WESTPORT FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Westport Deep: A Day Targeting Rockfish and Lingcod Aboard Predator Charters
A 9.5-hour bottomfishing trip out of Westport that runs during the rockfish and lingcod season and offers limits of up to 7 rockfish and 2 lingcod.
Westport Deep: A Day Targeting Rockfish and Lingcod Aboard Predator Charters.
From the long, low horizon of Westport, Predator Charters runs a full-day bottomfishing outing that locks you into a 9.5-hour window on productive nearshore structure—an approachable but serious fishery where both novices and experienced anglers can chase rockfish and lingcod during the open season.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Rockfish and Lingcod Limits
The trip runs with defined bag limits—allowing anglers to keep up to seven rockfish and two lingcod—making it a focused, results-driven day on the water.
Season Window and Scheduling
The charters operate during the rockfish and lingcod season window; the published materials reference season dates through late September and explicitly call out season starts in the spring months.
A Full Day Afloat with Gear Included
A 9.5-hour outing includes pole, bait, tax, gear and a derby ticket in the per-person cost, so anglers show up prepared to fish rather than to assemble tackle at the dock.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect an early check-in followed by a long, concentrated day fishing: you board, run to productive bottom structure and spend most of the 9.5 hours cycling baits and fighting fish—an extended, purposeful day that rewards persistence and basic technique and is framed around the season’s bag limits.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full 9.5-hour charter; season dates are called out in operator materials and run through late September (season starts are noted in the spring months).
Pack lunch (coffee is provided), wear boots or rubber‑soled shoes, bring a jacket, rain gear, sunglasses, seasickness medicine if needed, a small cooler (no huge coolers), cash for onboard fillet fees and tips, and your lucky hat.
Check in on the Predator at 5:30 AM; follow operator guidance for boarding and any final instructions before departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The charter runs approximately 9.5 hours.
What are the bag limits?
The published limits are up to 7 rockfish and 2 lingcod per angler during the season.
What is included in the fare?
The per-person cost covers pole, bait, tax, gear, and a derby ticket.
When and where do I check in?
Check-in is on the Predator at 5:30 AM; be on time to ensure a prompt departure.
What should I bring and are there restrictions on coolers?
Bring lunch (coffee provided), appropriate footwear, jacket and rain gear, seasickness medicine if needed, a small cooler only—there is no room for huge coolers—and cash for onboard fillet fees and tips.
How do I pay or book?
You can book online and must pay in full at the time of booking; if you prefer to pay cash, call the operator before making online reservations. For private party options, contact the operator directly.