Newport Oregon Fishing Blog
This is your one-stop location for all information regarding fishing the Newport, Oregon area.
Exploring the Historic Yaquina Bay
Exploring the Historic Yaquina BayLocated in the heart of Newport, Yaquina Bay is home to a working commercial fishing fleet, charter boats, seafood restaurants, a 150 year-old lighthouse and one of the most photographed bridges in the Pacific Northwest. It is one of...
Deep Sea Fishing vs. Bay Fishing: Which is Right for You?
Deep Sea Fishing vs. Bay Fishing: Which is Right for You?Anglers enjoy a choice that most coastal towns in Newport, OR cannot offer. Walk off the dock and enjoy fishing the protected waters within Yaquina Bay. Or cross the bar and be in open Pacific waters in minutes....
The Best Time for Salmon Fishing in Newport
The Best Time for Salmon Fishing in NewportNewport, Oregon is on the center of one of the most fruitful salmon fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. Each year, thousands of fishermen flock there in hopes of catching Coho and Chinook along the Yaquina Bay and out into...
What to Expect on a Newport Bottom Fishing Trip
What to Expect on a Newport Bottom Fishing TripPlanning your first Newport bottom fishing trip can be daunting. The central coast of Oregon has one of the largest sportfishing fleets on the West Coast and Newport is its epicentre. There are year-round charter...
A Guide to Lingcod Fishing: The Dragons of the Deep
A Guide to Lingcod Fishing: The Dragons of the DeepIt's not often that a fish is called a "dragon." The lingcod does. Thanks to its massive mouth, 18 deadly teeth and a predatory hunting style that is downright brutal, this Pacific predator has long fascinated...
Why Newport is the Dungeness Crab Capital of the World
Why Newport is the Dungeness Crab Capital of the WorldNewport, Oregon is a small fishing town with about 10,800 people and sits on the central coast. It punches way above its weight. In 2007, the city registered "Dungeness Crab Capital of the World" as an official...
Top 5 Rockfish Species You’ll Catch in Oregon
Top 5 Rockfish Species You'll Catch in OregonSebastes genus is found in the rocky reefs and deep pinnacles on the Oregon coast. These rockfish form the basis of the Pacific Northwest marine system and are the main target of the local fishermen. Currently, with the...
How to Catch Dungeness Crab in Newport
How to Catch Dungeness Crab in NewportThe officially recognized capital of the world is Newport, Oregon, as the capital of Dungeness. It is the center of the most valuable coastal fishery in Oregon, and thousands of leisure fishermen bring their fishing gear to...
Halibut Fishing in Newport: Everything You Need to Know
Halibut Fishing in Newport: Everything You Need to Know Halibut fishing in Newport, Oregon is known as one of the most exciting and productive saltwater experiences on the West Coast. The access to productive banks and a history of recreational and commercial fishing...
The Ultimate Guide to Ocean Fishing in Newport, Oregon
The Ultimate Guide to Ocean Fishing in Newport, OregonOcean fishing in Newport, Oregon is a prized part of the Pacific Coast. Known as the most productive fishing port in the state, Newport has a working waterfront and world-class recreational angling side by side....
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