Newport, OR Fishing Trip — January

Your Newport, OR Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 51°F / Low 37°F6.9" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

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
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Copper RockfishFair
Copper Rockfish
Various
Black RockfishFair
Black Rockfish
Various
Kelp GreenlingFair
Kelp Greenling
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
Vermilion RockfishFair
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
California HalibutFair
California Halibut
Various
English SoleFair
English Sole
Various
Blue RockfishFair
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonFair
Cabezon
Various
Canary RockfishFair
Canary Rockfish
Various
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
HalibutLow
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
False AlbacoreLow
False Albacore
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
BocaccioLow
Bocaccio
Various
Yelloweye RockfishLow
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Bat RayLow
Bat Ray
Various
Pacific HalibutLow
Pacific Halibut
Various
Albacore TunaLow
Albacore Tuna
Various

January Weather in Newport

51°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
6.9"
Rainfall
7
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

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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