Tillamook Bay at Garibaldi is a north Oregon estuary fishery where several rivers, broad tidal flats, bay channels, and a jettied Pacific entrance create varied salmon habitat. Lingcod, chinook salmon, and redtail surfperch are the principal supported targets.
Current Coastal Rating
Good · 81
Beta
Conditions are generally good for the evaluated window.
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.
Recommended window
Tuesday · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM PDT
Window score
81
Max wind
5 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, 11:50 AM
NOAA Station
NOAA Station selected
No sufficiently recent observations are available for this source.
Past 7 Days
NOAA Station
NOAA Station selected
Water level
Window Oct 13, 2026, 11:50 AM – Oct 20, 2026, 11:50 AM (rolling 168 hours)
Water level over the past 7 days. 1665 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 11:54 AM · to Oct 20, 2026, 10:18 AM Range -0.5 ft MLLW to 8.6 ft MLLW.
Readings increased over the available period.
1665 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 11:54 AM · to Oct 20, 2026, 10:18 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
Tillamook Bay / Garibaldi estuary and jetty fishery
A Tillamook County protected-bay, public-pier, and jetty fishery at Garibaldi. Anglers target lingcod and redtail surfperch, plus Chinook when current ODFW ocean-salmon tables are open. The inner estuary at Garibaldi is distinct from the Yaquina bar and jetty. Sea-run cutthroat in tidewater are in this fishery.
Fishery type
Pnw estuary protected bay
Fishing modes
Shore
Inshore boat
Habitat and structure
Garibaldi boat basin and 12th Street public piers · Tillamook Bay jetties · Named Tillamook Bay clam flats
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Aug 21, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Bay and jetty groundfish and perch follow current Marine Zone and Northwest Zone notes. Ocean salmon is season-managed. Tillamook is named among ODFW's best year-round crab bays; crab and clams are in this fishery.
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 Garibaldi (3); Tillamook Bay river-system code (97).
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 Tillamook Bay at Garibaldi
No profile-based seasonal technique guidance is listed for October.
Preparing for upcoming seasonal targets
Garibaldi pier and jetty
ODFW Northwest Zone: rockfish and kelp greenling off Tillamook Bay jetties; slack tide. North Jetty bank angling noted while South Jetty construction can affect bank access. Bar crossing is a boat overlay.
Best for
Lingcod
Setup
Tillamook / Garibaldi setup
Tillamook Bay boat
Boat pots in the bay (avoid navigation channels). Marine Zone boat salmon, rockfish, and lingcod when current tables are open.
Best for
Lingcod
Setup
Tillamook / Garibaldi setup
Common Tackle Setups
Tillamook / Garibaldi setup
Pier, jetty, and bay-boat spinning tackle. This is a protected bay.
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 Tillamook crab/clam page names Garibaldi boat-basin and 12th Street pier crabbing and named clam flats.; South Jetty construction can change bank access — check current Northwest Zone notes.
Used for
Garibaldi pier and jetty
Tillamook Bay 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
Garibaldi boat basin, parking at the end of 12th Street, public piers at the south end of the boat basin, Hobsonville Point Hwy 101 pull-outs, and additional flats some of which require a boat.
Primary hazards
Watch jetty surge, navigation channels, and changing South Jetty construction access.
Fishery considerations
Local wind and water-temperature observations are not available.
Tillamook Bar can be unsafe in swell even when Garibaldi 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.
