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Depoe Bay, OR Fishing Trip — May

Your Depoe Bay, OR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 47°F2.6" rain · 15 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
15
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

Prepare for Your Trip

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Depoe Bay from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Depoe Bay

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

Things to Do in Depoe Bay

Activities for your non-fishing days

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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

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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