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  • Halibut Bonanza, Lingcod Leap, and Salmon Stirrings on the Oregon Coast

    Halibut Bonanza, Lingcod Leap, and Salmon Stirrings on the Oregon Coast
    May 7 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, Oregon fishing report for Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

    The weather along the coast is classic spring—cool mornings in the mid-40s climbing to the upper 50s, with patchy clouds and a mild westerly breeze expected later in the day. Sunrise came at 5:45 AM and sunset will be at 8:28 PM. Tides are moderate today, with a mid-morning incoming giving way to an early afternoon high—ideal for targeting both bottomfish offshore and surf perch along the beaches.

    The big headline is the Pacific halibut opener, and the bite has not disappointed. Boats heading out of Depoe Bay, Newport, and Garibaldi have been landing quick limits of quality halibut. Best action has been on the deeper edges of the reefs from 200 to 300 feet of water. Lingcod are also coming in strong, with limits common for most charters—these fish are aggressive right now and hitting deep jigs and large swimbaits over rocky structure. Canary and black rockfish are thick on the reefs but remember, yelloweye and quillback rockfish must be released if caught[5][2].

    Salmon season is open for Chinook from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, although rougher seas last week meant effort was low and catches have been spotty so far this spring. With improving weather, expect things to pick up. The current minimum size for Chinook is 24 inches, and coho retention is not allowed at this time[1][4].

    On the North Coast, look for fresh spring Chinook to start nosing into tidewaters of the Trask and Wilson any day now, but action has been slow so far. Rockfish, kelp greenling, and surf perch are picking up near jetties and sandy stretches[3].

    Your best lures right now offshore are large white or glow grub jigs and heavy metal jigs tipped with herring or squid, which are the ticket for both halibut and lingcod. Nearshore, fresh sand shrimp and clam necks are drawing in surf perch, while root beer or motor oil curly-tail plastics work well for rockfish.

    Hotspots today include the reef edges off Depoe Bay for halibut and lingcod, and the north side of the Yaquina Bay jetty for a mixed bag of bottomfish and surf perch. For salmon, try trolling herring or anchovy behind flashers between Cape Foulweather and Siletz Bay to intercept those early Chinook.

    That’s the word from the water—tight lines and good luck out there!
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    3 min
  • Oregon Coast Fishing Report - Halibut, Salmon, and More for May 5th, 2025

    Oregon Coast Fishing Report - Halibut, Salmon, and More for May 5th, 2025
    May 5 2025
    Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Oregon Coast fishing report for Monday, May 5th, 2025.

    The Pacific halibut season is off to a hot start since opening on May 1st. Over in Depoe Bay, boats were limiting out on halibut and lingcod on opening day and home by noon! The Columbia River subarea is open Thursdays through Saturdays for all-depth fishing, with the nearshore fishery running Mondays through Wednesdays. Central and Southern Oregon Coast subareas are open daily for all-depth fishing, so today's a great day to get out there.

    Ocean salmon fishing is currently open from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain with a daily limit of two Chinook (minimum 24 inches) but no coho retention allowed. Last week's rough ocean conditions limited success, but the bite should improve as we move into May. Spring Chinook are starting to show up on the North Coast rivers, though no confirmed catches on the Trask yet.

    Rockfish action remains steady with the current bag limit at 4 fish per angler, scheduled to increase to 5 fish on July 1st. Remember that yelloweye and quillback rockfish are prohibited, and there's a one-fish sub-limit on canary rockfish.

    For river anglers, the Wilson River should be seeing more summer steelhead showing up soon, though reports have been sparse so far. The Trask River is also worth a shot for spring Chinook, especially in tidewater and below the hatchery. Note that the Salmon/Steelhead Bobber Fishing Rule went into effect on May 1st from Loren's drift up to Cedar Creek boat slide.

    Hot spots today: The waters off Depoe Bay have been productive for halibut and lingcod. For salmon, try working the areas near the mouth of Tillamook Bay. Bank anglers should consider the North Jetty for rockfish, kelp greenling, and surf perch.

    Best baits and lures right now: For halibut, fresh herring rigs and squid are working well. Salmon anglers are having luck with anchovies behind flashers. If you're targeting rockfish, try shrimp flies or jigs in green, blue, or white.

    Get out there and enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast waters, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines!
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    3 min
  • Oregon Coast Fishing Update: Halibut, Salmon, and More on the Bite

    Oregon Coast Fishing Update: Halibut, Salmon, and More on the Bite
    May 4 2025
    Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Oregon coast fishing report for this beautiful Sunday morning, May 4, 2025.

