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First Beach (La Push) fishing conditions · Washington

Tomorrow 12 pm to Monday 1 amRedtail surfperch

The bite peaks at 75. Water is 53°, close to the 55° redtail surfperch like best, and a solunar period lands on the window. Wind builds to 40 mph out of the south-southeast by today at 4:00 pm.

Storm Warning until Sunday 10 am
Log a trip here
Right now: 39 for redtail surfperch, sit it outTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Redtail surfperch, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 391 pm
  2. 39
  3. 32
  4. 14 pm
  5. 0
  6. 0
  7. 07 pm
  8. 0
  9. 0
  10. 2510 pm
  11. 32
  12. 32Sun
  13. 251 am
  14. 25
  15. 25
  16. 254 am
  17. 25
  18. 25
  19. 497 am
  20. 45
  21. 48
  22. 6310 am
  23. 67
  24. 75
  25. 711 pm
  26. 71
  27. 71
  28. 754 pm
  29. 71
  30. 71
  31. 717 pm
  32. 71
  33. 71
  34. 7110 pm
  35. 75
  36. 75Mon
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
53°F

Redtail surfperch range 48–62°

Wind
30 mph

From the south-southeast · rough for small boats

Light
Daylight

Sunset 4:51 pm

Sky
Light Rain Likely

61% chance of rain

Air
55°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Washington regulations for these waters.

Redtail Surfperch

Redtail surfperch

Amphistichus rhodoterus

75Worth the tripTomorrow 12 pm to Monday 1 am

Water

53°
38°48–62° · ideal 55°72°

Why

Right in redtail surfperch's ideal range. Redtail surfperch prefers incoming tide. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 1–15 ft down.

Keep

12 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Surfperch: 12/day (shiner perch 15), no minimum size, outside the bottomfish limit. Open year-round.

Verified Oct 21, 2026 · Washington

Last checked 17 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Mar–Aug. More on redtail surfperch

Rockfish

Rockfish

Sebastes spp.

–Not scoredOut of season

Out of seasonOut of season here today. Check the agency before fishing.

Water

53°
35°45–58° · ideal 52°68°

Why

Right in rockfish's ideal range. Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Get off the water immediately when storms approach. Holds 20–300 ft down.

Keep

7 a day

Out of season here today. Check the agency before fishing. 7 rockfish within a 9-fish bottomfish aggregate. Copper, quillback, and vermilion rockfish are closed May–July. Coastal season mid-Mar–mid-Oct.

Verified Oct 21, 2026 · Washington

Last checked 17 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Dec. More on rockfish

Lingcod

Lingcod

Ophiodon elongatus

–Not scoredOut of season

Out of seasonOut of season here today. Check the agency before fishing.

Water

53°
35°45–58° · ideal 52°68°

Why

Right in lingcod's ideal range. Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Get off the water immediately when storms approach. Holds 20–300 ft down.

Keep

2 a day

Out of season here today. Check the agency before fishing. No minimum size, 2/day. Coastal season mid-Mar–mid-Oct.

Verified Oct 21, 2026 · Washington

Last checked 17 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Dec. More on lingcod

The water

  • Water temperature53°F
  • Barometer29.76 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today4:51 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow7:14 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:20 pm–4:20 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:20 pm–12:20 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:40 am–7:40 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Washington WDFW publishes a report for the state.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

A sand-and-cobble beach framed by sea stacks at La Push, on Quileute land open to the public. Redtail surfperch in the surf; WDFW notes the exposed rocks and pillars along this coast hold lingcod and rockfish.

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Pacific Beach State Park52 mi · WashingtonBest now until 2 pmHigh Surf WarningHigh Wind Warning
82Worth the trip
Ocean Shores66 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 8 am to Monday 1 amHigh Surf WarningHigh Wind Warning
75Worth the trip
Westport Light State Park74 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 10 am to Monday 1 amHigh Surf WarningHigh Wind Warning
75Worth the trip
Twin Harbors State Park76 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 9 am to Monday 1 amHigh Surf WarningHigh Wind Warning
75Worth the trip
Puget Sound (Seattle)109 mi · WashingtonBest now until 5 pmGale Warning
75Worth the trip
Skagit River112 mi · WashingtonBest now until 5 pmWind Advisory
57Marginal

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at First Beach (La Push)?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at First Beach (La Push) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at First Beach (La Push)?

First Beach (La Push) is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Redtail Surfperch, Rockfish, Lingcod. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at First Beach (La Push)?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at First Beach (La Push) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does First Beach (La Push) have?

First Beach (La Push) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at First Beach (La Push)?

state agency regulations apply at First Beach (La Push). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is First Beach (La Push) tidal water?

Yes. First Beach (La Push) sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.