• Fishing the Oregon Coast: Tides, Weather, and Catch Rates for January 4, 2025

  • Jan 4 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Fishing the Oregon Coast: Tides, Weather, and Catch Rates for January 4, 2025

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  • If you're planning to head out fishing on the Oregon coast today, January 4, 2025, here's what you need to know:

    First, let's talk about the tides. According to the tide charts, today's high tide in Newport is around 3:40 AM PST at 7.95 feet, and the low tide is at 7:16 AM PST at 3.83 feet. This pattern will repeat later in the day, so make sure to check the specific times for your location[5].

    The weather is typical Oregon coast fare – expect rain and possibly strong winds, so dress accordingly.

    Sunrise today is at around 7:55 AM PST, and sunset will be at about 4:45 PM PST.

    Fishing conditions were challenging last week due to rough ocean conditions, but when anglers managed to get out, they had some success. At Depoe Bay, fishing was fair with about 2 fish per angler, and lingcod fishing was good with an average of 1.5 fish per angler. In Newport, catch rates were around 4 fish per angler early in the week, with lingcod landings close to 1 fish per angler. At Charleston, despite low effort due to bad weather, those who ventured out saw limits of rockfish and half limits of lingcod[1].

    For today, focus on rockfish and lingcod since the ocean recreational salmon fishing season is closed until further notice. The general marine bag limit is 4 fish per angler until June 30, with specific sub-bag limits for species like canary rockfish (1 fish) and cabezon (closed until July 1). Lingcod have a 2-fish bag limit with a 22-inch minimum size limit[1].

    For lures and bait, use jigs and plastics for lingcod, and for rockfish, try using squid, shrimp, or small jigs. If you're targeting flatfish, a simple bottom rig with bait like clams or mussels can be effective.

    Hot spots include Depoe Bay, where the fishing was pretty fair last week, and Newport, which saw good catch rates early in the week. Charleston is also worth a try if the weather improves, as it showed promising results despite the low effort[1].

    Remember to check the local tide tables and plan your trip accordingly to maximize your fishing time and success.
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