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Good fishing after a slow start


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/10/2026

We did have two boats out today on a nice morning but the ocean current was moving very quickly in about a knot and a half. Hard to get to the bottom and stay there but later in the trip the current subsided and the fish started to bite. All of our vessels got limits of rockfish and there were some nice Lingcod in the mix as well. Crabbing was around 3-per person.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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Happy Mothers Day


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all you moms out there and hope you had a terrific day with your family. Here at Dockside Charters we wish you all had a great day with your family's.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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Monday's Halibut trip


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/09/2026

Monday's halibut trip (May 11th) we were forced to cancel which has been rescheduled for the next day Tuesday, May 12th. There are some spots that are open for that trip so if interested give our office a call and take up one of those spots.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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Great Dockside fishing morning


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/09/2026


the Dockside boats had really good trips this morning with loads of rockfish coming to the filet tables and quite a few Lingcod as well. The 6-man boats are back for the summer and one had an interesting trip this morning with 11 Lingcod in the catch with a limit of rockfish which included a limit of Canary rockfish mixed in. Also one customer caught a 6-foot giant Wolf eel. There kinda frightening to look at with some really big teeth but they say really good eating.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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Whales


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/09/2026

Even though this is the fishing side of the fishing/whale watch updates thought you would like to see one of the Gray whales feeding but quite close to one of our cruise boats.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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Halibut out of Dockside


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/07/2026

The Surfrider back from the Halibut grounds for the first time this season and had a real decent trip with 23 Halibut brought into the filet tables at Dockside Some were really nice fish and the skipper of the Surfrider expressed that the ocean out there was on the nautical side. They got the job done.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

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BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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Another good day on the bottom fishing grounds


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/07/2026

We had three boats out on the bottom fish reefs and it was a decent day with total limits on the rockfish. The Lingcod catch was a bit slower today as it was reported that for some reason the water was very murky this morning. The visibility was limited down in the deeps today. Crabbing was around 2-3 per person.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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Nic e Lingcod catch today


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/06/2026

The Surfrider had close to 20 really nice sized Lings on its trip today along with a limit on the rockfish. The crabbing today was 3.5 per person. Halibut and bottom fishing boats out tomorrow and read the posting on yesterday's web postings for the upcoming Halibut dates you might be interested in.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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First Halibut trip Thursday morning


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/05/2026

We will be running our first Halibut adventure this Thursday morning with a full boat going out on the Surfrider. We do have other Halibut tails scheduled on May 11,13,19,22,24,25,29 and the 30th. All of these trips have space available and of course they are weather permitting when we have to go so far offshore to get to the "flat ones". Give our office a call to reserve your spot on any of these future Halibut trips.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

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BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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Beautiful ocean this morning


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/05/2026

Had a good trip this morning on the Samson with all 12 passengers getting there limits of rockfish and about three crabs per person for those participating. The Lingcod bite was a little slower this morning but tomorrow is another day.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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Vermillion rockfish on the bite


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/04/2026

Two of the fish we can take home per customer are Canary rockfish one of the best eating fish in the ocean. We all had a day off down here today as we had some wind and swell out on the water this morning but all is getting better with a great ocean forecast thru this coming weekend. Tomorrow is a terrific day by the forecast and the next five days after that are just as nice. Give our office a call and get out on one these nice ocean days coming up.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2026, 7 days per week


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Another great dockside Charters day


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/03/2026

Had terrific fishing out on the water today with close if not full limits of rockfish and the Lingcod bite was also really good with the Tacklebuster leading the way landing 30 of the "toothy critters" on his vessel. For you whale watching enthusiasts on the way home we saw several up off of Government point feeding close to shore. The crab count today was 3.5 per person.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Good Saturday morning fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/02/2026

On a somewhat windy and choppy ocean this Saturday morning our boats were out there and came home with almost limits of rockfish and also a good number of Lingcod in the mix. There are some good looking fish out there to catch and some really nice Copper rockfish like the one on the picture. The crabbing was depending on the boat between 2-4 per person.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Lots of lingcod this morning


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

05/01/2026

The Surfrider had a really good trip this morning with lots of Lingcod between 28-32 inches which is a really nice fish as well as excellent eating. The rockfish bite was also really good. Tomorrow Saturday we should have another good fishing day and we still have some spaces left on the Dockside vessels.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Good day out on the water this morning


