"Salmon Surge off Oregon Coast: Ideal Tides and Weather for Anglers"

As of October 6, 2024, the fishing scene on the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast is quite active, despite some recent weather challenges.

### Tidal and Weather Conditions
Today, the tide is expected to be high at around 9:30 AM and low at 3:30 PM, which is ideal for targeting salmon and other species in the estuaries and nearshore areas. The weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy with a gentle breeze, making it a pleasant day for fishing. Sunrise was at 7:23 AM, and sunset will be at 6:33 PM.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a steady catch of salmon, particularly coho and Chinook, although the Chinook fishery has some restrictions. In the Buoy 10 area and the lower Columbia River, anglers reported a good number of coho catches, with many fish being caught on high tides.

### Catch Reports
In areas like Garibaldi and Newport, anglers were landing an average of about 1.33 salmon per angler, with coho making up the bulk of the catch. However, the non-mark selective coho fishery closed on September 15 in some areas, so anglers are now focusing on Chinook and other species.

### Best Lures and Bait
For salmon, using hoochies or spinners with a herring or anchovy bait has been effective. In the estuaries, trolling with plug-cut herring or using a jig with a curly tail grub can also yield good results. For those targeting halibut, which are still available in some areas, using large jigs or baiting with squid or octopus has been successful.

### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the area around Buoy 10, where the Columbia River meets the ocean. Here, you can catch both coho and Chinook salmon, especially during the high tide cycles. Another good spot is near the Astoria-Megler Bridge on the Washington side, where coho have been plentiful.

Additionally, ports like Garibaldi and Newport are seeing good action for salmon, with many anglers limiting out quickly. For halibut, the waters off Brookings are producing some nice catches, especially in the deeper waters.

Overall, it's a great time to be out on the water, with a variety of fish species available and favorable tidal and weather conditions.