    The Pacific halibut season just opened a few days ago on May 1, and folks are already having success! Opening day brought limit catches of both halibut and lingcod for many boats. The Columbia River subarea is open at all depths Thursday through Saturday, while the nearshore fishery runs Monday through Wednesday. Central and Southern Oregon subareas are open daily at all depths, so today's a great day to get out there!

    Ocean Chinook salmon season is currently open from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, with a daily bag limit of two salmon (except coho). Remember your size limits: 24 inches for Chinook and 20 inches for steelhead. The bite has been a bit slow recently due to poor ocean conditions last week, but spring Chinook should be showing up on the North Coast any day now. Keep an eye out!

    For rockfish, kelp greenling, and surf perch, fishing has been picking up near bay mouths. The North Jetty has been productive for shore anglers, while boats are bringing in near-limits.

    If you're hitting the rivers, the Trask is expecting its hatchery spring Chinook run to start soon, especially in tidewater and below the hatchery. The Wilson River should be seeing some early hatchery summer steelhead, though catches have been limited so far.

    Hot spots this weekend: Try Depoe Bay for halibut and lingcod - they've been producing limits. For salmon trolling, work the area from Cape Falcon south. Yaquina Bay jetty has been good for rockfish and surfperch on incoming tides.

    Best lures right now are bright colored hoochies with herring for halibut, while salmon are hitting anchovies with green/chartreuse spinners. For rockfish, try shrimp flies above a white or orange jig.

    For bait, fresh herring is working well for halibut, and sand shrimp or eggs for those early spring Chinook in the rivers. Berkley Gulp sandworms are producing for surfperch along the beaches.

    Remember the Salmon/Steelhead Bobber Fishing Rule goes into effect May 1 on sections of the Trask River, so check your regulations.

    With the opening of these key seasons, it's a prime time to be fishing the Oregon coast! This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see you on the water!
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    3 min
  • Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Halibut Opener, Chinook Arrive, Rockfish Limits

    Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Halibut Opener, Chinook Arrive, Rockfish Limits
    May 3 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for the Oregon Pacific coast, Saturday May 3, 2025. We’re seeing some prime spring action out on the saltwater this week, and conditions are looking up for anglers ready to hit the water.

    Today’s weather is calm, partly cloudy skies with mild temps in the low 60s, and light west winds. Expect the sun to rise around 5:57 am and set at 8:22 pm. Tidal swings are moderate, with an early morning high tide, so aim to launch before mid-morning for your best shot at the bite.

    The big news this week is the halibut opener. Boats out of Depoe Bay and other harbors limited out on both halibut and lingcod during the opening day Thursday, and there’s no reason not to expect a repeat performance today. Halibut have been found in 150-250 feet of water, with jigs and large herring or squid baits being the ticket for the biggest fish. Lingcod are still aggressive on the rocky reefs, hammering swimbaits, large plastics, and herring bait rigs. Bring plenty of weight for the offshore drift and keep your gear near the bottom for best results[4][1].

    Spring chinook are starting to show on the north and central coast. These early kings are mostly being trolled up with herring behind flashers, but anchovy and plug-cut herring are also effective. The salmon bite is expected to steadily improve through the month, especially on incoming and high tides[2][5].

    Rockfish limits are coming easy for most boats fishing nearshore reefs — black rockfish are the bulk of the catch, but canary and yellowtail are mixed in. Shrimp flies or jigs tipped with squid or Berkley Gulp are working well, especially when drifted near bottom structure[4].

    Hot spots right now include Depoe Bay for halibut and lingcod, and Brookings for early season chinook and rockfish. Newport is another good port to try for a mixed bag.

    Best baits and lures this week? For halibut and lingcod — big jigs, herring, and squid. For rockfish — shrimp flies, Gulp, and small metal jigs. For chinook — trolled herring or anchovy behind a flasher.

    With solid weather, active fish, and the halibut opener in full swing, there’s no better time to get out on the Pacific. Tight lines out there!
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    3 min
  • Oregon Coast Fishing Forecast For May 2025: Chinook, Rockfish, Surfperch Biting

    Oregon Coast Fishing Forecast For May 2025: Chinook, Rockfish, Surfperch Biting
    May 2 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean, Oregon fishing report for May 2, 2025.

    Weather this morning kicks off with cool temps in the mid-40s rising to the low 60s by afternoon. Expect partly cloudy skies, light west winds, and manageable ocean swells, making for pretty comfortable boating and shore casting conditions. Sunrise was at 5:58 am and sunset rolls in at 8:18 pm, giving anglers a long day on the water.

    Tides today see a high around 7 am, dropping to a low mid-afternoon. That incoming tide just after lunch often turns up the action for surf perch, lingcod, and rockfish tight to the reefs and jetties.

