Right now: 85 for redtail surfperch, goTap 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.
85Mon
92
92
883 am
96
93
936 am
96
96
1009 am
96
96
9612 pm
92
92
963 pm
96
96
1006 pm
96
96
969 pm
88
86
96Tue
89
100
963 am
96
96
966 am
96
96
969 am
100
96
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out
Right now
Water
52°F
Redtail surfperch range 48–62°
Wind
9 mph
From the east-southeast
Light
Dark
Sunrise 7:49 am
Sky
Light Rain Likely
70% chance of rain
Air
51°F
NWS hourly forecast
Barometer
Rising
Measured, last 3 hours
Moon
100% lit
Full
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.
Right in redtail surfperch's ideal range. Redtail surfperch prefers incoming tide. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. 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.
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.
Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.
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3 am
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3 pm
6 pm
9 pm
Tue
3 am
6 am
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Westport Light State Park3 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 12 am–12 pm
100Go
Ocean Shores11 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 12 am–12 pm
100Go
Pacific Beach State Park25 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 4 am–12 pm
100Go
Questions people ask
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Twin Harbors State Park?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Twin Harbors State Park you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Twin Harbors State Park?
Twin Harbors State Park is listed on this site for 1 commonly-targeted species: Redtail Surfperch. 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 Twin Harbors State Park?
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 Twin Harbors State Park 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 Twin Harbors State Park have?
Twin Harbors State Park has shoreline / wading access. There is no pier or boat ramp at this location.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Twin Harbors State Park?
state agency regulations apply at Twin Harbors State Park. 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 Twin Harbors State Park tidal water?
Yes. Twin Harbors State Park sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.
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