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Newport, OR Fishing Trip — December

Your Newport, OR Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 54°F / Low 44°F13.7" rain · 22 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

26 species
Dungeness CrabExcellent
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Dover SoleGood
Dover Sole
Various
Pacific CodGood
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Petrale SoleGood
Petrale Sole
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutFair
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
California HalibutFair
California Halibut
Various
English SoleFair
English Sole
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
False AlbacoreLow
False Albacore
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Copper RockfishLow
Copper Rockfish
Various
Black RockfishLow
Black Rockfish
Various
BocaccioLow
Bocaccio
Various
Kelp GreenlingLow
Kelp Greenling
Various
RockfishLow
Rockfish
Various
Vermilion RockfishLow
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Yelloweye RockfishLow
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Bat RayLow
Bat Ray
Various
Pacific HalibutLow
Pacific Halibut
Various
Albacore TunaLow
Albacore Tuna
Various
Blue RockfishLow
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonLow
Cabezon
Various
Canary RockfishLow
Canary Rockfish
Various
LingcodLow
Lingcod
Various

December Weather in Newport

54°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
13.7"
Rainfall
22
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Matched

Newport Marina Store & Yaquina Bay Charters - Newport Marina Store & Yaquina Bay Charters
Newport Marina Store & Yaquina Bay Charters

Newport Marina Store & Yaquina Bay Charters

4.6(745)Top Rated

During this half day trip, Yaquina Bay Charters will take you to some of the best places to catch Coho Salmon in Oregon. Book your fishing trip online today!

Salmon
Newport, Oregon
Newport Tradewinds - Newport Tradewinds
Newport Tradewinds

Newport Tradewinds

4.6(463)Top Rated

Newport Tradewinds offers fishing charters and excursions and more! Call today to book your trip!

Newport, Oregon
Newfin Charters - Newfin Charters
Newfin Charters

Newfin Charters

5(38)Top Rated

Newfin Charters offers premier charter fishing trips in Newport Oregon. Come aboard the Bluefin and fish the best! Book your charter today!

Newport, Oregon
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Newport Oregon Fishing Charters

Newport Oregon Fishing Charters

4.6(54)Top Rated

Newport Oregon Fishing Charters seamlessly connects anglers with the best guide in the state for catching halibut, salmon, bottom fish and dungeness crab.

Dungeness CrabHalibutSalmon
Newport, Oregon
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing - Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing

Good Time Charlie Sportfishing

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Newport, Oregon
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Prospectors Fishing Adventures

Prospectors Fishing Adventures

3.9(7)

Newport Oregon Fishing Charters

inshore
Newport, Oregon
Russell Fisheries - Fishing Charter Newport Oregon - Russell Fisheries - Fishing Charter Newport Oregon
Russell Fisheries - Fishing Charter Newport Oregon

Russell Fisheries - Fishing Charter Newport Oregon

5Top Rated

Welcome to Russell Fisheries, your premier fishing charter experience on the Oregon coast in Newport Oregon. Schedule your fishing trip today.

Newport, 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

Dungeness Crab

saltwater
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

Halibut

saltwater
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 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

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.

Dover Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day in aggregate with other flatfish species
Size Limit:No size limit

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

Pacific Cod
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Aggregate groundfish limit of 25 fish per day. Check specific Marine Zone regulations for any area closures.

Petrale Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific marine zone regulations and any in-season changes.

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