Pacific Ocean, Oregon Fishing Report - Daily
Promising Fishing Forecast Off Oregon's Pacific Coast
As of October 7, 2024, the fishing scene on the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast is looking promising, despite some recent adverse weather conditions.
### Weather and Tides
Today, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with mild winds, making it a good day to get out on the water. The sunrise was at around 7:20 AM, and sunset will be at about 6:20 PM. Tides are moderate, with a high tide at 9:30 AM and a low tide at 3:30 PM, which should provide favorable conditions for fishing.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a mix of fish activity, particularly for those targeting bottomfish and salmon. Lingcod and rockfish were plentiful, with many charters returning with limits. The lingcod action has been hot, especially around the Port of Brookings, where anglers were averaging a nice-sized lingcod per person.
For salmon, the ocean salmon season remains open shoreward of the 40-fathom line from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, with a daily bag limit of two salmon, though it is currently closed to coho salmon. However, king salmon are still biting, and some charters reported catching them in the Chetco River estuary and offshore.
### Best Lures and Bait
For lingcod and rockfish, using jigs or baited hooks with squid or shrimp has been effective. For salmon, trolling with hoochies or spoons, especially in areas with good tidal movement, has yielded good results.
### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the area off the coast of Brookings, particularly around the Chetco River estuary, where king salmon and halibut are showing up in greater numbers. Another good spot is near the Point St. George lighthouse, known for its productive fishing grounds for lingcod and rockfish.
Additionally, the Buoy 10 area, although primarily known for river fishing, has seen excellent ocean fishing for coho and Chinook salmon when the fish move into the estuary. However, current regulations restrict Chinook retention in this area.
Overall, it's a great time to be out on the water, with a variety of fish species available and favorable weather conditions. Just be sure to check the latest regulations before you head out.
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