Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene in and around the Pacific Ocean off Oregon's coast as of January 30, 2025.

First off, let's talk about the tides. Today, the high tide was at 12:26 PM with a height of 3.1 feet, and the low tide is expected at 12:52 PM with a height of 1.9 feet. For those planning to head out, the next high tide will be early tomorrow morning, so keep that in mind for your surf fishing or boat trips[2].

Weather-wise, it's been a mixed bag lately. Ocean conditions have been generally good, but there have been periods of rough seas and cold, wet weather. For today, expect a bit of chill in the air, but the seas are relatively calm, making it a decent day to get out there.

Now, onto the fish activity. The ocean recreational salmon fishing season is currently closed, but we're looking forward to the new season options being proposed in March[1].

For bottom fishing, which is open year-round, the action has been steady. In ports like Depoe Bay and Newport, anglers have been catching a decent number of rockfish, with about one fish per angler on average. Lingcod fishing has also been good, with an average of one fish per angler in these areas. Brookings has seen better results, with an average of 2.5 fish per angler, though lingcod catches were slower[1].

The bag limits for general marine species are worth noting: from January 1 through June 30, you can catch up to four fish, and from July 1 through December 31, the limit increases to five fish. There are also sub-bag limits for species like canary rockfish and cabezon[1].

For those targeting lingcod, the minimum size limit is 22 inches, and you can catch up to two fish per day. Flatfish and sablefish are also available, with a 25-fish and 10-fish bag limit respectively[1].

If you're looking for hot spots, Depoe Bay and Newport have been producing some good catches lately. However, if you're willing to venture a bit further south, Brookings has been showing promising results.

When it comes to lures and bait, for surf fishing, lures like the rooster tail, Powerbait Atomic Tubes in grasshopper color, and Gulp sandworms in 2" camo color have been effective. Use a Carolina rig for the rooster tail and a hi-lo setup for the sandworms. The best time for surf fishing is during the incoming high tide, specifically 2 hours before and after high slack tide[3].

For bottom fishing, using the right gear and bait can make all the difference. Longleader gear can be particularly effective outside the 40-fathom regulatory line, and using bait like squid or shrimp can attract a variety of bottom fish.

So, gear up and get ready to hit the waters. With the right conditions and the right gear, you could be hauling in some great catches. Tight lines, and see you out there