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Brookings, OR Fishing Trip — May

Your Brookings, OR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 45°F1.4" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various

May Weather in Brookings

65°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Matched

Tidewind Sportfishing - Tidewind Sportfishing
Tidewind Sportfishing

Tidewind Sportfishing

4.9(218)Top Rated

Tidewinds Sportfishing is the premier charter fishing company on the Southern Oregon Coast. We provide world class charter fishing in the Port of Brookings Harbor in Brookings, Oregon.

Brookings, Oregon
Brookings Fishing Charters LLC - Brookings Fishing Charters LLC
Brookings Fishing Charters LLC

Brookings Fishing Charters LLC

4.8(174)Top Rated

The Premier Brookings fishing Charters on the Southern Oregon Coast. We offer daily fishing charters from the Port of Brookings.

Brookings, Oregon
Charthouse Sport Fishing - Charthouse Sport Fishing
Charthouse Sport Fishing

Charthouse Sport Fishing

5(17)Top Rated

Phone number and Charter boat Rental location map

Brookings, Oregon
Steve Huber Guide Service - Steve Huber
Steve Huber

Steve Huber Guide Service

5(4)Top Rated

The Chetco is the first Southern Oregon River. Starting in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness area of the Siskiyou National Forest and flowing into the Pacific at Brookings. The river, located 5 miles north of the Oregon Border, is a smaller coastal river with approximately 15 miles of fishing access.

inshorefreshwater
Brookings, Oregon
Oregon Fishing Adventure - Oregon Fishing Adventure
Oregon Fishing Adventure

Oregon Fishing Adventure

4(4)
inshore
Brookings, Oregon
$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's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Dungeness Crab

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Steelhead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Chinook Salmon

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by zone and river; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by zone and river; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by zone and river; check specific regulations

Regulations for steelhead fishing in Oregon are complex and vary significantly depending on the specific river or zone. Consult the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for detailed information.

Chinook Salmon

Regulations vary widely by zone, river, and time of year. Consult the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Sport Fishing Regulations for specific location details, as seasons, bag limits, and size limits change frequently.

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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