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Astoria Ocean / Columbia Offshore

Offshore · Oregon · Ocean grounds west of the Columbia River Bar

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Location Snapshot

Astoria Ocean / Columbia Offshore covers Pacific ocean grounds west of the Columbia River Bar, distinct from the estuary and Buoy 10 fishery. Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and Pacific halibut are principal supported targets, with albacore, lingcod, and black rockfish adding pelagic and bottomfish variety.

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Regional Marine Forecast

Today

NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds, W 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Wave Height

6.6 ft

Nearby / representative

Columbia River Bar, OR (46029) · NDBC 46029

Wave Period

11 s

Nearby / representative

Columbia River Bar, OR (46029) · NDBC 46029

Wave Direction

WNW

Nearby / representative

Columbia River Bar, OR (46029) · NDBC 46029

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Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Astoria Ocean / Columbia Offshore offshore fishery

Astoria Ocean / Columbia Offshore is salmon, albacore, and halibut water west of the Columbia River Bar. Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and Pacific halibut lead that ocean fishery. These grounds are west of the estuary salmon fishery and west of the bar. The Columbia River Control Zone is a boat-salmon closure near the mouth, separate from this ocean water.

Fishery type
  • Ocean salmon albacore halibut grounds
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
Ocean-side Columbia · All-depth

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Seasons for Chinook, coho, and Pacific halibut change with the annual rules. Albacore follow a typical warm-water season. Seasons for lingcod and black rockfish change with the annual rules.

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 illustration

    Chinook Salmon

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Coho Salmon illustration

    Coho Salmon

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Oncorhynchus kisutch

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Pacific halibut illustration

    Pacific halibut

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Hippoglossus stenolepis

    Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER

  • Albacore illustration

    Albacore

    Secondary

    Thunnus alalunga

    Also called Longfin tuna

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Lingcod illustration

    Lingcod

    SecondaryRegulations vary annually

    Ophiodon elongatus

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

  • Black rockfish illustration

    Black rockfish

    SecondaryRegulations vary annually

    Sebastes 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

Reaching these grounds means crossing the Columbia River Bar. Bar conditions can be dangerous.

Fishery considerations

  • Buoy 10 estuary tides are not this offshore ground's local tide.
  • Regional NWS.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

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Location and Access

Offshore · Oregon

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