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Yachats, OR Fishing Trip — May

Your Yachats, OR Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 47°F3" 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
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various

May Weather in Yachats

59°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

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

18 Guides Near Yachats

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

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Tradewinds Charters - Tradewinds Charters
Tradewinds Charters

Tradewinds Charters

4.8(2116)Top Rated
Depoe Bay, Oregon
Dockside Charters and Whale Watching Tours - Dockside Charters and Whale Watching Tours
Dockside Charters and Whale Watching Tours

Dockside Charters and Whale Watching Tours

4.7(1604)Top Rated

Tuna fishing, fishing season information, whale wathing season informaton, tuna fishing season

Tuna
Depoe Bay, Oregon
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
Rock Bottom Fishing Charters - Rock Bottom Fishing Charters
Rock Bottom Fishing Charters

Rock Bottom Fishing Charters

5(105)Top Rated

Rock Bottom Fishing Charters provides fast and exciting bottom fishing in Newport Oregon, Depot Bay Oregon, and the Oregon Coast.

Depoe Bay, 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
DGG Fishing LLC - DGG Fishing LLC
DGG Fishing LLC

DGG Fishing LLC

4.8(19)Top Rated
Philomath, Oregon
Grey Ghost Guide Service - Grey Ghost Guide Service
Grey Ghost Guide Service

Grey Ghost Guide Service

5(13)Top Rated

Siuslaw River Salmon & Steelhead Guide, Ryan Hatfield fishes throughout Oregon and Alaska, with a primary focus on steelhead and salmon. A native Oregonian, born in Florence, Ryan considers the Siuslaw River his home waters.

SalmonSteelhead
Florence, Oregon
RO Guide Service - RO Guide Service
RO Guide Service

RO Guide Service

5(12)Top Rated

Guided fishing trips in the Pacific Northwest. Fish with RO Guide Service.

Junction City, Oregon
Keeping It Reel Guide Service - Keeping It Reel Guide Service
Keeping It Reel Guide Service

Keeping It Reel Guide Service

5(10)Top Rated

Book your Keeping It Reel Guide Service fishing trip with us today! We are launching out of Newport, Depoe Bay, Siletz River and the Columbia River in the beautiful state of Oregon.

freshwater
Lincoln 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
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

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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 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.

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.

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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