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Coos Bay Fishing Guide

Oregon

The bay at the city of Coos Bay, where anglers can fish the downtown boardwalk from the bank for fall Chinook and coho.

Trip at a Glance

Anglers come to Coos Bay for chinook salmon and coho salmon. In October, chinook salmon and coho salmon are in season. There are 5 shops within 45 miles (1 fly, 5 bait and tackle); the closest is Bite's On Bait & Tackle in Coos Bay, about 3 mi away. Rogue River Estuary is about 66 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.

Season at a Glance

Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
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What You'll Catch

Coos Bay Species

Chinook Salmon

Chinook Salmon

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Best: Aug to Oct

Coho Salmon

Coho Salmon

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Best: Aug to Nov

Images: Michael Humling, USFWS; Timothy Knepp, USFWS. Public domain.

Plan by Month

What to Use

Month
Fish

Nothing specific listed for October. Try a neighboring month. marks species in season in October.

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    Rod & Reel

    Recommended Setups

    Chinook Salmon

    Fly 10 ft 9 or 10 wt rod, sink-tip line, 15 to 20 lb leader.

    Spin / Cast 9 to 10.5 ft medium-heavy casting rod, line-counter or levelwind reel, 20 to 30 lb line.

    Coho Salmon

    Fly 9 to 10 ft 8 wt rod, sink-tip line, 12 lb leader.

    Spin / Cast 8.5 to 9 ft medium rod, 3000 spinning reel, 10 to 15 lb line.

    Within 45 Miles

    Shops Near Coos Bay

    Farther Out

    Within 25 Miles

    Guides and Charters Near Coos Bay

    Make It a Trip

    Nearby Water

    Saltwater & Coast · Oregon · About 66 mi

    Rogue River Estuary

    The mouth of the Rogue at Gold Beach, a fall Chinook fishery from July through October that usually peaks in August, with bank access off the south jetty.

    Chinook Salmon

    Rivers & Streams · Oregon

    North Umpqua River

    A legendary steelhead river with a long fly-only stretch, summer runs, and challenging wading.

    Steelhead

    Rivers & Streams · Oregon

    Rogue River

    A Southern Oregon river with spring chinook, half-pounder steelhead, and winter runs.

    Steelhead · Chinook Salmon