• Fishing the Oregon Coast: Tides, Weather, and Hotspots for Rockfish, Lingcod, and Steelhead

  • Dec 21 2024
  • Length: 2 mins
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Fishing the Oregon Coast: Tides, Weather, and Hotspots for Rockfish, Lingcod, and Steelhead

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  • For December 21, 2024, if you're planning to fish in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oregon, here's what you need to know:

    First, let's look at the tides. For areas like Bandon and Coquille River, the tide times are crucial. Today, the high tide is expected around 9:23 AM with a height of about 8.7 feet, and the low tide will be at 3:44 PM with a height of 0.1 feet[3].

    The weather is cooling down, which can affect fish activity. However, this time of year can still be productive for certain species. Anglers have been reporting good catches of rockfish and lingcod, especially near Charleston and Bandon when the ocean swells are small[1].

    Yesterday, anglers caught a mix of bottom fish, including rockfish and lingcod. The daily general marine fish bag limit is 5 fish plus 2 lingcod, with no retention of yelloweye or quillback rockfish. Anglers are also allowed to harvest 1 cabezon per day as part of the general marine fish bag limit[1].

    For the best results, consider using lures like crankbaits, light-colored jerkbaits, Senkos, or a worm retrieved slowly along the bottom. These techniques have been successful for bass and other species in the area[1].

    If you're targeting steelhead, the Umpqua River is a good spot, particularly in the Elkton area. Only hatchery steelhead can be harvested, and the season is open for early winter steelhead[1].

    Hot spots include the areas near Charleston and Bandon for rockfish and lingcod, and the Umpqua River for steelhead. Also, consider the offshore longleader fishery outside the 40-fathom regulatory line, which is open year-round and allows for a daily bag limit of 12 fish from specific rockfish species[1].

    Sunrise today is at around 7:46 AM, and sunset will be at about 4:34 PM, giving you a good window for fishing.

    Remember to check the local health advisories and fishing regulations before you head out, and always report any game violations to the authorities. Enjoy your fishing trip
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