Halibut Season Opens
Ilwaco, Washington, USA
Early MayDescription

Halibut fishing begins May 1, 2004 seven days a week until quota is met. We believe that will end by the middle of May or sooner, depending upon weather and the number of fishers.

Halibut fishing is done off the mouth of the Columbia River out about 25 miles in the Pacific Ocean.

Performers
25 to 200 pound fish!
Venue
Port of Ilwaco
Directions
Driving from Seattle, Washington ~165 miles; 3 1/2 hours Take I-5 South to Olympia (~55 miles). Exit #104 to SR 8, which will become SR 12 (~40 miles) Exit at Montesano, turning left onto US 107. Follow US 107 until it ends at a "T" with US 101 (~10 miles) Turn left onto US 101. Stop in Raymond and see the unique roadside sculpture! (~18 miles) Continue on US 101 as it winds its way along Willapa Bay. Many of the curves are sharp and be especially watchful for deer and elk. Enjoy the many shorebirds, including Great Blue Herons. Continue following US 101 until it ends at a "T" with Hwy.4 at a place known by the locals as "Johnson's Landing". Turn right at this stop sign. (~30 miles) Continue on Hwy 4 (alt. US 101). Leaving the edge of the bay, the road straightens and finally comes to a "T" with US 103. (~12 miles) You are now in Seaview. Hwy 103 is the Long Beach Peninsula's main North-South road. Turn left and follow Hwy 103 approximately 3 miles to the Port of Ilwaco
Times
4:30 am
Admission & Parking
Charter trips run about $125.00 + $9.00 license
Website
http://funbeach.com/attractions/fishing
Infophone
800--451-2542
Email
visitors@funbeach.com