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  • Oregon Coast Fishing Heats Up with Lingcod, Rockfish, and Salmon Bites

    Oregon Coast Fishing Heats Up with Lingcod, Rockfish, and Salmon Bites
    May 23 2025
    Good morning anglers this is Artificial Lure with your Friday May 23 fishing report for the Oregon coast and Pacific waters. Sunrise was at 5:34 AM and sunset will be at 8:39 PM so there is plenty of daylight to get in on the bite. Tides are moderate with a low around 8 AM and the next high coming in just before 2 PM making the mid-morning and early afternoon some of your best fishing windows today. Weather is classic late spring coastal fare with overcast skies keeping it cool early then breaking up for sun by midday and light winds out of the northwest—perfect for working those reefs and jetties.

    Fish activity has been hot in several categories. Lingcod are still on fire out of Brookings especially, with charter boats bringing in full limits. Rockfish are also coming up in good numbers including blacks, blues, and the occasional canary. Salmon fishing is picking up out of the southern ports as good numbers of coho are showing up in the catches alongside steady king salmon action. And if you are after halibut, the recent opener has brought solid catches along the central coast with effort peaking on those calm weather days[4][5].

    For best results on bottomfish, you can’t beat a white or motor oil swimbait for lingcod around rocky pinnacles and reefs, especially when worked early in the tide. Shrimp flies tipped with strips of squid or herring are pulling in mixed bags of rockfish. Salmon trollers are having success with hoochies and cut-plug herring behind flashers, with green or chartreuse being the hot colors in the morning switching to more muted tones as the sun gets higher. For halibut, large herring or octopus on spreader bars dropped deep are the ticket, especially on the slower parts of the tide[1][4][5].

    Hot spots for the day include the reefs just out from Port Orford and the productive waters off Brookings for both big lingcod and salmon. The mouth of the Siuslaw River is holding a good mix of feeder kings and coho close to shore, while Depoe Bay’s nearshore rocky structure is loaded with hungry rockfish.

    Catch sizes are looking strong—lots of lingcod in the 10 to 20 pound range, rockfish limits coming easy, and salmon pushing 12 to 18 pounds with a few much bigger kings showing up in the mix. Halibut running from chicken-size up to 40 pounds have been landed for those willing to chase them offshore.

    That’s your Oregon Pacific fishing report for today. Lines tight and keep those hooks sharp—there’s plenty of action out there.
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  • "Coastal Spring Bounty: Salmon, Halibut, and Bottomfish Bite Strong in Oregon"

    "Coastal Spring Bounty: Salmon, Halibut, and Bottomfish Bite Strong in Oregon"
    May 21 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean Oregon fishing report for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

    Tidal swing today is moderate with an early morning high tide giving way to a dropping tide by midday, making the morning hours a prime window for chasing salmon and bottomfish. Weather’s looking classic coastal spring: cool and partly cloudy, with a light west breeze building in the afternoon. Sunrise was at 5:37 am and sunset will be 8:37 pm, giving us a long day to work the water.

    Ocean Chinook salmon season is open from Cape Falcon down to Humbug Mountain right now, with a daily bag limit of two salmon, but remember it’s closed to coho retention at the moment. Most folks are running deep-diving plugs or hoochies behind flashers to coax up those king salmon. With water temps around 52 degrees, trolling 30-60 feet down has been producing best, especially near drop-offs and current seams. Down Brookings way, the port is reporting lots of coho showing up in the catch, and the king bite’s slowly coming on, so be ready for some mixed-bag action if you’re trolling the southern coast[4][1].

    Halibut opened May 1 and is running strong along the central and southern coast. Depoe Bay, Newport, and Charleston all saw good halibut success this past week, averaging just over one fish per angler. Garibaldi and Brookings were a bit slower, with few reports of fish landed. If you’re targeting halibut, go big with herring or large salmon bellies on a spreader bar bottom rig, and try to be on anchor during the slack tide windows for best results[1][2].

    Lingcod and rockfish fishing has been hot, with full limits common over the past couple weekends, especially out of Brookings and around the reefs near Port Orford. Swimbaits in blue and white or rootbeer have been killer, along with large jigs tipped with squid or cut bait. Lingcod have been aggressive, hanging close to rocky structure and biting best on a slow retrieve[4].

    For hot spots, try the reefs just west of Depoe Bay and the Point St. George Reef Lighthouse area for a mix of big rockfish, lingcod, and halibut. The nearshore waters off Charleston are another solid bet, particularly for bottomfish.

