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Seaside, OR Fishing Trip — May

Your Seaside, OR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 47°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
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various

May Weather in Seaside

58°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

25 Guides Near Seaside

No guides are based in Seaside, but these guides operate nearby.

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Pat Abel Guide Service - Pat Abel Guide Service
Claimed
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
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
Big Daves Fishing Adventures - Leslie Manners, Manager
Leslie Manners, Manager

Big Daves Fishing Adventures

4.8(38)Top Rated

Alaska Oregon Fishing Guide Server

inshore
Tillamook, Oregon
Pacific Offshore Charters - Pacific Offshore Charters
Pacific Offshore Charters

Pacific Offshore Charters

5(20)Top Rated

Fishing charter located in Garibaldi Oregon. Six pack charter that charters tuna fishing, halibut fishing and rock fishing.

offshoreTunaHalibut
Garibaldi, 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
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Rockfish

Various
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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Portland8 guides · 69 miTillamook6 guides · 37 miAstoria6 guides · 14 miPacific City4 guides · 54 miHammond3 guides · 15 miGaribaldi3 guides · 30 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 / inshore / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

Rockfish
Season:Year-round, check exceptions by zone
Bag Limit:5 per day (in aggregate with other groundfish)
Size Limit:No size limit, check exceptions by species

Many rockfish species exist, and regulations can vary by species and Marine Zone. Always consult the latest Oregon Sport Fishing 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.

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.

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