Strait of Juan de Fuca Fishing
Washington marine water across Marine Area 5, Marine Area 6.
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Strait of Juan de Fuca in figures
Rules on Strait of Juan de Fuca change by marine area; it takes in Marine Area 5, Marine Area 6.
The access layers record 5 saltwater launches for it. Anglers without a boat have 3 piers and shore sites. The WDFW fishing area layer marks 15 named fishing areas. Read its 60 marine rule rows before keeping fish. NOAA tide predictions cover 12 NOAA tide stations.
How the lines are drawn: Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay) east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point) and 6 (East Juan de Fuca Strait) cover the U.S. side.
WDFW recreational marine area layer (WAC 220-311-010) on geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov, USGS GNIS names, WDFW and State Parks launch layers, WDFW shore fishing layer; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Marine areas that make up Strait of Juan de Fuca
Rules across Strait of Juan de Fuca are not uniform: compare the areas here.
| Marine area | Launches | Shore sites | Fishing areas | Rule rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekiu and Pillar Point (Marine Area 5) | 1 | 0 | 6 | 30 |
| East Juan de Fuca Strait (Marine Area 6) | 4 | 3 | 9 | 30 |
WDFW recreational marine areas (WAC 220-311-010), access layers and the 2026-27 pamphlet; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Fish anglers target on Strait of Juan de Fuca
Fish the rules and records tie to Strait of Juan de Fuca; many more species live there.
2026-27 WDFW pamphlet marine area rows and WDFW sport fish records; retrieved October 31, 2026.
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- Pillar PointMarine Area 5 Boat Access Only
- Sekiu BeachMarine Area 5 Shoreline Access Available
- Sekiu Point to Eagle PointMarine Area 5 Boat Access Only
- Sekiu River to Sekiu PointMarine Area 5 Boat Access Only
- Slip PointMarine Area 5 Boat Access Only
- Slip Point to Pillar PointMarine Area 5 Boat Access Only
- 31 – 36 BankMarine Area 6 Boat Access Only
- Dallas BankMarine Area 6 Boat Access Only
- Diamond PointMarine Area 6 Boat Access Only
- Dungeness BankMarine Area 6 Boat Access Only
- Dungeness SpitMarine Area 6 Boat Access Only
- Ediz Hook/The HumpsMarine Area 6 Boat Access Only
- Green PointMarine Area 6 Boat Access Only
- Hein BankMarine Area 6 Boat Access Only
- Tongue Pt. to Freshwater BayMarine Area 6 Boat Access Only
WDFW Major Fishing Areas layer on geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov (names and access notes as published); retrieved October 31, 2026.
Ramps that open onto Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Gardiner boat launch1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass, Port of Port Townsend
- Sekiu boat launch1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass, WDFW
- Deception Pass, Bowman Bay boat launchboat ramp, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Deception Pass, Rosario beach boat launchboat ramp, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Sequim Bay boat launchboat ramp, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Other ramps near Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Grasser's Lagoon boat launchn/a surface, Discover Pass, 7 miles southeast
- Mueller Park boat launchn/a surface, Discover Pass, 8 miles southeast
- Mystery Bay, pier and floatsDiscover Pass, 19 miles south
WDFW Water Access Sites and Shore Fishing Sites layers (geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov) and the Washington State Parks boat launch layer, retrieved October 31, 2026. Parking at WDFW and State Parks launches needs a Discover Pass.
Walk-out fishing on Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Port Angeles City Pierfishing pier, Marine Area 6
- Bowman's Bay Pier on Deception Passfishing pier, Marine Area 6
- John Wayne Marinafishing pier, Marine Area 6
Shore access within reach of Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Oak Harbor Pier (Flintstone Park) on Saratoga Passagefishing pier, Marine Area 8-1, 8 miles
- Oak Harbor Marina on Saratoga Passagefishing pier, Marine Area 8-1, 9 miles
- Coupeville Pier on Saratoga Passagefishing pier, Marine Area 8-1, 9 miles
- Cornet Bay Docks on Deception Passfishing pier, Marine Area 8-1, 10 miles
- Fort Worden Marine Science Center Dockfishing pier, Marine Area 9, 13 miles
WDFW piers and shore fishing layers, retrieved October 31, 2026.
Tides and water level at Strait of Juan de Fuca
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (October 31, 2026); station page for live data.
- Sekiu, Clallam Baytide predictions, 68 miles
- Jim Creektide predictions, 58 miles
- Twin Riverstide predictions, 53 miles
- Crescent Baytide predictions, 43 miles
- Port Angelestide predictions, 32 miles
- Ediz Hook, Port Angelestide predictions, 30 miles
Tide height on Strait of Juan de Fuca decides which launches and beaches work; check before you go.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations inside or beside the marine area; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Marinas around Strait of Juan de Fuca (NOAA ESI record)
- Coho Resortmarina 360/963-2333
- Port Angeles Municipal Parkmarina 360/457-0411
- Port Of Port Angeles Boat Havenmarina 360/457-8527
- John Wayne Marinamarina 360/457-8527
- Sequim Bay State Parkmarina 360/902-8500
- Middle Point / Surfside Marinamarina
NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index atlas records (2003 to 2006); facility and reef details reflect the source year, not today. Retrieved october 31, 2026.
