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Tillamook Bay Fishing Guide

Oregon

A 13-square-mile bay at Tillamook and Garibaldi with spring Chinook from April through July, fall Chinook from late August, coho, and sea-run cutthroat.

Trip at a Glance

Anglers come to Tillamook Bay for cutthroat trout, chinook salmon and coho salmon. In October, chinook salmon and coho salmon are in season. There are 2 shops within 45 miles; the closest is Tillamook Bait in Tillamook, about 4 mi away. Buoy 10 (Columbia River Estuary) is about 50 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.

Season at a Glance

Cutthroat Trout
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
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What You'll Catch

Tillamook Bay Species

Cutthroat Trout

Cutthroat Trout

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Best: Jun to Sep

Chinook Salmon

Chinook Salmon

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Best: Apr to Oct

Coho Salmon

Coho Salmon

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Best: Aug to Nov

Images: Timothy Knepp, USFWS; Michael Humling, 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

    Cutthroat Trout

    Fly 9 ft 5 wt rod, floating line, 9 ft 4X leader. Big foam dries and hoppers in summer.

    Spin / Cast 6.5 ft light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 4 to 6 lb line.

    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 Tillamook Bay

    Farther Out

    Within 25 Miles

    Guides and Charters Near Tillamook Bay

    Make It a Trip

    Nearby Water

    Saltwater & Coast · Washington · About 50 mi

    Buoy 10 (Columbia River Estuary)

    The Columbia River estuary where the river meets the Pacific, fished for Chinook and coho salmon fresh from the ocean.

    Chinook Salmon · Coho Salmon

    Rivers & Streams · Oregon

    Lower Willamette River

    The Willamette River through Portland below Willamette Falls, with bank access for spring Chinook, steelhead, walleye, and bass.

    Chinook Salmon · Steelhead · Walleye

    Saltwater & Coast · Oregon · About 63 mi

    Yaquina Bay

    Newport's bay, with a fishing pier at the marina and jetties, and fall Chinook from September into early November.

    Chinook Salmon · Coho Salmon