Plan a Fishing Trip to Astoria, OR

6 guidesBest months: May, June, July, April

What's Biting in Astoria Right Now

Dungeness Crab
Excellentsaltwater
Crab Traps, Ring Nets, Hand Lines
Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Rockfish
GoodVarious
Lingcod
GoodVarious
Steelhead
GoodVarious
Halibut
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Coho Salmon
FairVarious
Sockeye Salmon
FairVarious
White Sturgeon
FairVarious
Pink Salmon
FairVarious
Green Sturgeon
FairVarious
Chinook Salmon
Fairboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Chum Salmon
FairVarious
Dolly Varden
FairVarious

What to Bring

Check with Astoria guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Oregon Fishing License

License: Angling License and Sturgeon Tag

Regulations vary widely by river and zone. Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific details on open seasons, bag limits, and size restrictions for the specific waterbody you intend to fish.