Washington saltwater rules on Strait of Juan de Fuca
Check the area you will fish on Strait of Juan de Fuca; salmon rows differ between them.
| Marine area | Rule rows | First salmon row |
|---|---|---|
| Sekiu and Pillar Point (Marine Area 5) | 30 | Open on odd days of the month (July 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 only). Chinook – min. size 22”. Other salmon species – no min. siz (July 1-July 31) |
| East Juan de Fuca Strait (Marine Area 6) | 30 | Chinook – min. size 22”. Other salmon species – no min. size. Daily limit 2. Release chum, sockeye, wild coho, and wild Chinook. (July 1-Aug. 15) |
Anglers 16 and older fishing marine water carry a Saltwater license ($40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license, plus a catch record card for salmon, sturgeon, steelhead or halibut.
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), PDF page 118 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations marine area page), read October 31, 2026.
Where boats tie up for Strait of Juan de Fuca
- SekiuClallam County, 1 launch within 5 km
USGS GNIS populated places and harbors named by WDFW for the area; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Strait of Juan de Fuca against the closest bays and areas
| Water | Distance | Marine area | Launches | Piers and shore sites | Tide stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strait of Juan de Fuca | Marine Area 5, Marine Area 6 | 5 | 3 | 12 | |
| Deception Pass | 10 miles | Marine Area 8-1 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| Deception Pass, Hope Island, and Skagit Bay (Marine Area 8-1) | 11 miles | Marine Area 8-1 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Saratoga Passage | 13 miles | Marine Area 8-1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Skagit Bay | 16 miles | Marine Area 8-1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Rosario Strait | 17 miles | Marine Area 7 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
WDFW marine areas and access layers, NOAA stations; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Around the Strait of Juan de Fuca area
More bays and areas past Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Deception Pass10 miles
- Deception Pass, Hope Island, and Skagit Bay (Marine Area 8-1)11 miles
- Saratoga Passage13 miles
- Skagit Bay16 miles
- Rosario Strait17 miles
Where else to fish around Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Cranberry Lake9 miles
- Pass Lake10 miles
- Lake Erie12 miles
- Lake Campbell12 miles
- North Fork Skagit River16 miles
- Dungeness River20 miles
- South Fork Skagit River21 miles
- Skagit River22 miles
Where to buy worms, eggs and jigs for Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Sportsman's Warehouse Sequimsporting goods store, Sequim, 23 miles
- Main Ax Custom Fishing Rodsbait and tackle shop, Clallam Bay
- Armstrong Marine, Inc.marina, Port Angeles
- Jerry's Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Port Angeles
- Platypus Marine Incmarina, Port Angeles
- Waters West Fly Fishingfly shop, Port Angeles
Guide boats working Strait of Juan de Fuca
- All Ways Fishingcharter, Forks, (360) 374-2052
- Anadromy Fly Fishingcharter, Forks, (360) 460-3500
- Angler's Obsessioncharter, Forks, (360) 485-3181
- Excel Fishing Charterscharter, Sekiu, (360) 374-2225
- Northwest Fishing Newsfishing guide, Port Ludlow, (206) 450-7947
- Caleb Hitzfeld Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Forks, (360) 640-8513
Washington towns handy to Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Whidbey Island Station7 miles
- Oak Harbor9 miles
- Coupeville10 miles
- Port Townsend14 miles
Counties that hold part of Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Clallam Countyseat: Port Angeles
- Skagit Countyseat: Mount Vernon
- Jefferson Countyseat: Port Townsend
- Island Countyseat: Coupeville
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Strait of Juan de Fuca, asked and answered for Evergreen State anglers
Which marine area is Strait of Juan de Fuca?
Use the rows for Marine Area 5, Marine Area 6.
What is the salmon limit on Strait of Juan de Fuca?
Pamphlet salmon row, Marine Area 5: Open on odd days of the month (July 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 only). Chinook – min. size 22”. Other salmon species – no min. siz, July 1-July 31.
Is bottomfish open on Strait of Juan de Fuca?
WDFW prints Hook and line season. Min. size 26”. Max. size 36”. Daily limit 1. See Bottomfish Closure below. for lingcod, May 1-June 15.
Which listed saltwater ramp sits closest to Strait of Juan de Fuca?
5 launches on file; begin at Gardiner boat launch.
Is there bank access on Strait of Juan de Fuca?
WDFW maps 3 piers and shore sites; Port Angeles City Pier is one.
Can out-of-state visitors fish Strait of Juan de Fuca?
Anglers 16 and older fishing marine water carry a Saltwater license ($40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license, plus a catch record card for salmon, sturgeon, steelhead or halibut.
Where can I check the tides for Strait of Juan de Fuca?
The tide band lists Sekiu, Clallam Bay and others.
Which tackle shop serves Strait of Juan de Fuca?
Sportsman's Warehouse Sequim is the nearest shop we list, about 23 miles away.
Where are the fishing grounds on Strait of Juan de Fuca?
Start with Pillar Point, Sekiu Beach and Sekiu Point to Eagle Point, one of 15 named fishing areas.
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