Plan a Fishing Trip to Garibaldi, OR

3 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Garibaldi Right Now

Dungeness Crab
Excellentsaltwater
Crab Traps, Ring Nets, Hand Lines
Striped Bass
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Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Rockfish
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Steelhead
GoodVarious
Lingcod
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Halibut
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Chinook Salmon
Fairboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Coho Salmon
FairVarious

What to Bring

Check with Garibaldi 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 freshwater / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.