    To sum up: the bite is on for lingcod and rockfish, halibut action is solid in central and southern ports, and salmon season is ramping up, with kings showing in catches and lots of coho down south. Best bet is to get out early, take advantage of the morning tide, and bring your A-game lures—hoochies and spoons for salmon, herring or big jigs for halibut, and swimbaits for those aggressive lingcod. Good luck out there and tight lines.
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  • Oregon Pacific Ocean Fishing Report: Salmon, Halibut, and Bottomfish Action Heating Up

    Oregon Pacific Ocean Fishing Report: Salmon, Halibut, and Bottomfish Action Heating Up
    May 19 2025
    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Oregon Pacific Ocean fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 19th, 2025.

    The salmon season is in full swing with the ocean Chinook fishery open from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain. You can keep two salmon per day, but remember coho retention is closed right now. Those Chinook need to be at least 24 inches to take home. Good news is the selective coho season starts soon on June 7th, so mark your calendars.

    Pacific halibut action opened earlier this month on May 1st, and the reports have been promising. If you're heading out of Depoe Bay, anglers are averaging over 1.5 fish per person, while Newport and Charleston are seeing just over 1 fish per angler. The Columbia River subarea is open Thursdays through Saturdays at all depths, with the nearshore fishery running Mondays through Wednesdays. Both the Central and Southern Oregon subareas are open daily for all-depth fishing.

    For those targeting bottomfish, it's open to all depths year-round now. Don't forget about the offshore longleader fishery outside the 40-fathom line with a daily bag limit of 10 fish and a sub-limit of one canary rockfish.

    Surfperch fishing has been decent with the smaller ocean swells lately. Try hitting Horsfall Beach, Bullards Beach, or the area near Cape Blanco. Those redtails are starting to transition toward river mouths, so keep that in mind over the next couple months.

    Hot spots: Point St. George Reef along the California-Oregon border just reopened and should be absolutely on fire for giant lingcod and rockfish. Brookings is also reporting spectacular lingcod action with charter boats limiting out consistently.

    Bait and lures: For salmon, herring is always a good bet, but don't overlook anchovy rigs when the bite gets tough. For halibut, salmon bellies and octopus are producing well. Surfperch anglers are having luck with Berkley Gulp sandworms and small pieces of shrimp.

    The lingcod bite is as good as it's been all year, so if you're targeting those toothy predators, try large jigs in the 8-12 oz range with twin tail plastic grubs in white or chartreuse.

    Weather looks decent today with moderate swells, but as always, check the latest marine forecast before heading out. We're gaining daylight every day, so take advantage of those longer fishing hours.

    That's it for today's report. Remember to sign up for in-season salmon updates so you don't miss any regulation changes. This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines!
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  • Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Halibut, Salmon, and Rockfish Prospects

    Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Halibut, Salmon, and Rockfish Prospects
    May 18 2025
    Artificial Lure's Fishing Report - May 18, 2025

    Mornin' anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday fishing report for the Oregon coast.

    The ocean's calmed down nicely after that system moved through midweek, and we're looking at a decent day out there. Sunrise was around 5:40 AM, and we'll have light until about 8:45 PM, giving you plenty of time on the water.

    Halibut action has been steady since the season opened on May 1st. Folks out of Depoe Bay are averaging 1.5 fish per angler, while Newport and Charleston anglers are pulling in about 1 fish per person. Brookings has been slower, with fewer boats venturing out and limited catches reported. Remember, the Columbia River subarea is only open Thursday through Saturday for all-depth fishing, with nearshore Monday through Wednesday. The Central and Southern subareas remain open daily for all-depth fishing.

    Salmon fishing is heating up! The Chinook season (all-salmon-except-coho) is currently open from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, with a two-fish daily limit. Fish must be at least 24 inches for Chinook. Down in Brookings, they're starting to see more coho showing up in catches, which is promising for the coming weeks.

    Rockfish action has been decent at Depoe Bay, with anglers landing about 2.5 fish per trip, mostly blacks and deacons. Lingcod fishing has been on the slower side, with about half a fish per angler coastwide, but reports from early April indicated some phenomenal lingcod action that should be improving now.

    For bait and tackle, I'm hearing herring rigs and combo flasher/hoochie setups are working well for salmon. For halibut, try large herring or salmon bellies on a circle hook with a spreader. Rockfish are hitting on shrimp flies tipped with squid, while lingcod can't resist a live greenling or large jig bounced near structure.

    Hot spots to try: Point St. George Reef near the California-Oregon border reopened earlier this month and should be loaded with untouched lingcod. For halibut, try working the 30-40 fathom lines off Newport. Salmon trollers are finding success between Depoe Bay and Yaquina Head.

    Remember the regs: daily rockfish limit is 4 fish per angler (increasing to 5 on July 1), with a sub-bag limit of 1 canary. Yelloweye and quillback rockfish are prohibited. Lingcod limit is 2 fish with a 22-inch minimum length.

