Newport Oregon Fishing Blog
This is your one-stop location for all information regarding fishing the Newport, Oregon area.
Fall and Winter Bottom Fishing in Newport, Oregon
Fall and Winter Bottom Fishing in Newport, OregonAt that point is bottom fishing Newport Oregon still possible with the weather? It can be, and in this post I'll tell you how fall and winter trips work, what determines which days we take them, what to expect on the...
Yaquina Bay Fall Chinook Fishing: What to Expect
Yaquina Bay Fall Chinook Fishing: What to ExpectHi I'm Captain Don Koskela and there's a great reason to fish at Newport this fall: Yaquina Bay fall Chinook. In this article I'll provide you with the information on how these salmon move through the bay, why the tide...
Newport Oregon Fishing in September: Coho, Rockfish & Crab
Newport Oregon Fishing in September: Coho, Rockfish & CrabFishing in Newport, Oregon in September features some exhilarating multi-species catches on the Pacific with easy weather conditions. I am Captain Don Koskela, and I’ve been fishing in Oregon for over 15...
Fish and Crab Combo Trips in Newport, Oregon
Fish and Crab Combo Trips in Newport, OregonA fish and crab combo charter Newport Oregon adventure will give you a full taste of the Pacific as you combine nearshore reef fishing and fresh Dungeness crabbing in one trip. Captain Don Koskela has been fishing in Oregon...
Are Fishing Charters in Newport Oregon Kid-Friendly?
Are Fishing Charters in Newport, Oregon Kid-Friendly?Taking your family on the ocean is a great way to spend time with family, but not many parents know exactly what to expect. If you are considering a family fishing charter in Newport Oregon, you need to understand...
Half-Day vs Full-Day Fishing Charters in Newport: Which to Book?
Half-Day vs Full-Day Fishing Charters in Newport: Which to Book?With over 15 years of experience in guiding fishing enthusiasts around the Oregon Coast, Columbia River and local oceans, I know that when it comes to your Newport fishing charter options, selecting the...
What to Bring on a Newport Oregon Fishing Charter
What to Bring on a Newport Oregon Fishing CharterMy name is Don Koskela, owner of Newport Oregon Fishing Charters. This is a captain run guide service, not a booking site which gives you a seat to a captain who has one available. I am the one driving the boat when you...
Get Seasick Easily? Which Newport Oregon Fishing Charter to Book
Get Seasick Easily? Which Newport Oregon Fishing Charter to BookMy name is Captain Don Koskela and I own and operate Newport Oregon Fishing Charters. This is a "captain" operated guide service. You're not being sold to any random boat via a booking site when you book...
Oregon Ocean Salmon Season 2026: What Anglers Need to Know
Oregon Ocean Salmon Season 2026: What Anglers Need to KnowMy name is Don and I'm the Captain of Pastime Fishing Adventures in Oregon. This guide explains how the Oregon ocean salmon fishery typically operates, when the fishing is generally good, and what you can...
Newport Oregon Halibut Fishing 2026
Newport Oregon Halibut Fishing 2026My name is Captain Don Koskela and I'm the owner of Newport Oregon Fishing Charters. This guide explains the typical season, when the halibut bite is good, and what to expect when you go fishing for halibut in Newport Oregon in 2026....
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