Fishing In Port Townsend
The Olympic Peninsula is a great area for all types of fishing. Salmon is a popular catch, and the rivers hold Dolly Varden. It makes living on the west coast better; good fresh seafood and incredible places to fish! Remember "to call before you dig" if it is shellfish you are after, 1-800-562-5632.
June marks the opening of river and stream fishing throughout Washington and crabbing in Hood Canal and areas of northern Puget Sound. Razor clam digging is over for the season and a four day shrimp fishery on Hood Canal ends in May.
You can fish off most of the public docks in PT, Fort Worden Marine Science Center dock, Union Wharf and Port Hudson Jetty. All types of licenses are available in town at Swain's General Store (other locations listed below).
Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" pamphlet for specific regulations and rule changes before you go.
Also check our Local Business Directory for resources.
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| Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) - Statewide
information on fishing and shellfishing (crabbing, clams, etc).
Phone: (360) 796-3215 |
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| WDFW Region 6 Coastal Washington/Olympic Peninsula - current information, conditions, reports and announcements. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| WDFW Olympic Peninsula/Jefferson County Water Access Sites | ||||||||||||||||||||
| WDFW Crabbing Regulations - We are in Juan de Fuca/North Jefferson County Marine Area 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington Lakes - Reader's Report on Lake Fishing in Washington | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Peninsula Sportsman Guide and Outfitting Service - Our expert local guides have been fishing the Olympic Peninsula for over 20 years, and they are skilled in offering you the best fishing our area has to offer for Lingcod, Pacific Halibut and Rockcod, River Salmon, Native Rainbow and Coastal sea-run Cutthroat Trout and Dungeness Crabbing trips. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Puget Sound Anglers - East Jefferson County Chapter - Regional sport fishing organization. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Piscatorial Pursuits - Reports and questions on Olympic Peninsula fly fishing, and fish and watershed management concerns. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Salmon University: Port Townsend, aka Mid-Channel Bank | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Where to get fishing licenses in East Jefferson County:
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| Port Townsend Angler - Full-service fly fishing
shop. (360) 379-3763 |
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| (360)385-9618 or (866)793-3595 |
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| Clallam Bay- Sekiu Charter Fishing - charter services listed on this site are available in Sekiu and Neah Bay. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (888) 501-5887 or (360) 374-2660 |
| NAME | WATER BODY | COUNTY | LOCATION |
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| Crocker Lake | Jefferson | North from Quilcene 8.6 mi. on Hwy 101, Right at Public Fishing sign | |
| Leland Lake | Jefferson | North from Quilcene 4.7 mi. on Hwy 101, West on Leland Cut-off Rd 1.4 mi., Left at Public Fishing sign | |
| Morgans Crossing | Hoh River | Jefferson | South from Forks 12 mi. on Hwy 101, East 7.4 mi on Upper Ho Road (Rain Forest Road), Right at Public Fishing-Morgans Crossing Sign |
| Quilcene River | Quilcene River | Jefferson | South from Quilcene 2 mi. on Hwy 101, West before crossing the Quilcene River Bridge, access on right |
| Tarboo Lake | Jefferson | North from Quilcene 5.5 mi. on Center Road, West on Tarboo Lake Rd 3 mi. on main gravel road to access at end of road | |
| Van Ausdale | Bogachiel River | Jefferson | South from Forks 7.6 mi. on Hwy 101, East on Bogachiel Rd 2.5 mi to access on left |
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