Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing runs ocean fishing charters out of Westport, Washington, led by Captain Jason Takayoshi, a 50-ton master captain, aboard a 39-foot SeaVee center console. Depending on the season, trips target lingcod, halibut, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, and albacore tuna, using trolling, jigging, and other techniques matched to the day’s conditions.
The SeaVee is outfitted with outriggers, downriggers, an onboard toilet, and all the rods, reels, tackle, and lures needed for the day, with live bait available on select trips. A first mate joins Captain Jason on every charter to help keep things running smoothly, and the boat holds up to six passengers. Guests consistently describe Captain Jason as personable and communicative, with reviews highlighting productive days where the boat limited out on salmon and everyone got plenty of time on a rod.
Combination trips pairing salmon trolling with rockfish jigging are a core offering, priced at $395 per person, with an option to book four seats as a semi-private group experience for $1,700. Individual seat trips run $575 per person including tax, with a private full-boat charter available for $3,450, holding up to six anglers under one group leader. All rates include everything needed to fish, though deckhand gratuity (15-20% is customary) and fish cleaning fees (ranging from $1 per rockfish up to $5 for halibut or tuna) are separate. A $100 per-seat deposit, or $600 for a full private boat, secures a reservation.
Because these are offshore trips that can involve standing in a rocking boat for a good portion of the day, Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing recommends the experience for guests who are reasonably fit and able to lift around 40 pounds.
For anglers looking to fish salmon, halibut, lingcod, or tuna off the Washington coast with a well-reviewed, personable local captain, Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing offers a well-equipped 39-foot charter out of Westport.
