Yaquina Bay

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Yaquina Bay Fishing Charters

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4.9 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Yaquina Bay

According to customer reviews, All Depth Charters, Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore, and Good Time Charlie Sportfishing are some of the most popular fishing charters in Yaquina Bay. Full list of top fishing charters in Yaquina Bay.

The average price for a private 4 hour Yaquina Bay fishing trip is $900, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you $750 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

All Depth Charters, Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore, and Good Time Charlie Sportfishing all received great reviews from families who booked fishing trips in Yaquina Bay.

The most popular fish species you can target are Halibut, Chinook Salmon, and Coho Salmon. Top fishing techniques include Trolling, Bottom Fishing, and Light Tackle. Nearshore fishing, offshore fishing, and reef fishing are commonly offered by local guides.

If you find yourself in Newport, OR, checking out the Yaquina Bay fishing scene is a must. This estuary is wedged between the Yaquina River in the south and the Pacific Ocean in the west, so it offers the best of both worlds.

The area is known for its fantastic crabbing, namely Dungeness Crab. The crab population is so big that you can catch them any day of the year, but the season is closed in late summer and fall. If you prefer fishing with rods and reels, your passage to the ocean is open, and there you can target a variety of bottom dwellers, including Rockfish, Halibut, Cabezon, and Lingcod.

For even more variety, head to the Yaquina River in search of the top-notch Salmon and Steelhead bite. You’ll find great fish swimming around the bay and up the river in the fall, but for the biggest Steelhead, visit the area in the winter. The bay also has some Sturgeon hiding in its waters, so there’s something for just about everyone.

Whether you’d like a taste of freshwater or saltwater action, there’s a good number of fishing charters to take you to your prey. Local guides have spent years perfecting their routes to make sure you get your share of excitement. You can take your pick between half day and full trips, as well as crabbing expeditions.

When you book your charter online, the Newport Marina Boat Ramp is where you’ll meet your captain for your Yaquina Bay fishing adventure, so you're just a short hop from downtown..

Rules & Regulations

Charter guides will provide you with everything you need for your trip, all you have to do is get a valid Oregon fishing license. Everyone who’s 12 and older needs the license, and if you’re going crabbing and fishing, you’ll need a combined license for both shellfish and fishing.

Yaquina Bay
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Based on 27713 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

January

No matter what time of year it is, there’s always some exciting fishing action on the Yaquina Bay! In the middle of winter, you can look forward to excellent Trout fishing, as well as a solid Lingcod bite.

February

The weather isn’t great in February, but all you really need is layers of clothes, rain gear, and enthusiasm. Then, you can go after Crab, Lingcod, Steelhead, and even Sturgeon.

March

This is one of the top months to go after your limits of Lingcod and fill your coolers with delicious fish fillets. Steelhead are still biting in the river, and it’s a good time for some fly fishing.

April

Spring means more and more fishermen out and about, making the most out of the great weather. Join them and you could be rewarded with good Rockfish, Lingcod, and even Sturgeon.

May

The Halibut season is finally open! This is great news for avid bottom fishers searching for a good fight and colossal catches. When you go out with a charter, you’ll probably target both Halis and Lingcod at the same time.

June

Chinook Salmon are still not venturing into the Yaquina Bay, but there’s a good deal of them in the ocean waters – and you should make the most of it. Add some crabbing or bottom fishing, and you’ve got a winning combo!

July

This is an awesome fishing month, no matter what you’d like to target! Halibut and Lingcod are in their prime, crabbing is marvelous, and you can even go to the deeper waters to wrestle an Albacore Tuna.

August

Towards the end of summer, you can feel the fishing tides changing. Everybody’s expecting Chinook and Coho to arrive and, by the month’s end, more and more of these gorgeous fish find their way to the bay.

September

In the mood for epic Salmon catches? This is the time to hit the waters of the Yaquina Bay! Both Coho and Chinook are in the cards, and the action can be fast and furious. But the effort is worth it, as you get to go home with the most delicious fillets.

October

The fall months on the bay mean non-stop Salmon action that will take your breath away. You can find Kings that easily weigh up to 40–50 pounds and Coho who, though smaller, fight fiercely. This is what Salmon fishing dreams are made of!

November

Salmon are slowly but surely leaving the bay on their way to the spawning grounds, so if you’d still like to catch them, we’d suggest going up the Yaquina River. In the ocean, Lingcod are still very much biting.

