Crabbing/Halibut Westport (pics added)

[Becky]

You might check the regulations but I think it's illegal to fish off the docks at night or leave pots out overnight.

It's open year round to any gear except crab pots.

[Noiro]

The notice at the entrance to each float is that the docks are closed to the general public after dark. I have seen the WP police down there several times late at night. Mostly always guys drinking, crabbing and being loud.

[Encore 280]

I was at the Tokeland marina a couple years ago and there was a warden on the docks pulling pots that were unattended so not a good idea to leave them unattended.

[elkoholic]

yep Westport boat basin has no keepers, Oh except these ones. day 1 and day 2 

[sirmissalot]

Thats pretty stellar elkaholic. Keepers are certainly hard to come by in the harbor.

[elkoholic]

That was 3 years ago, But we always manage 3-5 keepers daily. been going for about 15 years definitly gone downhill but kiddos still have a great time...

[C-Money]

Nice! Glad you nailed some keepers. Are those some red rock crab mixed in? I bought a pot today, and am getting it all rigged up. I got the Eagle Claw on with 6 doors from Bi Mart. Any pics on how you guys rig your rope? Ill post pics of mine when I'm done.

[C-Money]

Here is my eagle claw pot. I tied a figure 8 on a bite knot and put the running end threw the loop. I have a bait box bungied on the top. hope we get a few keepers.

[Kc_Kracker]

why wouldnt you lift from the top so all trap doors stay closed and it lands flat on the bottom?

[C-Money]

why wouldnt you lift from the top so all trap doors stay closed and it lands flat on the bottom?

Rookie crabber here.....so tie the rope in above the bait box?

[C-Money]

Well, it was a great afternoon crabbing, almost had a few keeper dungeness and red rock...but just shy.. so close. was checked by the warden, so was glad we diden't chance any, just a hair shy. great fun, caught a crap ton of small crab, good times.

[C-Money]

We had a great time in Westport. We crabbed Monday afternoon. No keepers, but did get a few that were very close. Just a hair short. Had a blast catching a ton of smalls, and just enjoying being there. The fishing trip on the Ranger was unreal. FF4607 and I each got a dandy halibut, slayed the rock fish, and FF4607 got  a keep ling. Mine was just a hair short. The Ranger Capt did everything he could to give us a great tip. I would recommend the Ranger to anyone. Great boat. We had dinner after getting back at the Fish Shack, and that was a great meal. The combo halibut and clam strips was yummy, and more than I could eat. Never had clam strips that huge!! 

[poopooheaddad]

Hey C-Money  if you don't mind how big was the boat? how many people were allowed, phone # ect.   you can pm me if you want, I am just looking for a good small charter not the big meat pole charters, thanks,  looks like some great eatin....

[C-Money]

http://www.oceansportfishing.com/

There was 18 people on our trip, and it was a blast. Hope you can get out. They had some openings on May 20th. The Rock & Roll may be a better option for fewer fisherman on a boat. Hope that helps!

[sirmissalot]

Wooooo look at that water! Glad you had a good trip