Pacific Coast Oregon Fishing Report: Springtime Bounty on the Reefs and Beaches

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, Oregon fishing report for March 30, 2025.

It's a beautiful Sunday morning out on the coast, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-50s. Sunrise was at 6:55 AM and sunset will be at 7:40 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. The tides are looking good today, with high tide at 8:15 AM (7.2 ft) and low tide at 2:27 PM (1.5 ft).

Fishing has been picking up lately as we transition into spring. Bottomfish action remains strong, with limits of rockfish 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. Remember, cabezon season is still closed until July 1, so make sure to release those if you catch any.

For you salmon enthusiasts, we've got some exciting 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.

Surf perch fishing from the beaches has been productive lately. Sand shrimp and mole crabs have been working well, along with Gulp sandworms and Berkley Gulp swimming mullets in camo or orange colors.

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.

For bait and lures, you can't go wrong with live anchovies or herring for both salmon and bottomfish. If you're targeting lingcod, try using large jigs or swimbaits. For surfperch, Berkeley Gulp sandworms in camo color have been a local favorite.

Remember to check the regulations before heading out, as some rules have changed this year. The daily bag limit for rockfish is currently 5 fish per angler, with a 2 fish limit for lingcod.

That's all for now, folks. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!