Pacific Ocean Fishing Report: Moderate Tides, Rough Conditions, and Promising Salmon Catches off Oregon

As of October 9, 2024, the fishing scene in the Pacific Ocean off Oregon is showing some promise, despite the challenging weather conditions.

### Tidal Report
Today, the tides are moderate, with a high tide at around 10:30 AM and a low tide at about 4:30 PM. These tides should provide decent fishing conditions, especially during the peak hours.

### Weather
The weather is a bit rough, with winds gusting up to 20 knots and waves reaching 8-10 feet. However, for experienced anglers, these conditions can still yield good results.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:21 AM, and sunset is at 6:24 PM, giving you a good window for both morning and afternoon fishing trips.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday, the fish activity was decent, given the weather. Anglers focused their efforts inland due to the unfavorable ocean conditions, but those who ventured out reported catching some salmon. The average catch rate was about 0.35 salmon per angler, with the highest rate seen in the Garibaldi area at 0.44 salmon per angler.

### Types of Fish Caught
The primary catch has been Chinook salmon, as coho salmon fishing is currently closed in many areas. In the Columbia River subarea, the season is now closed, but areas like Garibaldi and other parts of the Central Oregon Coast and Southern Oregon subareas remain open.

### Best Lures and Bait
For salmon, using hoochies or spinners behind a dodger can be effective. Bait such as anchovies or herring, either whole or cut-plug, are also good choices. For bottom fish, which are still active, using squid or shrimp on a longleader setup can yield black rockfish, lingcod, and other species.

### Hot Spots
- **Garibaldi**: This area has seen the highest catch rates for salmon and is a good spot to try your luck.
- **Newport**: While the effort was low last week, Newport still offers a mix of black rockfish, deacon rockfish, and yellowtail rockfish, along with some lingcod.

Keep in mind that ocean conditions can change quickly, so always check the latest updates before heading out. Additionally, be mindful of the regulations, as they can change, especially for species like coho and halibut.