Plan a Fishing Trip to Astoria, OR

6 guidesBest months: May, June, July, April

What's Biting in Astoria Right Now

Halibut
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Coho Salmon
ExcellentVarious
Rockfish
ExcellentVarious
Lingcod
ExcellentVarious
Sockeye Salmon
ExcellentVarious
White Sturgeon
ExcellentVarious
Pink Salmon
ExcellentVarious
Chinook Salmon
Excellentboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Chum Salmon
ExcellentVarious
Dolly Varden
ExcellentVarious
Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Steelhead
GoodVarious
Green Sturgeon
GoodVarious
Dungeness Crab
Fairsaltwater
Crab Traps, Ring Nets, Hand Lines

What to Bring

Check with Astoria guides 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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Oregon Fishing License

License: Angling License and Sturgeon Tag

Regulations vary widely by river and zone. Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific details on open seasons, bag limits, and size restrictions for the specific waterbody you intend to fish.