Depoe Bay, OR Fishing Trip — May

Your Depoe Bay, OR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 47°F2.6" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Depoe Bay

59°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

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

3 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.

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.

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.

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.

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