Oregon Coast Fishing Report March 2025: Rockfish, Lingcod, and Early Spring Chinook

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, Oregon fishing report for March 21, 2025.

It's a beautiful day out on the coast, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-50s. Sunrise was at 6:15 AM and sunset will be at 7:30 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. The tides are looking good today, with high tide at 4:53 AM (7.4 ft) and low tide at 12:04 PM (1.3 ft).

Fishing has been picking up lately as we transition into spring. Rockfish and lingcod are still the main targets for bottom fishing, with limits being reached pretty regularly. Some nice-sized black rockfish in the 3-4 pound range have been coming in, along with a few hefty lingcod over 20 pounds. Cabezon season is still closed, so remember to release those if you catch any.

For those of you looking to target salmon, we've got some good news. The spring Chinook run is starting to show up, with a few early fish being caught near the river mouths. It's still early, but things should really heat up in the next few weeks. Trolling herring or anchovy behind a flasher has been the go-to method.

Speaking of bait, sand shrimp and mole crabs have been productive for surfperch fishing from the beaches. Gulp sandworms and Berkley Gulp swimming mullets in camo or orange colors are also working well. For the boat anglers, you can't go wrong with live anchovies or herring for both salmon and bottomfish.

As for hot spots, try fishing around Depoe Bay for some great bottomfish action. The reefs just north and south of the harbor entrance have been producing well. For surfperch, Cannon Beach has been on fire lately, especially near Haystack Rock during the incoming tide.

Remember to check the regulations before heading out, as some rules have changed this year. Tight lines, everyone, and I'll catch you next time!