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/30/2026

Fishing was a little slower today than it has been but we still got three quarters of a limit of rockfish and a nice assortment of Lingcod as well. Had pretty good crabbing today as well and hopefully this means they are beginning to venture inside in the more shallow water where it's easier for. us to get to them. Also there are still some spots still available for this Saturday so give our office a call for a reservation.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Next seven days looks good for fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/29/2026

We have been out fishing all three days of this week so far and the ocean weather for the next seven days or so right now also look good fishing days .The fish are really biting and the Lingcod fishing not as good as it was a month or so ago but it is still really good with excellent chances of catching them. Call our office for reservations and remember the Halibut fishing for the summer opens up this Friday May 1st seven days a week. .

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Halibut season opens this Friday May 1st


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/27/2026

Halibut is quickly approaching opening on May 1st and running seven days a week. We have trips open through all of May and June.We use electric reels to make the job a lot easier. Give is a call or book online. It's that time again to get out there for your "BIG Flat One".

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Ocean improved and fishing was really good


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/24/2026

The Surfrider had a limit of rockfish and 20 Lingcod caught this morning, Pretty good weather coming up for about the next ten days or so thru the long range forecast so a good time to get the Lingcod which are still biting in good numbers out there.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Another terrific fishing day


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/21/2026

Had a great day on the Surfrider with all passengers getting there rockfish and Lingcod limit or very close to it. The picture shows a really fat Lingcod which bit one of our hooks today. The weather sounds like it's gonna be a bit unsettled for the next two days and then we will be back after it on Friday. After that the ocean weather looks really good for a pretty good spell of time.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Ling and rockfish bite really good


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/18/2026

The rockfish bite was insane with fish all over the ocean finning on top of the water. Had good Lingcod fishing as well with the Surfrider landing 68 Lingcod just on his own boat and really good on the other boats as well. Good day and nice ocean. There are some spots available for tomorrow so give our office a call to reserve spots on the boats on a forecasted beautiful ocean.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Really good rockfish bite today


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/17/2026

The fishing was really good this morning on a nice ocean. The rockfish bite was red hot with the Lingcod bite a little slower than what it has been. The boats out this morning came home between 5-20 Lingcod per vessel. The crabbing was about the same with 3-6 per person.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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PFMC adopts 2026 summer salmon fishery


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/14/2026

For the ocean salmon sport fishery from Cape Falcon to the Oregon/California border, the fishery opened for all salmon except coho in mid-March. A mark-selective coho fishery runs from June 6th through August 23rd or until a 47,600 marked coho quota is reached. Once the coho quota is reached, the all salmon except coho fishery continues until the end of August.
(September fishery)
From Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, an all salmon fishery with a non-mark-selective coho quota of 27,500 is open September, 1st thru the month or until the quota is reached. The fishery will continue for all salmon except coho until the end of October.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Great rockfish bite and sporadic Lingcod bite


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/13/2026

Had a tremendous rockfish bite this morning with great variety and limits of fish. The Lingcod bite depending on the boat out there from around 10 Lingcod per vessel to 40-50 on some boats. Crabbing today was 3-6 per person participating also depending on the boat. Have a couple of days off here coming up due to weather but will be back out there with nice ocean weather both Friday and Saturday. Give our office a call for reservations for either of those days.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

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2026 TBD


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Great. fishing plus a Wolf Eel


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/09/2026

Had a great trip this morning out on the Pacific and came back home with a terrific number of quality Lingcod that went to our filet station and lots of variety in the rockfish bite. As you can see by the picture we also caught a really nice Wolf Eel on our trip this morning. Lots of good weather on the horizon this weekend well into next weeks at least thru next Tuesday with space available. Give our office a call for reservations.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Another nice ocean day and good fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/08/2026

Had another nice day on the water off of Depoe Bay this morning as you can tell by the picture and the fishing was really good as well. The rockfish bite was terrific and the Lingcod bite was really good also but not as good as yesterday. The past three days it seems to go back and forth between terrific rockfish bite or a terrific Lingcod bite. Really nice weather is on the forecast for the foreseeable future all the way thru this coming weekend.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Lings back on the bite