    The fish bite has picked up lately with ocean conditions stabilizing and more baitfish showing up. Chinook salmon are on the move, with a mix from the Rogue, Columbia, and Snake rivers, and a few early kings already caught trolling anchovies and herring near the mouths of major rivers like the Rogue and Chetco. Folks out of Brookings and Gold Beach have been picking up some chunky spring Chinook, but the main king season kicks off May 16. Coho salmon numbers look promising this year, with huge schools expected just offshore as we hit June, thanks to strong runs from the Columbia River system[5].

    Lingcod and rockfish action remains steady. Limits are common for black rockfish and canary rockfish when the seas lay down. Big lingcod have been biting on large swimbaits and whole herring bounced near rocky structure. Offshore, deep water trips just starting up report good numbers of yellowtail rockfish and the odd halibut.

    For surf anglers, redtail surfperch are running good in the sandy stretches from Bandon down to Brookings, especially on that rising tide. Sand shrimp, clam necks, and Gulp! baits in sandworm patterns are proven favorites.

    Best lures this week for salmon are green or blue hoochies paired with a flasher, or trolling cut-plug herring just above the schools. For bottomfish, 4 to 6 inch swimbaits in dark or motor oil colors rigged on a leadhead jig, and baited shrimp flies both get the job done. Surfcasters will do well with sandworms and curly-tail grubs in camo or motor oil colors.

    Hot spots to try include the reefs outside Gold Beach for lingcod and black rockfish, and the mouth of the Rogue River for early salmon. The south jetty at Brookings is a longtime reliable spot for both bottomfish and a shot at a big Chinook when the tides are right.

    That’s your Pacific Ocean Oregon update for today. Tight lines and see you on the water!
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    3 min
  • April 30, 2025 Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Rockfish Limits, Lingcod Biting, and Halibut on the Horizon

    April 30, 2025 Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Rockfish Limits, Lingcod Biting, and Halibut on the Horizon
    Apr 30 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean Oregon fishing report for April 30, 2025.

    We started the morning with light drizzle on the coast but by midday, clouds lifted and we enjoyed classic spring conditions—highs in the low 50s, a steady marine layer, and a gentle westerly breeze. Sunrise was at 6:01 AM and sunset will hit around 8:18 PM, giving you plenty of daylight for a long session. Tides today see a low at 5:35 AM, high at 12:09 PM, and another low late afternoon around 5:55 PM. That midmorning high tide really got things moving, especially in the nearshore rocks and jetties.

    Bottomfish action has been about as hot as it gets. Rockfish have been biting like fleas on a dog—limits were easy for most boats out of Depoe Bay and Newport this morning. Lingcod are on the chew, especially with a little chopped herring or white swimbait bounced close to the bottom. Black rockfish, coppers, and a good number of sea bass are all in the mix. The best action has been over rocky reefs in 60 to 100 feet of water. Hot spots include the reefs off Yaquina Head and the classic Depoe Bay rock piles[5].

    Halibut season is right around the corner, but folks are getting a jump with a few caught deep, mostly off Pacific City and Garibaldi. You’ll want to try large herring rigs or glow squid jigs fished near the bottom when tides slack.

    Salmon is still just around the corner—coho retention doesn’t open until June 7, but you can keep one Chinook over 24 inches as part of your two-fish limit until July 15. Look for the Chinooks to stage just offshore as they wait for the big push in summer[5]. Best baits here are trolled herring or chartreuse hoochies behind a flasher.

    Crabbing remains fair in the bays with most keepers coming in from deeper channels and pots left to soak a few hours. Use chicken backs or fish scraps for the best results.

    For lures, you can’t beat a white or rootbeer swimbait for lingcod right now, and shrimp flies or curly tail jigs are pulling easy limits of rockfish. For bait, fresh herring is top choice for both bottomfish and salmon, and don’t overlook sand shrimp or squid strips.

    For hot spots, Yaquina Head reefs and the area right outside Depoe Bay are producing limits. Bonus tip—the jetty at South Beach in Newport gave up some nice cabezon and greenling on shrimp-tipped jigs this morning.

    That’s the word from the water. Tight lines and see you out there[5][3][1]!
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    3 min
  • Spring Fishing Action Heats Up the Oregon Coast Ahead of Peak Season

    Spring Fishing Action Heats Up the Oregon Coast Ahead of Peak Season
    Apr 23 2025
    Pacific Ocean Oregon Fishing Report for April 23, 2025

    This is Artificial Lure with your latest on-the-water update for the Oregon coast and surrounding Pacific. These last few days have treated anglers to mild spring conditions, some solid catches, and good access to the water.

