Westport... Charter suggestions

[Scottystyle]

Looks like im getting to go bottomfish/ling or salmon/bottomfish for my birthday present.  I havent been in nearly 20yrs, any suggestions on boat and best time to go?

[jrebel]

Tagging...We want to make a trip out for bottom fish this year. 

[Cap.Silver]

Been with Randy on Rampage (westport sport fishing charters) -great skipper (not the funniest guy) who can locate fish .....however there is never guarantees and the occasional "Should have been here yesterday -we were killing them "happens sometimes no matter how hard you try
also been with some others .......haven't had bad experience .

[Bean Counter]

Tagging...We want to make a trip out for bottom fish this year.

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[Bigshooter]

All of my friends go out on the Slammer. 

[Scottystyle]

I'd reeeeaally like to go for tuna, but man alive.... Most are 525 bones or much more     

[Kola16]

Westport Charters and ask for the Hula Girl!!!! The Tornado is good too, but the Hula Girl is better in my opinion 

[hrd2fnd]

Westport Charters and ask for the Hula Girl!!!! The Tornado is good too, but the Hula Girl is better in my opinion 

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[Scottystyle]

When does salmon open out of westport?

[Ripper]

The Slammer, we limited out last year in no time on Lings and Sea Bass. One gal caught a 65lb halibut to top off the day!

[Bean Counter]

remember what you paid pp on The Slammer?

[Skillet]

Westport Charters and ask for the Hula Girl!!!! The Tornado is good too, but the Hula Girl is better in my opinion 

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If you want straight bottom fishing, GO NOW.  The earlier in the season the better.  I was out on the Hula Girl in late march and we just tattooed the lings.  One mid-high 20#'er was caught, several 'teeners.  Limits of lings and rockfish for everybody.  Jason, the deckhand, and Steve, the captain, are both great hosts and will make sure you have a great trip.

[CP]

Westport Charters and ask for the Hula Girl!!!! The Tornado is good too, but the Hula Girl is better in my opinion 

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X3 - I'm not a fan of charter boats but the Hula Girl is one of the best.   I've done Tuna, Salmon and bottom fish on her.

[Scottystyle]

sounds to me like the Hula Girl is the way to go! Thanks everyone !

[PolarBear]

All of my friends go out on the Slammer.

Rhett is an awesome skipper and will work his butt off to get you good quality fish!

[WAcoueshunter]

When does salmon open out of westport?

June 8 for hatchery kings.  June 23 it opens for hatchery coho and wild kings.

[Kola16]

sounds to me like the Hula Girl is the way to go! Thanks everyone !

It is! I have probably been on it 10 times myself, and many of my friends have been on it multiple times, and the only time that not everyone on the boat got a limit was on a salmon trip......luckily I wasn't one of those people who didn't get a limit  Besides that, we have had limits every time and many derby winners 

[Scottystyle]

When does salmon open out of westport?

June 8 for hatchery kings.  June 23 it opens for hatchery coho and wild kings.

whats the limits during the june 8 opener and thejune 23 opener?

[gotshot]

X2 the SLAMMER.

[WAcoueshunter]

When does salmon open out of westport?

June 8 for hatchery kings.  June 23 it opens for hatchery coho and wild kings.

whats the limits during the june 8 opener and thejune 23 opener?

June 8 - 22:  limit is 2 hatchery kings
June 23 on:  limit is 2, only one of which can be a king.  Release wild coho.

Here's the link to the regs if you want to check it out.  Westport is Marine Area 2:   http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01500/wdfw01500.pdf

[Scottystyle]

thanks Wacouse, im getting this narrowed down, lookslike i want to go about mid june then. 

[C-Money]

Westport Charters and ask for the Hula Girl!!!! The Tornado is good too, but the Hula Girl is better in my opinion 

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If you want straight bottom fishing, GO NOW.  The earlier in the season the better.  I was out on the Hula Girl in late march and we just tattooed the lings.  One mid-high 20#'er was caught, several 'teeners.  Limits of lings and rockfish for everybody.  Jason, the deckhand, and Steve, the captain, are both great hosts and will make sure you have a great trip.


X4!! I have had great days on both the Tornado and the Hula Girl. It is such a great time!

[WAcoueshunter]

thanks Wacouse, im getting this narrowed down, lookslike i want to go about mid june then.

Tough call...the two kings is tempting, but might make for a frustrating day releasing all the wild kings and ALL the coho waiting for those two clipped fish.  The fish numbers and weather also improve the later you go. 

[Angus]

I've only fished Westport once, a few years ago. We fished on the Silver Duchess captained by D. Moss, I wouldn't recommend eiher, the boat was the slowest in the fleet and since I have nothing good to say about the capt. I'll leave it at that.
 Good luck.

[Scottystyle]

Thanks for all the input guys! Now all i got to do is get time reqested off work and get booked. Im stoked.. like i said its been waaaaay to long!

[fishngamereaper]

Looks like im getting to go bottomfish/ling or salmon/bottomfish for my birthday present.  I havent been in nearly 20yrs, any suggestions on boat and best time to go?

  20 years.....yikes. I have withdrawls is I dont fish for 20 days...

I would go with Mark Coleman, All rivers Guide Service. He runs a smaller boat but that way your not on a big charter with 20 people you dont know puking all over your shoes..

[Scottystyle]

Looks like im getting to go bottomfish/ling or salmon/bottomfish for my birthday present.  I havent been in nearly 20yrs, any suggestions on boat and best time to go?

  20 years.....yikes. I have withdrawls is I dont fish for 20 days...

I would go with Mark Coleman, All rivers Guide Service. He runs a smaller boat but that way your not on a big charter with 20 people you dont know puking all over your shoes..

haha! it is a long time ! dunno why exactly.  i will check them out as soon as my computer recharges.  i would prefer a sixpack boat or like, as its a little more of a personal experience. 

[Kola16]

My buddy just went down and fished on the Hula Girl last Wednesday and caught this 35lb. 7 oz. $500 derby winner 

[Scottystyle]

wow!!! that things a beast! lots of fish n chips there!

[Smossy]

The slammer through deep sea charters is probably one of my favorites. Good people. Lots of group photos/fish photos.

[Scottystyle]

Looks like I got the last weekend of june off... now to decide on bottomfish or bottom/ salmon combo    ahhh decisions decisions