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  • Oregon Fishing Report: Chinook, Bottomfish, and Surfperch Action Along the Coast

    Oregon Fishing Report: Chinook, Bottomfish, and Surfperch Action Along the Coast
    May 25 2025
    Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your fresh Pacific Ocean, Oregon fishing report for Sunday, May 25th, 2025.

    The early bird got a real treat today, with sunrise around 5:35 AM and a sunset set for about 8:45 PM, giving plenty of daylight to chase after the big ones. Skies along the coast are mostly cloudy with moderate northwest winds picking up by midday and air temps sitting in the low 60s. Swells are moderate—watch for choppy conditions as the day goes on, especially by afternoon. Check the latest tide table for your launch, but expect a morning low and a rising tide through midday, which always helps fish activity near shore.

    For salmon anglers, Chinook season is open from Cape Falcon down to the California border, though coho is closed for now. Success has still been hit and miss this week due to some rougher weather days, but the best catches have been reported off Newport, with about 0.3 Chinook per angler. If you’re after salmon, troll herring or anchovy behind a flasher, or try a hoochie setup. Focus efforts from 80 to 150 feet of water just off the reef edges for your best chance, especially in the morning when the water’s a bit calmer.

    The bottomfish bite is solid. Lingcod and rockfish are showing up well on suitable days. Yesterday, charters out of Depoe Bay pulled in some nice lings and a healthy mix of black rockfish, with some limits hit early. For these guys, drop a lead jig or swimbait in white, rootbeer, or glow colors, or use a chunk of fresh herring or squid for bait. Canary rockfish are fair game now—just remember yelloweye and quillback are always off-limits. Flatfish action is steady for those focusing closer to the sandy bottoms.

    Halibut season is open and drawing good crowds. The best action has been reported out of Newport, with just over a fish per angler when boats could get out last week. If you’re halibut hunting, use large herring, salmon bellies, or octopus tentacles on a spreader bar rig, and soak them in 250 to 400 feet. Columbia River and Central Coast subareas are open at all depths, so there’s plenty of opportunity.

    Surfperch fishing continues to be productive along the beaches. Redtail surfperch are taking shrimp or sandworms at spots like Horsfall Beach, Bullards Beach, and near Cape Blanco. They’re easing toward the river mouths, so scout those transition zones.

    Hot spots today: Try the rock piles off Newport for both halibut and bottomfish, or the reefs near Depoe Bay for a solid lingcod bite. For surfperch, hit Bullards Beach or Cape Blanco near the river mouths.

    That’s all for now—tight lines, be safe out there on the Pacific, and send in those big fish photos!
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  • Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Tackle the Tides for Surfperch, Salmon, and Bottomfish

    Oregon Coast Fishing Report: Tackle the Tides for Surfperch, Salmon, and Bottomfish
    May 24 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your fresh Pacific Ocean Oregon fishing report for Saturday, May 24, 2025.

    Today dawned with a classic coastal spring chill. Sunrise hit the water at 5:34 AM and we’re looking at sunset around 8:45 PM, giving anglers a long window to chase fish. The weather is mild, mid-50s to 60s, with a light northwest wind building in the afternoon. Swells are currently steady and manageable, holding mostly under five feet, so ocean access is pretty fair for boats and shore anglers alike.

    Tides today play a big role—expect a high tide just after sunrise and the next low by midday, making the hours around the morning and evening slack tides prime for action, especially if you’re targeting surfperch, salmon, or bottomfish. Remember, fish like surfperch and herring follow the incoming tide into estuaries and bays, so time your efforts accordingly[1].

    Lingcod and a variety of bottomfish are biting well all up and down the rocky shores, with reports of solid limits coming in from spots like Cape Arago, Simpson Reef, and north up toward Depoe Bay. Most anglers are scoring lingcod on simple setups: jig heads with curly-tail or paddle-tail rubber swimbaits in white, motor oil, or root beer color. For rockfish, smaller metal jigs and shrimp flies in pink or chartreuse are top picks[1][3][4].

    Surfperch fishing is heating up as they move toward river mouths. Beaches around Horsfall, Bullards, and close to Cape Blanco are producing big redtail perch, especially on sand crab, shrimp, or gulp sandworm baits. A light spinning rod with a carolina rig is the local favorite here. Fish the nearshore troughs on an incoming tide for best results[3].

    Salmon seasons are in a transition. From Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, you can keep two salmon a day, but coho must be released until the selective season opens June 7. King salmon fishing out of Brookings just opened and early reports are promising, with trollers picking up quality Chinook on anchovy or plug-cut herring trolled behind flashers in 60 to 120 feet of water. Look for bird activity and bait balls to find feeding salmon[2][3][5].

    Halibut season kicked off in May and plenty of quota remains for the Central Oregon Coast. Boats working deep gravel and flat spots off Newport and Winchester Bay are seeing some steady action using large herring, squid, or octopus. If you’re patient and willing to run out to 200+ feet, your odds are solid[3][4].

    Hot spots this week:
    Depoe Bay for bottomfish and lingcod, Horsfall Beach for surfperch, and offshore Brookings for spring kings and early halibut.

    Stay safe out there, check your tides, and remember your measuring stick for lingcod. Good luck and tight lines from your local source, Artificial Lure.
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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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