Newport / Yaquina Bay is a central Oregon estuary fishery centered on the jettied Yaquina entrance, bay channels, rocky structure, and immediate Pacific access. Lingcod, chinook salmon, and redtail surfperch are the principal supported targets.
Current Coastal Rating
Fair · 56
Beta
Conditions are fair, but confidence is reduced because some coastal inputs are partial or prediction-based.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Should I Go?
Trip conditions only. Target-species activity and seasonal fishery patterns are not yet included.
Consider
Trip conditions may be workable, but important cautions or data limitations remain.
High confidence in the evaluated inputs — observational coverage is partial. — Required data sources were available and the key inputs were current.
Evaluates trip conditions using weather, tides, currents, waves, daylight, and active alerts.
This coastal rating is in public beta.
Missing waves are not calm. Forecast is not an observation. Prediction is not an observation.
Because this rating is in public beta, recommendations are capped at Consider when evidence is limited.
Service Status
Degraded
Coastal conditions are partial, stale, or predictions-only.
Recommended window
Tuesday · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Window score
81
Max wind
4 mph
Max gust
7 mph
Daylight
100% of window
Tide state
falling
Why
Strong daylight coverage supports the evaluated window.
Current Readings
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 3:00 AM
NOAA Station
NOAA Station selected
Source
NOAA CO-OPS
South Beach station
0.0 mi from destination
Water level
2.1 ft MLLW
Updated 7 min ago
Water temperature
54.9°F
Updated 7 min ago
Wind
ESE · 6 mph
Updated 7 min ago
Wind gust
10 mph
Updated 7 min ago
Past 7 Days
NOAA Station
NOAA Station selected
Water level
Window Oct 13, 2026, 3:00 AM – Oct 20, 2026, 3:00 AM (rolling 168 hours)
Water level over the past 7 days. 1679 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 3:06 AM · to Oct 20, 2026, 2:54 AM Range -0.3 ft MLLW to 8.8 ft MLLW.
Readings decreased over the available period.
1679 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 3:06 AM · to Oct 20, 2026, 2:54 AM
Tidal-current predictions are not available for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Newport / Yaquina Bay harbor and pier fishery
A Lincoln County harbor-bar, jetty, and bayfront-pier fishery at Newport. Anglers target lingcod and redtail surfperch, plus Chinook when current ODFW ocean-salmon tables are open. ODFW Marine Resources Program is listed at Newport.
Fishery type
Pnw bar entrance jetty
Fishing modes
Shore
Inshore boat
Habitat and structure
Newport Bayfront piers (Bay St., Abbey St., public pier near Rogue Brewery) · Yaquina Bay jetties · Yaquina Bay boat crabbing water away from the main navigation channel
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Aug 21, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Bayfront and jetty groundfish and perch follow current Marine Zone rules. Ocean salmon, albacore, and Pacific halibut are season-managed. Yaquina is named among ODFW's best year-round crab bays; crab.
This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Lingcod
Primary
Ophiodon elongatus
Typical seasonal window begins in December
Typical seasonal window: DECEMBER — MARCH
May also be present outside this peak window.
Redtail surfperch
Secondary
Amphistichus rhodoterus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — EARLY SUMMER
May also be present outside this peak window.
Chinook salmon
SeasonalRegulations vary annually
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
ODFW ocean-harvest tag Newport (9); Yaquina R. & Bay river-system code (111).
Typical Seasonal Targets
Lingcod — DECEMBER — MARCH
Redtail surfperch — SPRING — EARLY SUMMER
Chinook salmon — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
How to Fish Newport / Yaquina Bay
No profile-based seasonal technique guidance is listed for October.
Preparing for upcoming seasonal targets
Bayfront pier and jetty
Shore crabbing from named Newport piers and jetty/boat rockfish and lingcod under Marine Zone methods. North-jetty crabbing on incoming tide with small-boat caution.
Best for
Lingcod
Setup
Newport / Yaquina setup
Yaquina Bay and nearshore boat
Boat crabbing in Yaquina Bay except the main navigation channel. Marine Zone boat salmon, rockfish, lingcod, and Pacific halibut when current tables are open. Yaquina Bay has a named 25 lb baitfish aggregate note.
Best for
Lingcod
Setup
Newport / Yaquina setup
Common Tackle Setups
Newport / Yaquina setup
Pier, jetty, and boat spinning tackle for lingcod, perch, and Chinook when open. Depoe Bay and the Siuslaw are separate destinations.
Rod
8–10 ft medium spinning rod for jetty, pier, and harbor work.
Reel
Spinning reel with a smooth drag.
Main line
20–40 lb braid.
Leader
Fluorocarbon or mono leader suited to rock, jetty, and surge.
Terminal tackle
Swivels.; Jig heads.; Hardware suited to current Marine Zone rules.
Presentation
ODFW Yaquina Bay crab/clam page names Dungeness and red rock from Bay St. Pier, Abbey St. Pier, and the public pier near the Rogue Brewery.; Confirm current Marine Zone ocean salmon, groundfish, and baitfish rules.
Used for
Bayfront pier and jetty
Yaquina Bay and nearshore boat
Typical October Lures and Flies
Coming into the seasonal mix
Soft-plastic paddle tail
Lure
Lingcod
Shallow, Midwater, Variable · Steady, twitch, jig
Swim steadily through seams or hop lightly near bottom transitions
Soft-plastic jig head
Lure
Lingcod
Midwater, Bottom, Variable · Jig, slow, drift
Keep intermittent bottom contact around structure and soft edges
Diamond-style jig
Lure
Lingcod
Midwater to variable · Jig, fast, steady
Cast and retrieve with a steady or pulsed cadence through bait schools
General seasonal guidance, not a live recommendation, product endorsement, or guarantee of success.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Bay St. Pier, Abbey St. Pier, and the public pier near the Rogue Brewery. Boat crabbing throughout the bay except the main navigation channel.
Primary hazards
Watch jetty surge, boat traffic, and navigation-channel restrictions.
Fishery considerations
This is the Yaquina / Newport fishing unit.
Bar and north-jetty conditions can close safe access in swell even when South Beach tide looks usable.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
