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Depoe Bay, OR Fishing Trip — December

Your Depoe Bay, OR Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 45°F14.5" rain · 22 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

10 species
Dungeness CrabExcellent
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutFair
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
RockfishLow
Rockfish
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
LingcodLow
Lingcod
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
False AlbacoreLow
False Albacore
Various
Albacore TunaLow
Albacore Tuna
Various

December Weather in Depoe Bay

53°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
14.5"
Rainfall
22
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Matched

Tradewinds Charters - Tradewinds Charters
Tradewinds Charters

Tradewinds Charters

4.8(2116)Top Rated
Depoe Bay, Oregon
Dockside Charters and Whale Watching Tours - Dockside Charters and Whale Watching Tours
Dockside Charters and Whale Watching Tours

Dockside Charters and Whale Watching Tours

4.7(1604)Top Rated

Tuna fishing, fishing season information, whale wathing season informaton, tuna fishing season

Tuna
Depoe Bay, Oregon
Rock Bottom Fishing Charters - Rock Bottom Fishing Charters
Rock Bottom Fishing Charters

Rock Bottom Fishing Charters

5(105)Top Rated

Rock Bottom Fishing Charters provides fast and exciting bottom fishing in Newport Oregon, Depot Bay Oregon, and the Oregon Coast.

Depoe Bay, 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 / 3

Striped Bass

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

Rockfish

Various
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

Coho Salmon

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

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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

Dungeness Crab
Season:Varies by zone; typically open December 1 - August 14 for ocean waters north of Cape Falcon, and December 1 - July 31 for ocean waters south of Cape Falcon. Check specific regulations.
Bag Limit:12 male crabs per day
Size Limit:5 3/4 inches minimum carapace width

Only male Dungeness crabs may be retained. Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website for specific zone regulations and any temporary closures.

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.

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.

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