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/07/2026

Yesterday was a terrific rockfish bite with the Copper rockfish really biting for limit catches but the Lingcod bite was good but not quite as good as it has been. Today on the Surfrider the rockfish bite was really good but not as good as yesterday and the Lingcod bite was better then yesterday with 30-35 Lingcod making there way to the filet table. It was a slightly tougher day out on the waters with windy, choppy conditions and fast moving currents but sometimes that is where the fish really bite. We also brought home four crabs per person for those participating.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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PFMC to adopt summer ocean salmon seasons


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/06/2026

The PFMC has not formally announced the 2026 Mark Selective Coho ocean salmon season yet but there will be a season and a little better than past years in quota numbers. The PFMC will be announcing there recommendations from three alternatives coming up here in a few weeks. It looks like the Coho quota will be somewhere between 40,000 and 50,000 fish. The season will begin in June also a date yet to be determined and go thru sometime in late August. The daily two fish quota one may also be a Chinook salmon.

The September Non-Mark Selective coho fishery will open September 1st and run thru the end of September if adopted by the PFMC at there meeting this month. The quota will be somewhere between 25,000 and 27,500. The daily two fish quota one may also be a Chinook salmon.

We will see what the PFMC comes up with at there meeting April 7th thru the 12th at their meeting in Portland, Oregon.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Copper rockfish O'rama


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/06/2026

The Sunrise was out today and it was a great rockfish bite especially on the Copper rockfish which are sone of the larger rockfish we catch out on the inside reefs. The Lingcod bite was pretty good but a little slower than the past few days. The long range forecast calls for really nice ocean weather for as far ahead and we can see so a great time to schedule a fishing trip with Dockside Charters.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Easter Lingcod fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/05/2026

Had a great trip out on the pond this morning and caught a bunch of Lingcod and rockfish for the folks onboard. If you look at the picture you will see Easter ears on this one Lingcod that was caught. Even better news we are seeing really nice fishing weather all the way thru next weekend so call our office and get your reservation on a day which suits you while the fishing is hot.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Good ocean weather on the way


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

04/02/2026

We have another day of questionable weather before the better weather returns to the waters off of Depoe Bay. Beginning Saturday we should according to the forecast maps have around five days in a row on nice weather. With the Lingcod and rockfish bite so good it's a good time to come down for some spring ocean fishing. Give our office a call for reservations.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Awesome Lingcod bite this morning


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

03/30/2026

Had a terrific trip this morning out on a really nice ocean with a terrific Lingcod bite out there as well. The rockfish bite was also really good with more trips going out tomorrow morning (Tuesday) with really nice ocean conditions in the forecast. Give our office a call for reservations.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Lingcod and a nice Vermillion


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

03/24/2026

A few more days off till Thursday at the earliest to let the ocean calm down some before we have 5-6 days of nice ocean fishing weather. Call our office for the latest marine forecast and get your name(s) on the list for some good SPRINGBREAK fishing.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Whale Watching


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

03/22/2026

Just in case we have whale watchers on the fishing side of our website we have really good whale watching going on right now as the migration continues north and we have whales beginning to drop off in our area to feed and hang around for the summer. Get your family down here and after a fishing trip take them all out for a really neat family activity.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Sounds like a good day tomorrow


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

03/22/2026

Weather looks decent for tomorrow with no rain in the forecast and space available on our trip out tomorrow morning. Fishing has been great like these nice Lingcod caught just recently and the rockfish bite has also been really good. Call our office today for a reservation for tomorrow morning.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Good fishing continues with good weather tomorrow (Friday)


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

03/19/2026

Really good fishing continues with the rockfish bite remaining solid with limits coming in pretty much on every boat we have out. The Lingcod bite which has been spectacular all winter long has slowed down just little but still producing lots of Lingcod coming to the filet tables. We have some good weather coming up tomorrow and a fairly decent weekend report.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Another flat ocean great day for fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

03/16/2026

We sure have some terrific weather to fish on the ocean water for a while now so a great time to book a springtime fishing trip. The rockfish bite today was really good with nice variety of the rockfish like the two in the picture. The Lingcod fishing was also very good and the crabbing improved some from yesterday with 3-5 per person.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Murky water but the fish are still biting


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

03/15/2026

Got out there today and we experienced murky water more than likely from the bad weather days we have had here the past 3-4 days. It did not seem to matter that much as the Lingcod and the rockfish continue to bite really well. The crabbing was a little off today with 1-4 per person average.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Weathert window from Saturday thru al of next week


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

03/09/2026

SPRING is just around the corner and the winter weather seems to be going away a little sooner than that as we have good ocean weather from this Saturday thru all of next week according to the extended forecast. The Lingcod fishing this time of year and at the present had been spectacular and with the three fish limit on the "toothy critters" that makes it that much better. The rockfish bite is also really good with pretty much daily limits on them as well with crabbing right now 3-6 per person. It's a great time to go fishing as by normal happenings the Lingcod fishing will slow down some as we get towards the end of springtime. .

