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Oregon Fishing Reports
November 18, 2008
CRABS
Catching Dungeness crab in the ocean closed Aug. 15 until Dec. 1.
Recreational crabbing is still open in the bays and estuaries. Sport catches are
between three and five crabs per angler, depending on the bay.
Some sport crabbers have difficulty correctly measuring the minimum size for
Dungeness crab, which is 5¾ inches measured in a straight line across the back
immediately in front of, but not including, the points. For a photograph and
diagram see page 101 of the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations booklet.
Weekend fishing opportunities
* North Coast Rivers are very high and muddy as of Nov. 14. Anglers should
concentrate on sturgeon fishing in Tillamook Bay as the best opportunity to
catch fish. Look for the smaller rivers (Necanicum and Kilchis) to begin to
clear this weekend for potential opportunities for chinook angling.
* The seasonal coho fisheries on Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes offers an unusual
opportunity to fish for wild coho salmon. Fishing is currently good as large
numbers of coho have been returning to the lakes recently. The fishery is
anticipated to remain productive over the next couple weeks.
Siltcoos Lake (south of Florence): The wild coho salmon fishery is in full swing
as wet weather has helped to move good numbers of coho into the lake. Anglers
are productive casting or trolling spinners, spoons or small rattle type lures.
The fishery should remain active over the next couple weeks. Anglers should
consult the 2008 regulations booklet for specific fishery details.
Tahkenitch Lake (south of Florence): The wild coho salmon fishery has picked up
recently with good numbers of coho returning to the lake. Anglers are most
productive casting or trolling spinners, spoons or small rattle type lures. The
fishery should remain active over the next couple weeks. Anglers should consult
the 2008 regulations booklet for specific fishery details.
ALSEA RIVER: chinook salmon
Catch rates of fall chinook is slow. Fish can be found throughout the open area
above tidewater. Small batches of fresh fish should continue to pulse in through
the month.
KILCHIS RIVER: chinook
Fall chinook are moving upstream, but the river is high and muddy. Look for the
Kilchis to fall into fishable shape within the next few days.
NECANICUM RIVER: chinook
Fall chinook angling had been slow prior to recent rains. The river is currently
high and muddy but will be one of the first to clear. Fall chinook will be
distributed in low numbers throughout the system.
NEHALEM RIVER AND NORTH FORK NEHALEM RIVER: chinook
A few fall chinook are available in the bay but fishing has been mostly slow
this year. The mainstem Nehalem is very high and muddy and generally takes a
long time to clear. The North Fork Nehalem should clear soon and will have some
fall chinook distributed throughout. Fish bobber and bait or plugs in deeper
pools to target chinook.
NESTUCCA RIVER AND THREE RIVERS: chinook
The Nestucca River is high and muddy and will take several days to clear. The
Little Nestucca likely presents the best opportunity for chinook angling as it
will clear by late this weekend or early next week.
SALMON RIVER: chinook salmon, coho salmon,
The chinook and coho salmon fisheries are slow. Small numbers of coho should
continue to pulse in over the next couple weeks. Bait and bobber or casting
spinners can be productive.
SILETZ RIVER: chinook salmon, summer steelhead, winter steelhead
Fall chinook salmon angling is slow. Most fish are spread throughout the river
and are dark or actively spawning.
Summer steelhead fishing is fair. Anglers should concentrate in the upper river
above Moonshine Park. Winter steelhead are starting to return but in small
numbers so far. Drift boat fishing from the town of Logsden and down may produce
an early winter. Hatchery fish have been recycled back downstream. These fish
have a plastic tag near the dorsal fin. Please report tagged fish to the Newport
Office (541-867-4741).
SIUSLAW RIVER: chinook salmon
The fall chinook salmon fishery is slow. Fresh fish will continue to return in
small numbers through the month. Bobber and bait tactics should work well in the
deeper sections.
TILLAMOOK BAY: chinook, sturgeon
Fall chinook are still available throughout the bay, but there is a lot of
debris in the system following the recent flood. Anglers should concentrate
their efforts on sturgeon angling, as it is often very good following flood
events. Sand shrimp fished on the bottom in the deeper channels will produce the
best results.
TRASK RIVER: chinook
The Trask River is still high and muddy after recent rains. Fall chinook angling
has been slow so far this year but may improve as the river drops into a
fishable condition. Many of the fall chinook are dark and should be released.
Bobber and bait, backbouncing, and backtrolling large plugs will all produce
some fish once the river clears.
Johnson Bridge is being replaced. Boaters should use extreme caution when
approaching the bridge site. Passage at the work site will be provided. The road
shoulder has been widened at the Cedar Creek boat launch, which will allow
vehicles to pull off the road while launching. Anglers should use caution to
avoid disturbing fresh fill in the area. Plans are in the works to construct a
new boat slide at the site in the near future. Please do not block boat
launching at this site. Contact ODFW in Tillamook for details, 503-842-2741.
WILSON RIVER: chinook
The Wilson River is still high and muddy after recent rains. Fall chinook
angling has been slow so far this year but may improve as the river drops into a
fishable condition. Many of the fall chinook are dark and should be released.
Bobber and bait, backbouncing, and backtrolling large plugs will all produce
some fish once the river clears. The Siskeyville boat slide construction is
complete and the slide is open for use.
YAQUINA RIVER: chinook salmon
Fall chinook salmon fishing is slow. The next couple weeks should continue to
show some fresh fish. Most fish have moved up into the spawning areas. Bait and
bobber tactics should work well in the lower river.
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