Newport Oregon and the Central Oregon Coast

Fishing & Crabbing

Home to one of the largest commercial fishing fleets on the Oregon Coast, Newport also offers recreational fishing nearly year-round. Salmon and halibut abound off the coast, along with a bounty of crabs in the bay and clams on the shore. Biologists from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife predict excellent fishing opportunities this year.

Newport Charter Operators:

Newport Marine Store: (541) 867-4470
Sea Gull Charters: (800) 865-7441
Newport Tradewind Charters: (800) 676-7819
Captain's Reel Deep Sea Fishing: (800) 865-7441

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Crabbing

Many charter operators offer crabbing trips and provide facilities for cooking the crabs back at the docks for an additional fee. Crabbing and clamming are excellent in Yaquina Bay. Crab pots and other equipment can be rented at local tackle shops.

Clamming

The beaches near Newport are home to a bountiful population of clams and it's not unusual to bag your limit in short order during low tide. Although the razor clam season remains closed for the central Oregon coast, mussels, bay clams and all other clams may be harvested. For updated information, call the Shellfish Information Line at 503-986-4728.

Regulations and Licensing

Fishing seasons and limits are subject to change so, before heading out, it's best to check the current Oregon sport fishing regulations, available where you buy your fishing license, to visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Web site at www.dfw.state.or.us, or to call the department's 24-hour information line at 1-800-720-6339.

For current fishing season dates and information, please refer to the Sport Fishing Regulations from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Marine Resources Program.

Beginning this year, a fishing license is required for shellfish, including crabs and clams. Dungeness crabs, which are native in the local waters, are available year-round in Yaquina Bay, although ocean crabbing season is closed Aug. 15-Nov. 30 to allow crabs to molt.