Oregon Coast Fishing Report March 2025: Rockfish, Lingcod, and Salmon Bites

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, Oregon fishing report for March 31, 2025.

Let's start with the tides. We've got a high tide of 8.45 feet at 3:12 AM and a low tide of -1.07 feet at 9:48 AM. The next high tide hits at 4:11 PM at 6.89 feet. Sun's up at 6:59 AM and sets at 7:42 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Weather's looking decent today. It's a bit overcast, but the ocean's relatively calm with light winds. Perfect conditions for getting out there!

Now, onto the good stuff. Fishing's been hot lately, folks! We've been seeing a lot of action with rockfish and lingcod. Anglers have been pulling in near-limits of black and deacon rockfish, especially around Depoe Bay and Newport. Lingcod's been biting well too, with some folks reporting catches close to their limits.

For you salmon enthusiasts, the ocean Chinook season opened up a couple weeks back from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. It's been a bit slow, but we're hoping it'll pick up soon. Remember, the limit's two salmon, but no coho allowed.

As for baits and lures, can't go wrong with some anchovies or herring for your bottomfish. If you're targeting salmon, try trolling with a whole herring or an anchovy. For artificial lures, SpinFish have been working well for coho when they're around.

Hot spots? Well, the areas just off Depoe Bay and Newport have been producing nicely for bottomfish. If you're after salmon, try your luck around the mouth of the Columbia River or off Tillamook Bay.

One last tip: don't forget to check those crab pots! Some folks have been pulling in some nice Dungeness to go with their fish.

That's all for now, anglers. Remember to respect our oceans and follow those regulations. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!