December

Salmon are slowly but surely leaving the bay on their way to the spawning grounds, so if you’d still like to catch them, we’d suggest going up the Yaquina River. In the ocean, Lingcod are still very much biting.

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Be prepared for all weather. Dress in layers. And donโ€™t forget your cameras!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for all weather. Dress in layers. And donโ€™t forget your cameras!
Colleen  H.
Colleen H. Lincoln City, Oregon
Book your trip with Prospector Fishing Adventures Captain Lyle. He knows his stuff and goes beyond any expectations.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book your trip with Prospector Fishing Adventures Captain Lyle. He knows his stuff and goes beyond any expectations.
Wayne  S.
Wayne S. Eugene, OR
Sometimes you win and times you donโ€™t, expect to have fun and probably see a Whale or two.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sometimes you win and times you donโ€™t, expect to have fun and probably see a Whale or two.
Deejay  L.
Deejay L. Halleck, NV
I would recommend bringing motion sickness pills, water, warm clothes (not heavy just layers), a camera for pictures.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would recommend bringing motion sickness pills, water, warm clothes (not heavy just layers), a camera for pictures.
Olivia  G.
Olivia G. Nampa, ID
We had so much fun. We learned alot about fishing. Fisher David was so much fun and highly professional and I was not afraid at all. Would recommend a fishing trip to anyone. We booked it again next month.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had so much fun. We learned alot about fishing. Fisher David was so much fun and highly professional and I was not afraid at all. Would recommend a fishing trip to anyone. We booked it again next month.
Becky  D.
Becky D. Silverton, OR
Just make sure you know what you are booking if you are from the East Coast. The charters in the East head out a lot further than the West coast ones do, apparently. Besides that, have fun. It will be a great experience.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Just make sure you know what you are booking if you are from the East Coast. The charters in the East head out a lot further than the West coast ones do, apparently. Besides that, have fun. It will be a great experience.
Jeff  H.
Jeff H. Lewisville, North Carolina
Fishing was good but again nature is in control and anyone that goes needs to be able to handle disappointment as well as over excitement about catching what they go for.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Fishing was good but again nature is in control and anyone that goes needs to be able to handle disappointment as well as over excitement about catching what they go for.
Connie  C.
Connie C. Hallsville, TX
Fishing trip was great. Catching was bad. Go fishing here in a smaller boat, 3 or 4 people.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Fishing trip was great. Catching was bad. Go fishing here in a smaller boat, 3 or 4 people.
James  C.
James C. Meridian, ID
I would recommend to anglers fishing in Newport,to book a trip with Captain Gregory Niles, it was a great day of fishing adventure!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
I would recommend to anglers fishing in Newport,to book a trip with Captain Gregory Niles, it was a great day of fishing adventure!
Harry  C.
Harry C. Portland, OR
Make sure you are prepared if you get sea sick. Make sure you know what size boat would best fit the experience you are looking for and check multiple local sources if you aren't sure.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you are prepared if you get sea sick. Make sure you know what size boat would best fit the experience you are looking for and check multiple local sources if you aren't sure.
Bob  S.
Bob S. Homedale, ID
Is a great experience people is friendly greg is cool and he knows what he's doing my kids were very happy for being the first time fishing in the ocean great experience we coming back soon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Is a great experience people is friendly greg is cool and he knows what he's doing my kids were very happy for being the first time fishing in the ocean great experience we coming back soon
Juan  L.
Juan L. Grants Pass, OR
Maybe the half day combination expedition: fishing for rock fish and salmon.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Maybe the half day combination expedition: fishing for rock fish and salmon.
Richard  L.
Richard L. Portland, Oregon

Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore
Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(117 reviews)
Wonderful experience with Donald! He communicated great and made sure the day was PERFECT! I had a blast!!
Sindy  W.
Sindy W. Lubbock, TX
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(59 reviews)
We had a blast. Captain Joe took care of all the equipment, made sure we knew what to do, and took us over the reef in successive passes to catch rockfish. Then off to salmon hunting - a relaxing trolling punctuated by episodes of intense activity. We saw a whale and dolphins, numerous birds, and caught lots of fish. Joe knew what he was doing and was friendly and informative. We will be back!
Alzada  M.
Alzada M. Prineville, OR
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(59 reviews)
I've fished with a number of charters, and never found one as good overall as Joe He knows his Fish and his clientele. I'll Fish with Joe again.
Jim  L.
Jim L. Roseburg, OR
All Depth Charters
All Depth Charters
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(137 reviews)
We booked with Greg on the last minute chance of catching a few fish and spending another day doing what we love. Our other charter had been canceled and he was quick to respond and set us up on a great trip for Coho. I canโ€™t say enough! Everything from A-to-Z was top-notch. I will be booking with him again next year.
William  P.
William P. Lander, Wyoming
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(59 reviews)
It was a great time! Second year fishing with Joe, awesome guy and great experience!
Brendon  H.
Brendon H. Millcreek, UT
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(59 reviews)
Lucky to book a trip on the calmest day even on the Pacific. It was water skiing smooth 1/2 mile from shore. Hit our rock fish limit in a few hours, gathered some crabs, and headed back in. Capt. Joe knows his trade. Boat is organized, safe, and clean. Gear is new and well-maintained. We'll be back--probably for Tuna. JJ
AnneMarie  J.
AnneMarie J. Portland, Oregon
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
Great trip, great Captin and great boat. We had a great day fishing halibut and crabbing. Captin Lyle is awesome and I look forward to going fishing with him again.
Travis  F.
Travis F. Missoula, MT
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(59 reviews)
We limited out on crabs and rock fish. Almost limited out on ligncod. Capt Joe was great and very knowledgeable. Will book with him again. Highly recommended.
William  W.
William W. New Plymouth, ID
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
Captain Lyle goes beyond any expectations to help his clients be successful catching fish. We highly recommend him, and appreciate his expertise. Best Time 2023!
Wayne  S.
Wayne S. Eugene, OR
Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore
Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(117 reviews)
This was our second time going out with Don. We had a blast. Caught a lot of fish and came home with a bunch of Dungeness crab. This is an awesome crew and boat to take the whole group with.
Brian  C.
Brian C. Portland, OR
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(59 reviews)
It was our first fishing trip on the ocean. It was a great. Joe was very helpful and accommodating. Thank you!
Kevin  D.
Kevin D. Herriman, UT
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
Highly recommended. Very nice and accommodating Captain. The boat is very comfortable
Chris  B.
Chris B. Bend, OR
All Depth Charters
All Depth Charters
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(137 reviews)
We had a wonderful time fishing with captain Greg. He was knowledgeable, supportive and it was an all around amazing experience. We will definitely fish with him again!
Emma  F.
Emma F. Eugene, Oregon
Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore
Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(117 reviews)
Cpt. Donald put us on the fish!!! Caught our limit for 5 people in less than 2hrs. Such a great time and very accommodating and understanding of our group members that got seasick. Such a nice guy will be booking again in the future. Thanks again!
Justin  S.
Justin S.
All Depth Charters
All Depth Charters
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(137 reviews)
Outstanding trip for my first experience on the Pacific coast. I would take a small boat trip over a big boat all the way. Thank you Greg for an awesome day.
James  P.
James P. Evansville, WY
Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore
Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(117 reviews)
Donald at Pastime fishing is great, told us the Salmon were not in the area but still left up to us if we wanted to try or keep bottom fishing to limit out. All in we caught over 40 rockfish and 9 Lingcod, topping it off with 20 keeper crab. Donald is truthful and fair, definitely recommend fishing with him.
Deejay  L.
Deejay L. Halleck, NV
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
We couldn't of ask for a better captain he went above and beyond, we caught our limits and took advantage of whale watching on our way back awesome experience.
Dathan  C.
Dathan C. Tamarack, ID
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(59 reviews)
Rockfish and Ling fishing with cabbing. Side benefit was whale viewing. This was a great day for my grandsons and son-in-law. Captain Joe was great. He worked hard to make sure we caught our limit. He also knows a lot about fish and the Oregon coast. We look forward to another trip.
Jeanne  H.
Jeanne H. Dunes City, OR
Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore
Pastime Fishing Adventures โ€“ Offshore
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(117 reviews)
Best Best Best We loved this trip and got plenty to fill the freezer. Most recommended. We have been on different boats out of both DePoe Bay and Newport. The captain was super!
Cova  M.
Cova M. Tidewater, OR
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Fishing charter in Newport
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
First time out of Newport fishing. We were very pleased with this guide. He was ready to go early and when it was slow he moved to another spot and we had fish on. I took my wife and two boys 5 and 8. He boat is very nice with a good cabin for a kid to rest (waking up at 4:30AM) Overall was a 10 out of 10. We visit this area every year and will be booking another trip with Lyle. Out trip we limited out with 6 people!!! Thank you Lyle. Much appreciated and will see you again
Chase  C.
Chase C. Meridian, ID