Newport, OR Fishing Trip — October

Your Newport, OR Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 47°F8.7" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

26 species
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Dover SoleGood
Dover Sole
Various
California HalibutGood
California Halibut
Various
Petrale SoleGood
Petrale Sole
Various
Chinook SalmonFair
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Coho SalmonFair
Coho Salmon
Various
Copper RockfishFair
Copper Rockfish
Various
Black RockfishFair
Black Rockfish
Various
Kelp GreenlingFair
Kelp Greenling
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
Vermilion RockfishFair
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Bat RayFair
Bat Ray
Various
Pacific HalibutFair
Pacific Halibut
Various
English SoleFair
English Sole
Various
Blue RockfishFair
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonFair
Cabezon
Various
Canary RockfishFair
Canary Rockfish
Various
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
False AlbacoreLow
False Albacore
Various
BocaccioLow
Bocaccio
Various
Yelloweye RockfishLow
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Albacore TunaLow
Albacore Tuna
Various

October Weather in Newport

62°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
8.7"
Rainfall
13
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

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.

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.

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.

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