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Newport, OR Fishing Trip — May

Your Newport, OR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 46°F2.6" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

26 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
False AlbacoreExcellent
False Albacore
Various
Copper RockfishExcellent
Copper Rockfish
Various
Black RockfishExcellent
Black Rockfish
Various
Dover SoleExcellent
Dover Sole
Various
Kelp GreenlingExcellent
Kelp Greenling
Various
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
Vermilion RockfishExcellent
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Bat RayExcellent
Bat Ray
Various
Pacific HalibutExcellent
Pacific Halibut
Various
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
English SoleExcellent
English Sole
Various
Blue RockfishExcellent
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonExcellent
Cabezon
Various
Canary RockfishExcellent
Canary Rockfish
Various
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
Petrale SoleExcellent
Petrale Sole
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
BocaccioGood
Bocaccio
Various
Yelloweye RockfishGood
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Albacore TunaGood
Albacore Tuna
Various

May Weather in Newport

61°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
16
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
Newport Oregon Fishing Charters - Newport Oregon Fishing Charters
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

5(23)Top Rated
Newport, Oregon
Prospectors Fishing Adventures - Prospectors Fishing Adventures
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

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.

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.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by zone and river; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by zone and river; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by zone and river; check specific regulations

Regulations for steelhead fishing in Oregon are complex and vary significantly depending on the specific river or zone. Consult the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for detailed information.

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