Seasons

Fishing in Washington in July: What’s in Season

Fisheries that are at their best in July. Best Times, Not Regulations.

8 of the 15 fisheries on our map are at their best in July. Another 4 are fished in July in some years or some areas. Best Times, Not Regulations.

At their best in July

Puget Sound & San Juans

Best in July: Chinook (king) · Coho (silver)

Best months: Jun–Nov

32 guides

North Cascades Rivers

Best in July: Sockeye salmon

Best months: Jul–Apr

15 guides

Pacific Coast (Westport/Ilwaco)

Best in July: Chinook salmon · Coho salmon

Best months: Jun–Aug

15 guides

Columbia Basin Lakes

Best in July: Walleye

Best months: Mar, May–Nov

14 guides

Pacific Coast (Westport/Ilwaco)

Best in July: Lingcod · Rockfish and other bottomfish

Best months: Mar–Nov

12 guides

Strait & Neah Bay

Best in July: Salmon · Halibut

Best months: May–Aug

10 guides

Puget Sound & San Juans

Best in July: Dungeness crab · Red rock crab

Best months: Jun–Aug

8 guides

Alpine Lakes

Best in July: Trout

Best months: Jul–Sep

4 guides