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Coos Bay / Charleston Offshore

Offshore · Oregon · Coos Bay / Charleston all-depth offshore grounds west of the bar

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Coos Bay / Charleston Offshore

Offshore · Oregon

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Wave Height

6.2 ft

Nearby / representative

Port Orford, OR (46015) · NDBC 46015

Wave Period

9 s

Nearby / representative

Port Orford, OR (46015) · NDBC 46015

Wave Direction

NW

Nearby / representative

Port Orford, OR (46015) · NDBC 46015

Nearby coastal destinations

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Coos Bay / Charleston Offshore offshore fishery

Coos Bay / Charleston Offshore is a albacore / halibut / bottomfish grounds destination in OR. NEW_OFFSHORE_SIBLING of charleston-coos-bay. Distinct from Newport Offshore (~100 nm north). Not a no-take. Stonewall Bank YRCA is a Newport-area closure, not this pin. StrikeTracks does not offer a live ordinal coastal rating here.

Fishery type
  • Albacore halibut bottomfish grounds
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
Ocean grounds · All-depth

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Albacore is qualitative. Pacific halibut, Chinook, and coho are legal-variable. Lingcod and black rockfish are legal-variable. IPHC dates are not Fish Season months.

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

  • Albacore illustration

    Albacore

    Primary

    Thunnus alalunga

    Also called Longfin tuna

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Pacific halibut illustration

    Pacific halibut

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Hippoglossus stenolepis

    Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER

  • Chinook Salmon illustration

    Chinook Salmon

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

    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

  • Coho Salmon illustration

    Coho Salmon

    SecondaryRegulations vary annually

    Oncorhynchus kisutch

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • Albacore — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Pacific halibut — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
  • Chinook Salmon — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Lingcod — SUMMER
  • Black rockfish — SPRING — FALL
  • Coho Salmon — SUMMER — EARLY FALL

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore boat across the Charleston / Coos Bay bar. Not the harbor.

Primary hazards

Bar crossings and ocean seas.

Fishery considerations

  • Do not use Charleston Harbor / bar tides as ocean-grounds-local.
  • Regional NWS.

Regulations

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

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Location and Access

Cataloged offshore fishing destination

Offshore · Oregon

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