fish

How your day on the water runs

A typical day looks like this:

Check-in

Check in at 5:30 AM, handle licenses, and get settled on board

Leave the dock

Leave the dock at 6:00 AM and run to productive water along the coast

Proven trolling patterns

Set up proven trolling patterns or other techniques, depending on conditions

Adjust depth, speed, location

Adjust depth, speed, and location through the day as the bite and tides change

Back to the marina

Fish through late morning and early afternoon, then head back to the marina

You get a real full‑day window offshore, not a short teaser.

Other Trips We Offer

Bottom Fishing Westport WA

Bottom Fishing

Steady action over productive coastal structure targeting rockfish and lingcod. Perfect for beginners and families who want consistent bites and a cooler full of white-meat fillets.

Man holding large halibut on boat

Halibut Fishing

An 11-hour deep-water offshore run targeting powerful Pacific halibut. Limited-season, high-demand fishing for anglers ready for a serious Westport challenge.

Sideways Salmon on the Sudsy

Salmon Fishing

Classic Westport summer action chasing hard-running Chinook and Coho. A full 10-hour offshore day built around strong fights and premium salmon fillets.

Lingcod Fishing Westport WA

Deep Water Lingcod

A 12-hour, limited-season run into 500+ feet targeting heavier-grade lingcod and rockfish. Designed for anglers ready to level up from standard bottom fishing.

tuna fishing

Albacore Tuna

The bucket-list offshore trip runs 35–70 miles to blue water. Fast-paced, high-energy tuna fishing with some of the hardest fights on the Washington coast.

Combo Fishing Westport WA

Salmon & Rockfish Combo

Two fisheries in one 11-hour charter — rockfish first, salmon second. Ideal for anglers who want maximum variety in a single Westport fishing trip.

What’s included

  • Rods
  • Reels
  • Bait

All core gear is provided and tuned for Chinook and Coho on the Pacific side of Washington. The crew handles rigging, setting spreads, and coaching you through the fight once something drills the rod.

What to bring

Plan for a full day outside:

  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Layers and a waterproof jacket
  • Snacks and food for the entire 10 hours
  • Plenty of water and other beverages
  • Seasickness medicine taken well in advance

License & Tipping

License:

  • You need a valid Washington State fishing license
  • A 1‑day license is available in town if you don’t already have one

Tipping:
  • Don’t forget to tip your deckhand; they’re working the deck, untangling lines, and helping put meat in the cooler all day

Who this charter fits best

This trip is dialed in for:

  • Anglers who want classic ocean Chinook and Coho action off the Washington coast
  • Families and mixed‑experience groups who want something exciting but still manageable
  • People who want a real full‑day charter focused on strong runs and high‑quality fillets, not just a quick look at the fishery