Astoria, OR Fishing Trip — May

Your Astoria, OR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 47°F2.2" rain · 15 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

14 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
White SturgeonExcellent
White Sturgeon
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Dolly VardenExcellent
Dolly Varden
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Sockeye SalmonGood
Sockeye Salmon
Various
Pink SalmonGood
Pink Salmon
Various
Green SturgeonGood
Green Sturgeon
Various
Chum SalmonGood
Chum Salmon
Various

May Weather in Astoria

59°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
15
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

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum, only one may exceed 31 inches

Some areas may have specific closures or restrictions; check local regulations before fishing.

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.

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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