Offshore
Astoria Ocean / Columbia Offshore
Offshore · Oregon · Ocean grounds west of the Columbia River Bar, not Buoy 10
Astoria Ocean / Columbia Offshore
Offshore · Oregon
Information Only
StrikeTracks does not currently provide an Offshore fishing-condition rating. Marine Conditions are observations and forecasts for trip planning. They are not an Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor fishing score.
Marine Conditions
Planning context — not a fishing rating.
Wave Height
4.9 ft
Nearby / representative
Columbia River Bar, OR (46029) · NDBC 46029
Wave Period
10 s
Nearby / representative
Columbia River Bar, OR (46029) · NDBC 46029
Wave Direction
WNW
Nearby / representative
Columbia River Bar, OR (46029) · NDBC 46029
Nearby coastal destinations
Washington · Washington coast · Harbor
Approximately 9.9 miles away
Oregon · Oregon coast · Estuary
Approximately 23 miles away
Oregon · Oregon coast · Estuary
Approximately 47.4 miles away
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Astoria Ocean / Columbia Offshore offshore fishery
Astoria Ocean / Columbia Offshore is a ocean salmon / albacore / halibut grounds destination in OR. NEW_OFFSHORE_SIBLING of astoria-columbia-river-entrance. Distinct from Westport and Newport. Buoy 10 remains the estuary identity. Columbia River Control Zone (boat salmon closure near the mouth) is a legal overlay, not the destination. Pin is west of the bar in ocean. StrikeTracks does not offer a live ordinal coastal rating here.
- Fishery type
- Ocean salmon albacore halibut grounds
- Habitat and structure
- Ocean-side Columbia · All-depth
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Chinook, coho, and Pacific halibut are legal-variable. Albacore is qualitative. Lingcod and black rockfish are legal-variable.
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
Chinook Salmon
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyOncorhynchus tshawytscha
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Coho Salmon
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyOncorhynchus kisutch
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Pacific halibut
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyHippoglossus stenolepis
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Thunnus alalunga
Also called Longfin tuna
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Lingcod
SecondaryRegulations vary annuallyOphiodon elongatus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Black rockfish
SecondaryRegulations vary annuallySebastes melanops
Also called Black bass
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
Typical Seasonal Targets
- Chinook Salmon — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
- Coho Salmon — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
- Pacific halibut — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
- Albacore — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
- Lingcod — SUMMER
- Black rockfish — SPRING — FALL
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Offshore boat across the Columbia Bar. Not Buoy 10.
Primary hazards
Columbia Bar is not ocean grounds.
Fishery considerations
- Do not use Buoy 10 estuary tides. Do not use 46029 as offshore-local evidence.
- Regional NWS.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Fishery Sources
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Location and Access
Cataloged offshore fishing destination
Offshore · Oregon
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.
