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Newport Offshore

Offshore · Oregon · Newport all-depth / offshore grounds west of Yaquina

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Location Snapshot

Newport Offshore covers Oregon’s ocean grounds west of Yaquina Bay, an all-depth fishery distinct from the harbor and bar. Albacore, Pacific halibut, and Chinook salmon are the principal supported targets, with lingcod and black rockfish adding a strong bottomfish component.

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Offshore Waters Forecast

Today

N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 7 to 9 ft, subsiding to 6 to 7 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.

Wave Height

8.2 ft

Nearby / representative

Stonewall Bank, OR (46050) · NDBC 46050

Wave Direction

WNW

Nearby / representative

Stonewall Bank, OR (46050) · NDBC 46050

Marine Alerts

  • Small Craft Advisory · Minor — Small Craft Advisory issued October 20 at 1:31AM PDT until October 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

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Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Newport Offshore offshore fishery

Newport Offshore is albacore and halibut water west of Yaquina Bay. Albacore, Pacific halibut, and Chinook salmon are the fish. These grounds are not a no-take area. The Stonewall Bank closure is nearby.

Fishery type
  • Albacore halibut 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 a typical summer-early-fall pulse and highly year-variable. Seasons for Pacific halibut and Chinook change with the annual rules. 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

  • 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

    Secondary

    Sebastes melanops

    Also called Black bass

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • Albacore — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Pacific halibut — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
  • Chinook Salmon — 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 Yaquina bar. Not the harbor docks.

Primary hazards

Bar crossings and all-depth seas. Albacore years vary widely.

Fishery considerations

  • Yaquina Bay / bar tides are not representative of this location.
  • 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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