• Tides, Weather, and Fishing Hot Spots: Your Guide to the Oregon Coast on December 29, 2024

  • Dec 29 2024
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Tides, Weather, and Fishing Hot Spots: Your Guide to the Oregon Coast on December 29, 2024

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  • If you're planning to head out to the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast today, December 29, 2024, here's what you need to know:

    ### Tidal Report
    For the North Coast, particularly around Tillamook Bay, the tidal conditions are significant. Today, you can expect a high tide around 9:24 AM with a height of about 8.8 feet, and the low tide will be at 3:39 PM with a height of about 1.0 foot. On the Central Coast, near areas like Newport, the high tide is expected around 9:05 AM with a height of about 5.8 feet, and the low tide at 3:30 PM with a height of about 0.3 feet[1][5].

    ### Weather
    The weather is expected to be cool and possibly rainy, which is typical for this time of year in Oregon. Make sure to dress warmly and be prepared for changing conditions.

    ### Sunrise and Sunset
    Sunrise today is at 7:53 AM, and sunset will be at 4:34 PM, giving you a good window for fishing.

    ### Fish Activity
    Fish activity has been good, especially for those targeting winter steelhead and some lingering coho salmon. However, the primary target for ocean fishing in December would be bottomfish like rockfish and possibly some late-season coho. Yesterday's catches were moderate, with anglers reporting some rockfish and a few winter steelhead in the lower Coos Bay estuary and near the jetties[1][4].

    ### Catch Reports
    Anglers have been catching a combination of coho and steelhead in the Willamette Zone, particularly in the Middle Fork Willamette River. For ocean fishing, rockfish and lingcod have been the main catches, especially near Charleston and Bandon when the ocean swells are small[1][4].

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For bottomfish, using a jig with a twister tail trailer is a good option. For steelhead, bait like nightcrawlers or small spinners can be effective. If you're targeting coho, using small lures or bait that mimic their natural forage can work well[1].

    ### Hot Spots
    Some hot spots to consider include the areas around Tillamook Bay for steelhead and coho, and the jetties near Coos Bay for rockfish and lingcod. The Middle Fork Willamette River is also a good spot for catching a mix of coho and steelhead.

    Overall, it's a good time to get out there and enjoy the winter fishing season along the Oregon coast, just make sure to check the latest regulations and be prepared for the weather.
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