Area 1 Ilwaco
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 75
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating: 
West of the Buoy 10 line at the Columbia River mouth, north to Leadbetter Point
Area 2 Westport - Ocean Shores
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 324
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
From Leadbetter Point north to the Queets River, excluding Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor
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Marine Area 2: WESTPORT-OCEAN SHORES- from Leadbetter Point north to the Queets River, excluding Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor.
I can think of no better place to start with in Marine Area 2 than Westport. There's a reason Westport is nicknamed the salmon fishing capitol of the world. With it's proximity to the many rivers that feed Gray's Harbor and the entire coast of Washington, this is a natural interception point for the hordes of salmon that are fattening up for their one way journey up the Washington, Oregon and Canadian rivers to spawn. Look for salmon fishing here June thru September, check current regulations for specifics. Popular salmon fishing locations are numerous. I like the buoys right outside the mouth of Grays Harbor, the broad area just south of the main Westport jetty, offshore from the windmills to the south or the casino, white bluffs or red bluffs to the north. About 10 miles off shore in 180-220' of water is also a tremendous producer at times. It's pretty special when you can watch whales breaking the surface and be catching salmon simultaneously! Generally, salmon fishing is closed Friday and Saturday, check emergency regs at WDFW website for increased opportunity announcements. The bar here can be deadly! know your boat's limitations and check the NOAA website for bar conditions and wind/wave height.
Besides salmon, Marine Area 2 has crabbing, razor clamming, ling cod, halibut, sea bass and tuna. Check current regulations for specific seasons and limits. Crab can be had just to the south of the jetty and other locations. Razor clamming is a hoot Fall, Winter and Spring when open. WDFW announces each opener shortly before the clam dig. Halibut access is somewhat limited but available, mostly to the north of Westport. Ling cod and sea bass can be fast paced when you find the hot spots, look for the rocky bottom to the north but be wary of the closed area listed in the regulations. Tuna can be had August into September, usually with quite long boat rides but some years warmer currents bring them within several miles of the beach.
All of that is well and good if you have a boat but lots of people fish off of the Jetty for lings, kelp greenling and sea bass. Surf fishing is another popular method for surf and pile perch. I've read that a bit of razor clam can entice a healthy bite!
By MarkFromSea Aug 2013
Area 2-1 Willapa bay
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 11
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating: 
East of a line from Cape Shoalwater to Leadbetter Point
Area 2-2 Gray's Harbor
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 37
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
East of a line from the tip of the north jetty to exposed end of the south jetty
Area 3 LaPush
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 21
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
From the Queets River north to Cape Alava
Area 4 Neah Bay
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 91
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
From Cape Alava north and inside Juan de Fuca Strait to the Sekiu River
Area 5 Sekiu and Pillar Point
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 155
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
From mouth of the Sekiu River east to Low Point, mouth of the Lyre River
Area 6 East Juan De Fuca Strait
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 102
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
From Low Point east to the Partridge Point – Point Wilson line north to the line from Trial Island (near Victoria B.C.) Vessel Traffic Separation Buoy “R” – Smith Island to the Lawson Reef Buoy to Northwest Island to the Initiative 77 marker on Fidalgo Island and west of the line from Reservation Head to West Point
Area 7 San Juan Islands
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 210
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
All marine waters north of the Trial Island line described under Area 6 to the United States-Canada boundary
Area 8-1 Deception Pass
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 121
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
From West Point to Reservation Head eastward through Deception Pass, including all waters of Swinomish Slough and Skagit Bay, and the portion of Saratoga Passage north and west of a line from East Point Light to light on Camano Island (Saratoga Pass light #4 FI Red 4 Sec)
Area 8-2 Ports Susan and Gardner
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 583
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
East of East Point Light-Camano Island Light line (described in Area 8-1) and north of the Possession Point-Shipwreck line.
Marine area 8-2 includes Port Susan, Port Gardner and southern Saratoga Passage.
Salmon, crab, and shrimp are the mainstays of the fishery here, though other species, including ling cod can be caught. Coho and pinks (in odd years) are plentiful between The Shipwreck (the boundary of Area 9) and Mukilteo (“Humpy Hollow” lies in between). The area around Hat Island, and in particular the “Racetrack” running from Hat Island to Camano Head, can also be productive for coho. Salmon fishing usually opens August 1, coinciding with the migrating coho.
