Saltwater & Coast
Spin, Cast & Bait
Yaquina Bay Fishing Guide
Oregon
Newport's bay, with a fishing pier at the marina and jetties, and fall Chinook from September into early November.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Yaquina Bay for chinook salmon and coho salmon. In October, chinook salmon and coho salmon are in season. There are 4 shops within 25 miles; the closest is Stabi Dave's Bait and Tackle in Newport, under a mile away. Tillamook Bay is about 63 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Season at a Glance
What You'll Catch
Yaquina Bay Species
Images: Michael Humling, USFWS; Timothy Knepp, USFWS. Public domain.
Plan by Month
What to Use
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 25 Miles
Shops Near Yaquina Bay
ShrimpDaddy's Bait & Tackle Shack
Waldport, Oregon· 13 mi
385 NE Spencer St 541-563-9682
Within 25 Miles
Guides and Charters Near Yaquina Bay
Salt Shaker Fishing Newport
Newport, Oregon· Under 1 mi
2120 SE Osu Dr 541-283-6171
Per their website: Offshore, Full-Day Trips
Tradewinds Charters
Depoe Bay, Oregon· 13 mi
118 US-101 541-765-2345
Per their website: Offshore
Riverhawk Fishing Guide Service
Lincoln City, Oregon· 22 mi
3130 S Schooner Creek Rd 541-921-0364
Per their website: Half-Day Trips, Float Trips
Make It a Trip
Nearby Water
Saltwater & Coast · Oregon · About 63 mi
Tillamook Bay
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.
Chinook Salmon · Coho Salmon · Cutthroat Trout
Rivers & Streams · Oregon
McKenzie River
The home of the McKenzie drift boat, with redside rainbows and clear Cascade water.
Rainbow Trout · Cutthroat Trout