Newport, OR Fishing Trip — August

Your Newport, OR Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 55°F1.3" rain · 3 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in August

26 species
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
False AlbacoreGood
False Albacore
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Copper RockfishGood
Copper Rockfish
Various
Black RockfishGood
Black Rockfish
Various
BocaccioGood
Bocaccio
Various
Kelp GreenlingGood
Kelp Greenling
Various
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
Vermilion RockfishGood
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Bat RayGood
Bat Ray
Various
Pacific HalibutGood
Pacific Halibut
Various
English SoleGood
English Sole
Various
Albacore TunaGood
Albacore Tuna
Various
Blue RockfishGood
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonGood
Cabezon
Various
Canary RockfishGood
Canary Rockfish
Various
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Dover SoleFair
Dover Sole
Various
Yelloweye RockfishFair
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Pacific CodFair
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Petrale SoleFair
Petrale Sole
Various
Dungeness CrabLow
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets

August Weather in Newport

69°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

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

7 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

California Halibut
Season:Year-round, check specific regulations for area.
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website for specific regulations by zone.

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.

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.

False Albacore
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day in aggregate with other tuna species
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for any specific area closures or gear restrictions.

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