Astoria, OR Fishing Trip — August

Your Astoria, OR Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 57°F1.8" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in August

14 species
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
Sockeye SalmonGood
Sockeye Salmon
Various
Pink SalmonGood
Pink Salmon
Various
Green SturgeonGood
Green Sturgeon
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Chum SalmonGood
Chum Salmon
Various
Dolly VardenGood
Dolly Varden
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
White SturgeonFair
White Sturgeon
Various
Dungeness CrabLow
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets

August Weather in Astoria

69°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

6 Guides Matched

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide 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 Cost
Resident$44
Non-Resident$110.50
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Combined angling license covers all waters. Tags required for salmon/steelhead.

Buy License Online — Oregon

Species Regulations

Halibut
Season:Varies by zone and year
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Halibut seasons are managed by quotas and can change frequently. Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website for the most up-to-date regulations.

Coho Salmon
Season:Varies by zone and river system; check specific regulations.
Bag Limit:Varies by zone and river system; check specific regulations.
Size Limit:Varies by zone and river system; check specific regulations.

Salmon fishing regulations in Oregon are complex and change frequently. Consult the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) regulations for the specific river or zone you plan to fish.

Rockfish
Season:Year-round, check exceptions by zone
Bag Limit:5 per day (in aggregate with other groundfish)
Size Limit:No size limit, check exceptions by species

Many rockfish species exist, and regulations can vary by species and Marine Zone. Always consult the latest Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

Lingcod
Season:May 16 - December 31
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum

Check specific Marine Zone regulations for closures. Retention is prohibited at certain times and in certain areas.

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