    Tight lines, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off – maybe I'll see you out on the water today!
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  • Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Salmon, Halibut, and Bottomfish Bite Strong

    Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Salmon, Halibut, and Bottomfish Bite Strong
    May 17 2025
    This is Artificial Lure here with your May 17, 2025, fishing report for the Oregon coast and Pacific waters. Today kicked off with a brisk ocean breeze and classic spring weather—not too hot, not too cold—setting the scene for anglers all up and down the coast. Sunrise was around 5:38 AM with sunset expected at 8:43 PM, giving us plenty of daylight for those long drifts and tide shifts.

    Tide-wise, we have moderate movement today, with the morning high just after daybreak and an outgoing tide through late morning. These conditions have really turned on the bite in nearshore zones, especially around the headlands and reefs where baitfish are schooling up.

    Salmon season is currently open from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain. Chinook is the main target since coho are off-limits for retention right now. A few decent Chinook have been reported coming from waters off Newport and Depoe Bay, with persistent trollers putting a couple of solid fish on deck per trip. Herring and anchovy behind a flasher are the go-to rigs, but if you’re keen on artificials, try a deep-diving plug or a white hoochie—both have picked off some good fish this week.

    Pacific halibut opened earlier this month and action’s been fair to good depending on where you set up. Depoe Bay and Newport have seen over one fish per angler on average, especially for those anchoring up on deeper reefs with large herring, squid, or even big jigs bounced tight to the bottom. Garibaldi and Brookings were quieter, with fewer boats braving the conditions and not much action reported dockside.

    Lingcod and rockfish are still running strong, especially on the slack tide windows. The best lures have been heavy lead-head jigs tipped with swimbaits in root beer or white, or classic pipe jigs jigged deep. Fresh bait like squid or herring will out-fish plastics on some days, especially when the bite gets picky. Shallow reefs off Depoe Bay and the rocky structure near Yaquina Head are producing limits of black rockfish with some chunky lings mixed in.

    A couple of hot spots to try right now: the reefs just south of Depoe Bay are holding a mix of halibut and bottomfish, while the classic salmon troll runs off Newport’s South Jetty are seeing some steady Chinook action. If you’re up for a bit of a trip, Charleston’s outer reefs have been another solid bet for a mixed bag of groundfish.

    That’s your report for today—tight lines, keep it safe on the water, and don’t forget to check your regulations before heading out. This is Artificial Lure signing off; see you on the next tide.
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  • Pacific Ocean Fishing Report: Salmon Season Opens, Halibut Bites Strong

    Pacific Ocean Fishing Report: Salmon Season Opens, Halibut Bites Strong
    May 16 2025
    PACIFIC OCEAN ANGLING REPORT - MAY 16, 2025
    by Artificial Lure, your local fishing expert

    Good morning, anglers! Today marks the opening of the Ocean Chinook salmon season from Humbug Mountain to the Oregon/California border, and let me tell you, the excitement on the docks is palpable this morning!

    The weather's looking decent for mid-May with light westerly winds expected to pick up in the afternoon. Get out early to catch that glassy morning water. Sunrise was at 5:47 AM and we'll have light until about 8:32 PM, giving you plenty of time on the water.

    Salmon action is the big story today. The all-salmon-except-coho season is now open from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain with a daily bag limit of two salmon. Remember those size restrictions: 24 inches minimum for Chinook and 20 inches for steelhead[1]. Down at Brookings Harbor, they're starting a 37-day king salmon season today that runs through June 6th before taking a short break[4]. The Columbia River hatcheries have produced a bumper crop of coho this year, with nearly half a million fish expected off our coast this summer, though you'll need to wait until June 7th to target them legally.

    Pacific halibut fishing opened on May 1st and reports have been promising. Boats out of Depoe Bay are averaging over 1.5 fish per angler, while Newport and Charleston are reporting just over 1 fish per angler. Garibaldi's been slower, with no fish observed dockside during the most recent survey[1].

    For you salmon chasers, the hot spots today will likely be just outside Brookings Harbor where the kings have been staging, and the waters between Cape Lookout and Cascade Head where the upwelling's been creating perfect feeding conditions. Herring rigs with a green flasher have been the ticket, though some locals are swearing by anchovy cut-plugs in the early morning hours.

    For halibut, the reefs northwest of Newport in 120-180 feet of water are producing nicely. Stick with the classic salmon belly strips or large herring on a circle hook. Some of the old-timers are doing well with white or glow-in-the-dark octopus jigs tipped with herring.

    Tides today show a high at 9:14 AM of 7.2 feet and a low at 3:22 PM of 0.8 feet, making for a good morning bite during the incoming push.

    Remember to sign up for those in-season adjustment notifications to stay on top of any changes[1]. Nothing worse than heading out unprepared!

