Northwest Fishing Magazine May 2025 Volume 4 Issue 7 - Flipbook - Page 18
to catch rockfish on this
regardless of weather
conditions and current
strength. Most of the
rockfish you catch will
likely be around 2-3 lbs
(though they can get
much larger), considering
this, they are a blast to
catch on lightweight gear.
However, larger fish like
lingcod and cabezon will
bite at the same jigs and
lures as rockfish, so anglers
should be prepared for this
potential. I almost always
run 25 lb braided mainline
with a 20 lb monofilament
leader off of a 6-7 ft
medium light rod and find
this to be a good middle of
the road setup.
JETTY FISHING
Though boat fishing may
be the most effective
method for catching
rockfish, land dwellers
should not fret because
there are options for folks
who prefer to stay off the
water! Jetties or rocky
outcroppings that extend
into deep water offer ample
opportunity for a limit of
rockfish. The Westport jetty,
the north jetty in Ocean
Shores, and the Columbia
River north jetty all allow
somewhat easy access to
this fishery. Furthermore, if
you normally fish out of a
