Lingcod are in thick!
May 24, 2025 Astoria 4 photos
Lingcod
Lingcod
Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish

Trip Summary

It's prime time for lingcod close to shore. Two days in a row we limited the boat on them with several keepers turned loose while jigging for bonus rockfish. The size has generally been in the 24 to 26 inch range, however each day we've seen at least one in the mid thirties. My buddy Jamie pulled in his personal best lingcod at 35 inches while I caught a 32 incher the day before. We also hooked and released the occasional Cabezon since you can't keep those guys until July 1st. While the weather may make getting across the bar a little dicey over the next couple of days, you can bet I'll be itching to get back out there the next chance I get.
Jerad Sorber
Astoria, Oregon, United States
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Astoria, the Columbia River, and nearby ocean offer world class fishing opportunities and I enjoy sharing every one of them with my clients. As a local guide, I fish near Astoria year round.  Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Ling Cod, Rockfish, Sturgeon ...

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