Fishing the Oregon Coast: Tides, Weather, and Hotspots for Rockfish, Lingcod, and Flatfish on January 25, 2025.

For January 25, 2025, if you're planning to fish in the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast, here's what you need to know. First, let's look at the tides. Typically, you'll see two high tides and two low tides per day, roughly six hours apart. Around Depoe Bay and Newport, you can expect high tides in the early morning and late afternoon, similar to recent patterns. For example, high tides were around 3:25 AM and 3:53 PM, with low tides at 9:43 AM and 10:11 PM on January 10, so expect similar timing today.

Weather conditions have been moderating after a challenging week. Ocean conditions are improving, making for better fishing, although typical winter conditions with strong winds and varying pressure systems can still be expected.

Sunrise today is around 7:53 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 4:43 PM, giving you about 8 hours and 50 minutes of daylight.

Fish activity has been promising. Yesterday, anglers at Newport reported good catches with around 4 fish per angler, and lingcod landings were close to 1 fish per angler. At Depoe Bay, fishing was fair with about 2 fish per angler, and lingcod catches averaged 1.5 fish per angler. The main targets right now include rockfish, lingcod, and flatfish.

For rockfish and lingcod, fishing near slack tides, especially around the jetties in the lower Coos Bay estuary, tends to be more productive. Use jigs and baited hooks with squid, shrimp, or crab as bait to increase your chances of catching these species. For sturgeon, nightcrawlers or anchovies work well. If you're targeting salmon, try using spinners or spoons.

Hot spots include the jetties in the lower Coos Bay estuary and areas around Tillamook Bay. These locations often see good fish activity, especially during the slack tides. Keep in mind that the King Tides just passed from January 11-13, so be prepared for any residual higher waters and stronger waves if you plan to fish in areas that were affected.

Stay safe, and good luck on the water.