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Fort Worden Marine Science Center Dock

48.14°N · 122.76°W

Shore spot · Public dockMarine Area 9Surfperch · Open

Fort Worden Marine Science Center Dock Fishing Forecast

Updated today

Surfperch fishing at Fort Worden Marine Science Center Dock looks good today.
The best time to go is 7 AM to 11 AM, with the tide ebbing.

ReelCaster scores every hour at Fort Worden Marine Science Center Dock from 0 to 100, reading the tide, current, wind and weather for Surfperch. The higher the score, the better your odds. Green means go.

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Every spot is scored for today, out of 100. Green is worth the trip, amber is fair, red is slow.

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Best score for the day · 9 AM
88/100
GOOD

Now 24 · 1 AM PDT

BEST WINDOW
7 AM-11 AM
Tide ebbing
WDFW · Marine Area 9 · Surfperch openRegulations ↗10 per day
14-Day Forecast
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24-Hour Conditions

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Conditions
Time
1 AM
Now
Score
24
Tough
Tide
5.4 ft ▲
Flooding
Current
—
Flood
Wind
4 kn
SE · steady
Sea state
Flat
0.5 ft
Air temp
53°
Mild
Weather
Rain
1.1 mm/h
Hour 1 AM. Score 24 Tough. Tide 5.4ft Rising ▲. Current +0.9kn Flood. Wind 4kn SE G5. Sea 0.5 ft Flat. Air 52.9°.
Why this score
Current
0.4 kn light
Prime

Current regulations

In effect now

What you can keep at this spot today

Surfperch
Retention open
Daily limit
10 per day
Possession
Not published
Annual quota
Not published
Other
Year-round. No minimum size. Daily limit 10. Except shiner perch daily limit 15; shiner perch is NOT included in the bottomfish limit.
Other species here
Black Rockfish ClosedFlounder / Sole (Flatfish) Rules not loaded yet · Check WDFW ↗Herring Retention openSquid - Opal Retention openCopper Rockfish Rules not loaded yet · Check WDFW ↗Dungeness Crab Closed
Always check with WDFW ↗

Source: WDFW · Marine Area 9 · synced today

Seasonality

52-week view · today highlighted

When Surfperch is best at this spot

Shoulder seasonShoulder season for Surfperch
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SHORE PROFILE
FISHED FROM
Public dock
ACCESS
On foot
No boat needed
GETTING THERE
Drive into Fort Worden State Park and park near the Marine Science Center at the base of the pier; a short level walk with railings and ADA access, and a Discover Pass is required for the lot. Fishing is best on a moving tide when current sweeps past the pilings.
HOW IT'S FISHED
Bait fishing on the bottom from the pier rail
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