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Rockaway Beach, OR Fishing Trip — May

Your Rockaway Beach, OR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 46°F3.4" rain · 17 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various

May Weather in Rockaway Beach

60°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

32 Guides Near Rockaway Beach

No guides are based in Rockaway Beach, but these guides operate nearby.

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Pat Abel Guide Service - Pat Abel Guide Service
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Pat Abel Guide Service

Pat Abel Guide Service

5(32)Top Rated
Tillamook, Oregon
Garibaldi Charters - Garibaldi Charters
Garibaldi Charters

Garibaldi Charters

4.9(1243)Top Rated

Contact us today to reserve your next deep sea or bay fishing adventure. (503) 322-0007 or book online.

Garibaldi, Oregon
OAR ANGLING - OAR ANGLING
OAR ANGLING

OAR ANGLING

5(172)Top Rated
Cloverdale, Oregon
Gale Force Guides, LLC - Gale Force Guides, LLC
Gale Force Guides, LLC

Gale Force Guides, LLC

5(147)Top Rated

Experience unforgettable fishing adventures with Gale Force Guides, your top choice for Astoria fishing guides and Astoria fishing charters.

Warrenton, Oregon
St Laurent Guide Service - St Laurent Guide Service
St Laurent Guide Service

St Laurent Guide Service

5(142)Top Rated

Daniel St Laurent is one of Tillamook Bays Premier Tillamook Bay Fishing Guides. Depending on the season he fishes for Salmon, Steelhead and Sturgeon.

freshwaterSteelheadSalmon
Tillamook, Oregon
Astoria Fishing Charters and Guide Service - Astoria Fishing Charters and Guide Service
Astoria Fishing Charters and Guide Service

Astoria Fishing Charters and Guide Service

5(138)Top Rated

Astoria Oregon, Columbia river salmon fishing guide, sturgeon fishing guide, buoy ten salmon fishing, buoy 10, salmon fishing, bottom fishing guide Oregon coast

Salmon
Astoria, Oregon
Pacific City Fishing - Pacific City Fishing
Pacific City Fishing

Pacific City Fishing

4.9(139)Top Rated

Mark Lytle is the Best Dory Fishing Guide in Pacific City OR, off the Oregon Coast for Salmon, Halibut, Crab, Bottom Fish and More

HalibutSalmon
Pacific City, Oregon
Haystack Fishing - Haystack Fishing
Haystack Fishing

Haystack Fishing

5(121)Top Rated

Just another WordPress site

Pacific City, Oregon
First Pass Outfitters - First Pass Outfitters
First Pass Outfitters

First Pass Outfitters

5(95)Top Rated

Chinook (King) Salmon and Coho (Silver) Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead, & Dungeness Crab fishing charters. Book 24/7 from our website.

Dungeness CrabSalmonSteelhead
Astoria, Oregon
Pacific Roots Adventures - Pacific Roots Adventures
Pacific Roots Adventures

Pacific Roots Adventures

5(61)Top Rated

Offering custom fishing trips for salmon, trout, steelhead, sturgeon, and crab. Available on the Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay, and rivers between the Astoria and Tillamook regions.

SalmonSpeckled TroutSteelhead
Wheeler, Oregon
Russ Morrow's sport fishing guide service - Russ Morrow's sport fishing guide service
Russ Morrow's sport fishing guide service

Russ Morrow's sport fishing guide service

4.9(46)Top Rated
Wheeler, Oregon
Lewis and Clark Guide Service - Lewis and Clark Guide Service
Lewis and Clark Guide Service

Lewis and Clark Guide Service

5(36)Top Rated

Lewis and Clark Guide Service an Oregon Coast Fishing Guide Service, located on Tillamook Bay, we specialize in Salmon Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Crabbing Trips, and Steelhead Fishing. From Ocean fishing trips to Rafting and Drift Floating the tributaries we have you covered.

SalmonSteelhead
Bay City, Oregon
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$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
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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

Halibut

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Portland8 guides · 63 miNewport7 guides · 69 miTillamook6 guides · 13 miAstoria6 guides · 38 miPacific City4 guides · 29 miHammond3 guides · 40 mi

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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

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.

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.

Lingcod
Season:May 16 - December 31
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum

Check specific Marine Zone regulations for closures. Retention is prohibited at certain times and in certain areas.

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