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Spring Chinook and Rockfish Heating Up: Your Oregon Coast Fishing Guide

Spring Chinook and Rockfish Heating Up: Your Oregon Coast Fishing Guide

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing along the Oregon coast. We're talking Pacific Ocean waters from Astoria down to the California border, and let me tell you, spring is heating up out here.

Let's start with the tides. We're looking at a low tide at 5:42 AM this morning at 1.75 feet, with a high tide hitting around 10:52 AM at 6.54 feet. That midday high is going to push some baitfish into the shallows, so keep that in mind for your morning session.

Now, the fish activity has been solid up the coast. Spring chinook and rockfish are starting to heat up in our waters, and the recent party boat reports from Northern California show some real promise. We've been seeing decent halibut and striped bass action in the bays, with some boats landing solid numbers. Lingcod have been cooperative too—the Gold Rush out of Westport just landed 91 black rockfish and 26 lingcod on a full day trip.

For lures and bait, keep it simple. Fresh shrimp is your friend—a small piece on a double drop bottom rig works magic for bottom dwellers. Pair that with some Fishbites, and you're in business. For artificials, focus on your silhouette—dark lures against light conditions, bright lures when it's overcast. The fish key in on that profile.

Here's where you need to be: the rocky jetties near Astoria are prime real estate right now for springtime action. If you're willing to venture south toward the California border, the offshore structure near Crescent City holds some quality fish as the water warms up.

Get out there and make it happen. Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe for daily updates on coastal conditions. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.

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