    So grab your gear, pack the cooler, and I'll see you on the water. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and stay safe!
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  • Oregon Coast Fishing Report May 14: Salmon, Halibut, Rockfish Biting Strong

    Oregon Coast Fishing Report May 14: Salmon, Halibut, Rockfish Biting Strong
    May 14 2025
    Howdy there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your May 14th fishing report for the beautiful Oregon coast. The sun rose early this morning around 5:45 AM and we'll have daylight until about 8:40 PM, giving you plenty of time on the water today.

    Weather's looking decent along the coast with mild temperatures hovering in the low 60s. There's a light westerly breeze, so the ocean should be fairly calm for boat anglers. Tide's coming in through mid-morning with high tide around 11 AM, then ebbing through the afternoon.

    Salmon fishing is in full swing, folks! The ocean Chinook season is open from Cape Falcon down to Humbug Mountain with a daily limit of two salmon per person. Remember, no coho retention allowed, and those Chinook need to measure at least 24 inches. Folks have been having decent luck trolling herring or anchovy cut plugs at 30-45 feet. Flashers with green or blue hoochies are working well too.

    Pacific halibut season opened up May 1st, and the reports are mighty encouraging. Depoe Bay anglers are averaging 1.5 fish per rod, while Newport and Charleston are seeing just over 1 fish per angler. Brookings has been slower with fewer boats out and halibut being a bit elusive. For you halibut hunters, try large herring rigs or white jigs tipped with salmon belly or octopus.

    Rockfish action remains steady with anglers pulling in about 2 fish per trip out of Brookings, mostly black and blue rockfish. Lingcod daily limit remains at 2 fish with a 22-inch minimum length.

    For you bank anglers, jetties are producing some nice greenling and the occasional lingcod. Try using sand shrimp or squid strips for best results. Some locals have been doing well with 3-inch curly tail grubs in white or motor oil colors.

    Hot spots this week include the reefs just north of Newport for rockfish, the 180-200 foot depths off Depoe Bay for halibut, and the waters around the Umpqua River mouth for salmon trollers.

    Trout fishing is excellent in both coastal lakes and rivers right now with good May hatches. Those looking for a break from saltwater action should give it a try.

    Remember to check quota status before heading out, especially for halibut and salmon. Sign up for those in-season adjustment notifications on the ODFW website so you're always in the know.

    That's the skinny for today, folks. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and see ya on the water! Now get out there and catch some dinner!
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  • "May 12 2025 Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Halibut, Salmon, Lingcod Bites Strong"

    "May 12 2025 Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Halibut, Salmon, Lingcod Bites Strong"
    May 12 2025
    Hey there, it's Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, Oregon fishing report for May 12, 2025.

    Folks, we're seeing some mighty fine action out on the waters today! Pacific halibut season is in full swing since it opened May 1, and anglers are having good success across most ports. Depoe Bay has been the hot spot with anglers averaging over 1.5 fish per person, while Newport and Charleston are both reporting about 1 fish per angler. Garibaldi has been slower with no fish observed in port recently, and Brookings has had limited participation.

    Ocean Chinook salmon season is currently open from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain with a daily limit of two salmon (except coho), with a 24-inch minimum for Chinook. If you're looking to target salmon south of Humbug Mountain, you'll need to wait until May 16 when that area opens up. Mark-selective coho season starts June 7, so not much longer to wait for those silver bullets.

    For bottom fish enthusiasts, fishing is open at all depths year-round. If you're looking for a change of pace, try the offshore longleader fishery outside the 40-fathom line - you can take home 10 fish with a sub-limit of one canary rockfish.

    The lingcod bite has been absolutely spectacular lately, especially down Brookings way. Charter boats there have been limiting out consistently when weather permits. Point St. George Reef along the California-Oregon border just reopened May 1 after being closed since last fall, and those waters are producing monster lingcod and rockfish.

    Bait-wise, herring is always reliable for salmon trolling this time of year. For halibut, try large herring, squid, or octopus. Bottom fishermen are scoring well with jigs tipped with squid strips.

    Hot spots right now include:
    1. Depoe Bay for halibut - fish have been consistently biting at 120-180 feet
    2. Point St. George Reef for lingcod - these waters have been rested since last fall and the bite is on fire
    3. About 15 miles offshore from Newport for quality Chinook salmon

    The Columbia River subarea halibut fishery is only open Thursdays through Saturdays for all-depth fishing, while the nearshore fishery runs Mondays through Wednesdays. Central Oregon Coast and Southern Oregon subareas are open daily for all-depth halibut fishing.

    Remember to check quota status before heading out, especially for halibut and salmon. You can sign up for in-season adjustment notifications online to stay current on any regulation changes.

    That's the scoop for today, anglers. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and safe fishing to all you salty dogs out there on the beautiful Oregon coast!
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