Fresh Yaquina Bay Fishing Reports

FAQ What to Wear on a Fishing Charter to Stay Warm and Dry If you’re heading out on a fishing charter, dressing for the weather is just as important as bringing the right tackle. Conditions on the water can change quickly — calm and sunny one minute, cool and windy the next. Here’s a complete guide on what clothes to bring on a fishing charter so you stay warm, dry, and comfortable all day long. 1. Start with Moisture-Wicking Base Layers Begin with a lightweight, moisture-wicking base layer (like polyester or merino wool). These fabrics pull sweat away from your skin and help regulate body temperature. Avoid cotton — it holds moisture and will leave you cold once the wind picks up. 2. Add an Insulating Mid-Layer Next, wear a fleece jacket or thermal pullover. This mid-layer keeps your core warm during early mornings or cool offshore breezes. A zip-up fleece is ideal since you can easily adjust your temperature as the day warms up. 3. Top It Off with Waterproof Outerwear (Frogg Toggs) A waterproof, windproof shell is essential — especially if you’re fishing offshore or in unpredictable weather. Frogg Toggs are an excellent budget-friendly option that you can find at Walmart for around $20–$25. They’re lightweight, breathable, and pack easily in your tackle bag. A Frogg Toggs rain suit will keep you dry from spray, rain, or splashes without feeling heavy or restrictive. 4. Choose the Right Footwear Wet decks and bait stations can be slippery, so rubber boots or water-resistant hiking boots are a must. Rubber boots: Great for charter boats — waterproof, easy to rinse off, and provide solid grip. Hiking boots: A good backup option if the weather is mild. Choose a pair with non-slip soles and water-resistant materials. Avoid sandals or sneakers — they’ll get soaked fast and stay wet all day. 5. Don’t Forget Accessories Hat or beanie: Keeps your head warm and shields your face from sun or wind. Neck gaiter or buff: Adds warmth and sun protection. Sunglasses: Polarized lenses cut glare on the water and improve visibility. 6. Pack Extra Layers Weather can change quickly on the water, so always bring an extra layer. A spare shirt or dry pair of socks can make a huge difference on a long fishing trip.

Rock fish has been really good, and the Pacific Pantry has been smooth and full of ?

The coho salmon fishery is starting to get going for us. While they are still summer size, they seem be be a little bigger than normal this year this early. Looking forward to some days of fast action in this fishery. It can be hard to keep more than 3 rods in the water when the bite gets hot! This is a good introductory fishery for kids just getting started in salmon fishing because there's usually pretty good action.

The spring lingcod bite remains HOT! Good quality fish and lots of action. Been consistently bringing home limits of nice lingcod and good grade rockfish when we can get out. Fish have been biting herring, jigs, live kelpies, everything. Lots of fun for adults and kids alike. Get out here while its hot!

Left the dock shortly after first light on an outgoing current. It was a little bumpy going over the bar but once clear of the ebb slop the ocean was beautiful! Turned into a spectacular spring day off the oregon coast. We had steady action on good grade rockfish from the beginning of the first drift. The lingcod bite is excellent too. Limits of lingcod and rockfish for the boat and back to the dock well befofe lunch. We got lingcod on flukes, gribs, herring, shrimpflies…whatever we threw at them, they ate it today! Great crew work, good storytelling and an excellent vibe all around! What a day on the ocean

This is one of our favorite times of the year to fish our nearshore lingcod fishery and today didn’t disappoint! We left the harbor shortly after sunrise with a brisk easterly breeze and bone chilling 37 degree temp. The breeze made it feel like mid 20s; fortunately the cabin was warm and spirits high. We passed a couple commercial crab boats in the channel on the way out and headed towards the fishing grounds. The first drift was a little faster than i like due to the breeze but we quickly hooked into a couple lingcod and rockfish. Hy the second drift the wind had backed off a bit and the temp was warming up as the sun rose in the sky. No swell whatsoever and shaping uo to be a beautiful day. Action was consistent on the ensuing drifts and everyone was having a good time talking story and reeling in fish. The crew work was outstanding with everyone working together and enjoying the day. We fijished the day with limits of lingcod and rockfish. We also released a bunch of legal sized lingcod once we had already reached our limit and were working on our finishing our rockfish bag. Such a special winter day with a flat ocean and excellent fishing with fun crew!