Chinook fishing is a winter activity except for the Tulalip Bubble that has special regulations (be sure to read them). For blackmouth the Racetrack and the area in front of Langley can be productive.
Shrimp like the deep water. Look around Camano head and Hat Island at depths of 250-350 feet. Crab are plentiful throughout the area.
Fishing piers are available at 10th Street Park in Everett, Kayak Point, Langley, Mukilteo and Clinton.
For mainland anglers, the Everett 10th Street Park launch is by far the best. There is also a launch at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park. Be advised that they remove the dock in the winter. Island launches are available at Camano Island State Park, South Whidbey Harbor at Langley, and Possession beach (like Mukilteo, they remove the dock in the winter).
By kodacachers, Summer 2014
Area 9 Admiralty Inlet
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 908
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
All waters inside and south of the Partridge Point – Point Wilson line, south and west of a line from Possession Point 110° true to shipwreck, north of the Hood Canal Bridge, and north of the Apple Cove Point-Edwards Point line.
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Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) runs from the Partridge Point/Point Wilson line south and east to the Apple Cove Point-Edwards Point Line. Resident and migratory salmon are the main draw (and some of the best salmon fishing in Puget Sound) but lingcod, halibut and other bottomfish as well as crab and shrimp are plentiful. Top areas include Mid Chanel Bank, Point No Point, Useless Bay, Possession bar, Shipwreck (on the border with Area 8-2) and Edmonds. Shore bound anglers can have success at Point Wilson, Point No Point, Bush Point, Meadowdale Beach Picnic Point and the fishing piers at Kingston and Edmonds. Chinook and Coho abound and during odd years huge schools of Pinks. Resident Chinook (blackmouth) and Coho can be caught whenever in season. Migratory fish (and generally much larger!) headed to central and south sound rivers are abundant July through September and into October.
There are several boat launches serving Area 9 both from the east and west. East side launches include Whidbey Island launches (Deception Pass, Bush Point, Mutiny Bay, Indian Point and Possession Beach), Edmonds sling launch, Eddie Vine (in Area 10), Mukilteo and Everett (in Area 8-2). West side launches include Kingston and Port Townsend. Be careful, some launches are subject to big wind and waves.
By Kodacachers, Aug 2013
Area 10 Seattle - Bremerton
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 967
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
From the Apple Cove Point-Edwards Point to a line projected true east-west through the north tip of Vashon Island.
Marine Area 10 runs from the Apple Cove Point-Edwards Point Line south to north of Vashon Island. Resident and migratory salmon are the main draw but sea run cutthroat, bottomfish as well as crab and shrimp are plentiful. Chinook and Coho abound during the summer months and during odd years schools of Pinks run towards the Duwamish, providing true urban fishing in Elliott Bay. Top salmon areas include Apple Cove, Richmond Beach, Jefferson Head and winter blackmouth at Manchester and Allen Bank. Shore bound anglers can have success at the numerous fishing piers and (particularly Pink years) from the beach at Carkeek Park. Several charter companies operate out of Area 10. As with all salmon areas, be sure to check the WDFW site for emergency closures and rules.
Sea run Cutthroat offer nice catch and release fishery from Lincoln Park in Seattle and numerous Kitsap beaches. Squid fishing is popular in Elliott Bay, Illahee, and other Area 10 piers in the winter months.
There are several boat launches serving Area 10 both from the east and west. Seattle-side launches include Eddie Vine (Shilshole), Don Armeni (Alki), and the Edmonds sling launch (Area 9). West side launches include Waterfront Park in Eagle Harbor, Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Manchester, among others.
Thanks to Gary S.
Area 11 Tacoma - Vashon
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 931
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
From the north tip of Vashon Island to the Northernmost Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Area 12 Hood Canal
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 157
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
All waters south of the Hood Canal Bridge
Area 13 South Puget Sound
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 201
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
All waters south of northernmost Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Unknown
State: Washington
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 33
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
Area 4 - Central
State: California
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
Marine Zone
State: Oregon
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 15
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
Area 8 - Fitz Hugh Sound
State: British Columbia
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
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Area 15 - Brettell Point, Powell River
State: British Columbia
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
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Area 19 - Saanich, William Head
State: British Columbia
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 1
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
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Area 23 - Cape Beale, Ucluelet
State: British Columbia
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 4
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating:
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Area 24 - Cox Point, Estevan Point
State: British Columbia
Type: Marine Area
Reports: 3
Bathymetric Maps: 0
Rating: 
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