    Weather and Tides:
    Today we’re seeing mostly clear skies with comfortable highs reaching around 56 degrees. Offshore winds are light for now, though it’s always smart to check the latest marine forecast before launching. Sunrise was at 6:42 AM and sunset will be at 7:44 PM. The tides in Newport are as follows: high tide at 6:57 AM with 9 feet, low tide at 12:47 PM dipping to minus 1.2 feet, then another high at 7:35 PM with 7.4 feet. Those swinging tides are prime times for some hot bite windows, especially for bottomfish and surfperch[5].

    Fish Activity and Recent Catches:
    Rockfish are the star of the show right now. Anglers in Depoe Bay and Newport are reporting near limits of black, deacon, yellowtail, and copper rockfish. Kelp greenling and a few blue rockfish have also been mixed in. Lingcod has slowed a bit compared to last month, but a handful of nice fish are still coming in when the tide is moving. Offshore, expect about three rockfish per angler, with folks near Brookings reporting similar results. Halibut season is still closed, so most bottomfish action is focused on reefs and rocky areas[5][4].

    Chinook salmon season remains open from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain until May 15, though the catch rates have been spotty, likely due to slow ocean conditions this past week. Newport recorded the highest Chinook catch rate along the coast, with about half a Chinook per angler for those putting in the time. Remember, minimum size for Chinook is 24 inches and you’re limited to two salmon per day, with no coho retention right now[2][3]. Surfperch have been active on sandy stretches, and there have also been promising reports from the herring run earlier this month, though most herring have now moved on[1][2].

    Best Lures and Bait:
    For rockfish and lingcod, swimbaits, large curly-tail grubs, and metal jigs in white or chartreuse are always solid choices. Tip your jigs with herring or squid strips for extra action. Salmon anglers should stick with anchovy or herring behind a flasher, or go traditional with a hoochie-and-flasher setup. For surfperch, sand shrimp and Gulp! sandworms fished on a basic surf rig have been the most productive.

    Hot Spots:
    Depoe Bay and Newport head boats are reporting the most consistent rockfish action, especially in 60 to 120 feet of water. The reefs near Boiler Bay are well worth hitting for bottom dwellers. For salmon, stick to waters off Newport and between Cape Foulweather and Seal Rock for your best chance at a spring Chinook. For shore-based anglers, Beverly Beach and South Beach are producing surfperch on the afternoon incoming tide[5][4].

    That’s the scene for today. Now’s a great time to get out before the spring crowds hit. Good luck and tight lines from Artificial Lure.
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    4 min
  • "Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Rockfish, Salmon, and Surfperch Opportunities Abound"

    "Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Rockfish, Salmon, and Surfperch Opportunities Abound"
    Apr 21 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean, Oregon fishing report for April 21, 2025. The spring bite is on and the weather along the coast has been a treat lately, with clear skies and highs around 56 degrees. Today’s sunrise was at 6:42 AM and sunset will be at 7:44 PM. For tides in Newport, you had a high tide at 6:57 AM at 9 feet, a low tide at 12:47 PM dropping to -1.2 feet, and the next high tide is slated for 7:35 PM at 7.4 feet. Those big tidal swings should keep fish active during changeover periods, especially for those targeting structure-loving rockfish and surfperch.

    Rockfish are the stars lately, with Depoe Bay boats reporting full limits of black, deacon, and yellowtail varieties. Newport has also been seeing good catches, including plenty of black, deacon, and copper rockfish, along with a handful of kelp greenling. Lingcod have been on the slower side, but still worth targeting on jigs near reefs and rocky points. Offshore around Brookings, expect about three rockfish per angler, mostly the usual suspects with some quality fish mixed in. Pacific halibut season is currently closed, so all eyes are on these outstanding bottomfish opportunities.

    Salmon season is open for Chinook from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain and the best bite of late has been out of Newport, where salmon anglers are averaging just over a Chinook for every two rods. The limit is two salmon per day, but coho retention is closed until summer. Remember the size minimums: 24 inches for Chinook and 20 inches for steelhead. Salmon are being picked up trolling bait herring or anchovies behind chartreuse flashers, with most reported strikes in 70 to 120 feet of water.

    If you’re fishing from shore, now is prime time to target surfperch at high tide using sand shrimp or Gulp sandworms, especially around South Beach and Agate Beach. For bottomfish on boats, go with curly-tail grubs in motor oil or white, small jigs, and shrimp flies. The water clarity is prime, so natural colors are producing, but don’t be afraid to switch it up with a bit of chartreuse if the bite slows.

    Today’s hot spots are the reefs just west of Depoe Bay for rockfish and lingcod, and the area out front of Newport for spring Chinook salmon. On the sandy stretches, South Beach is your best bet for surfperch on the incoming tide.

    Spring is here and the fish are biting. Stay safe, mind the regulations, and tight lines until next time.
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    3 min