Westport's Fresh Catch: Dump Day & Cookies
Westport's Fresh Catch: Dump Day & Cookies

If you've spent time in Westport lately, you may have experienced some excitement about Dump Day being announced for Feb 3rd. If you've never heard the term Dump Day before, I'm sure many colorful images come to mind, but it's not what you think! For weeks, Westport's commercial fishermen and cannery workers have patiently awaited the start of their crabbing season. Waiting for Dump Day is like a group of runners at the start line, just waiting for the signal to go! With pots neatly stacked on shore, boats tuned up, and commercial fishermen ready to get out to sea and haul in nature's bounty. 

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King Tides in Westport
King Tides in Westport

King tides and high surf created an unforgettable weekend in Westport. Mother Nature put on a show of epic proportions with an eleven-foot high tide and the wave heights reaching over twenty feet. Standing in the safety of the observation tower at the Westport Marina, visitors got a front-row view to feel and see the power of the ocean. Their cheers, only slightly muffled by the sounds of the surf, could be heard throughout the marina.

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Westport's Fresh Catch: Albacore Tuna
Westport's Fresh Catch: Albacore Tuna

Seafood lovers will want to discover Westport, Washington, just a few hours southwest of Seattle. This small harbor town, located on the edge of the Pacific Coast, offers excellent recreation, lodging, dining, and charter fishing experiences for visitors. But did you know it's also the West Coast's commercial fishing hub?

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Westport's Fresh Catch: Salmon
Westport's Fresh Catch: Salmon

Is there anything better than eating fresh fish by the seashore? Seafood lovers will want to experience Westport, Washington, located just a few hours southwest of Seattle. This small harbor town, located on the edge of the Pacific Coast, offers excellent recreation, lodging, dining, and charter fishing experiences. However, the local seafood attracts visitors from across the country.

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The Lost Art of Weaving Metal
The Lost Art of Weaving Metal

In a town still known for its flourishing fishing industry, gear sheds, and crab pot yards, one local shed is busy with traditional gear prep as the crabbing season is about to kick off in Westport, WA. Home to one of the last boat Captains who knits and repairs his crab pots with skills learned through a lifetime of crab fishing.

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Hooked on Westport: Boat Basin Salmon Fishing 
Hooked on Westport: Boat Basin Salmon Fishing 

In 1975, Westport began raising coho in the marina that would be released and return as jacks and adults in the fall. Sometime in late August to early September, you will likely catch a glimpse of these now-adult salmon swimming around the edges of the harbor in a big loop, offering a fun, local opportunity to catch salmon here in the Westport Marina.

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Razor Clams – Fun for all ages!
Razor Clams – Fun for all ages!

Westport is home to numerous beaches with abundant populations of razor clams. This family-friendly harvest is a popular event on our local beaches. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife finally released dates for numerous razor clamming opportunities with increased limits. So, what do you need to know to take advantage of this coastal harvest? Here is the what, where, and how to bring home your own batch of razor clams.

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Top 10 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Westport, Washington
Top 10 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Westport, Washington

"Nestled on the Washington coast, Westport is a hidden gem for families and one of the best-kept secrets here in the Northwest. With miles of sandy beach, a vibrant marina, and an entire museum dedicated to mermaids, it is the ultimate natural playground for all ages. In this blog, I'm sharing the Top 10 Kid-Friendly Things To Do in Westport... from a KID'S perspective!"

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Hooked on Westport! Westport's Fishing Derby
Hooked on Westport! Westport's Fishing Derby

What's this Westport Fishing Derby all about, and what do I need to know? For more than fifty years, countless fishermen and women have passed through the Westport fishing derby booth. So why are there still so many folks who miss out on the opportunity to win big? Here's what you need to know to cash in when the big one bites!

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