The Pacific Northwest is an incredible landscape, with gorgeous Pacific Ocean on the west and the Rocky Mountains on the east. From the world's most urban cities – to the best city to live, the Seattle Northwest coastline encompasses an offbeat and quirky character that attracts travelers from across the world. Besides being one of the best vacation destinations, the Pacific Northwest is also home to some of the best places to enjoy recreational fishing activity. The waters of the Pacific Northwest are filled with unique and intriguing marine species and colorful fish varieties, making it a great destination for a yacht fishing excursion. Check out the best fishing spots in the Northwest mentioned below and build the perfect itinerary for your next fishing trip.
#1 Puget Sound, Washington
The waters surrounding Puget Sound, Washington boast some of the most colorful fish species including Pacific Herring, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Surf Smelt, Striped Seaperch, Brown Rockfish, Copper Rockfish,Pacific Sanddab, English Sole, Red Rock Crab and Dungeness Crab. Marine Area 13 is the only body of water in South Puget Sound where you can fish for plentiful salmon year-round.
#2 Lake Washington, adjacent to Seattle
Lake Washington is a large freshwater lake adjacent to the city of Seattle. Open to fishing year-round, this freshwater lake between Seattle and Bellevue contains an abundance of fishe and a wide variety of fish species. Principal game fish attractions for avid anglers include Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, and Black Crappie. You can enjoy sport fishing at Kenmore, Magnuson Park at Sand Point, Rainier Beach Park in Rainier Beach, Gene Coulon Park in Renton, and piers near Kirkland when fishing from shore, but the possibilities are limitless when fishing from a water craft.
#3 Campbell River, Vancouver
Campbell River is known as the “Salmon Capital of the World.” Every year millions of migrating salmons pass through Campbell River's Discovery Passage on their annual natal river spawn. This has made Campbell River a sport fishermans dream. There are different fishing seasons for each species of salmon: Coho (Silver) and Tyee-a Chinook from June to September season; Sockeye and Pinks prevalent from mid-July through August, and you can catch Chum during the month of October.
#4 Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is an intersection point for major salmon migration routes – from the Strait of Juan de Fuca into Georgia Straight and Puget Sound. With different varieties of salmon species including Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pinks, and Chum migrating through the waters surrounding Victoria, this Pacific Northwest location enjoys fantastic fishing year-round. Victoria also offers fishing opportunities for halibut, ling cod, red snapper, and Dungeness crab.
#5 San Juan Island, San Juan County
Marine Area 7 consists of marine waters south of the Canadian border containing the San Juan Islands and Bellingham Bay which offer amazing fishing opportunities for anglers with varying experience levels. The fish catching opportunities include Lingcod, Halibut, Flounder, Sole, Rockfish, Cabazon, and Kelp Greenling, and it doesn’t hurt to take a little time out for some Dungeness Crabs or prawns!
Whether you’re looking for a fun fishing excursion, an outdoor family trip, or a destination where you can enhance your fishing skills, these great fishing destinations in the Pacific Northwest are sure to provide unforgettable and scenic fishing experiences. Book your private yacht fishing Pacific Northwest charter for your next fishing adventure with your friends, family or colleague and get ready for the fishing fun to begin in these Pacific Northwest locations.