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Another great trip


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

03/05/2026

Another great trip but this time it was on the Samson who came home with a near limit of rockfish and 58 Lingcod. We have a weather window thru next Tuesday so a great time to get your Lingcod in the freezer early this year. We should begin to see more of these extended weather windows as we get closer to spring.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Awesome Lingcod fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/27/2026

Had a boat or two out this morning (Friday) and the Lingcod catch as it has been was awesome. It is such a great time to go fishing when the weather cooperates as the Lingcod and the "Big Boys" are in on the inner reefs this time of year primed to be caught. Of course we always do well on the rockfish. We do have space available Sunday thru Tuesday and the weather looks just fine.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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More terrific Lingcod fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/25/2026

Another great day on the water today (Wednesday)as the Surfrider came back home with limits of both Lingcod and rockfish. We have space available tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday & Sunday. We are currently full on Saturday. Next Monday thru Wednesday we also have space available as we have decent fishing weather thru the period.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Nicer ocean weather on the horizon


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/22/2026

We have pretty nice ocean weather which means excellent fishing days coming up this next week Tuesday thru Thursday (February 24-26). Give our office a call and get your names on the list for some terrific Lingcod fishing along with the rockfish and the crabbing has been really good the past few weeks.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Very nice ocean-very good fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/20/2026

Two boats out today as we came upon a lull in the bad weather and the folks onboard had a lot of filets to take home plus some crabs. The Tacklebuster run by Tyler Turner caught a limit of Lingcod and rockfish and the Samson got limits of rockfish and a bunch of Lingcod as well. The crabs are really biting as well with 5-6 per person on both boats. We were looking at possibly going tomorrow but the forecast changed and lots of wind tomorrow and a rising swell.. Stay in touch with our office for weather updates.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Very nice ocean-very good fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/20/2026

Two boats out today as we came upon a lull in the bad weather and the folks onboard had a lot of filets to take home plus some crabs. The Tacklebuster run by Tyler Turner caught a limit of Lingcod and rockfish and the Samson got limits of rockfish and a bunch of Lingcod as well. The crabs are really biting as well with 5-6 per person on both boats. We were looking at possibly going tomorrow but the forecast changed and lots of wind tomorrow and a rising swell.. Stay in touch with our office for weather updates.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Good ocean weather tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/19/2026

Get on the list tomorrow and Saturday and catch a nice Lingcod like the one caught recently on the Surfrider in the picture. Should have really nice ocean weather with possibly a few sprinkles on Saturday but a nice ocean to fish on. Fishing has been really good now for a few weeks especially the Lingcod bite and the crabbing has been unusually worth the money the past week or so. Winter time crabs should be full of meat as well.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Bouncy water today


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/16/2026

It was a little on the bouncy side this morning out on the water but we had a tough crew of fishermen onboard and we came home with nearly a limit of rockfish and Lingcod. Some nice people in the picture showing you some of the nice Lingcod we caught this morning. We also averaged 3.5 crabs per person participating. Keep posted with the weather picture by calling our office about the next trip out going out. We do have a weather window coming up this Thursday thru Saturday so if interested in some great fishing give our office a call and get you name on the list on the day you want to go.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Another great Dockside fishing adventure


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/12/2026

The Samson was out there this morning (Thursday) and had a terrific trip.They brought home limits of rockfish, 30 ling cod and 105 crab on the Samson today! That is terrific crabbing for this time of year. Sounds like we're gonna have some weather in the area beginning tomorrow (Friday) at least it looks like thru the weekend. We will get back to you when the weather looks good to go again.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Beautifuloceanand great fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/11/2026

We had two boats out this morning the Surfrider and the Tacklebuster and both boats were really close if not having limits of both Lingcod and rockfish. The picture here shows what a beautiful day it was and some of the Lingcod which are really on the bite here the past month. It's a great time to go out and fish for the "toothy critters". We do have another trip going out in the morning (Thursday) so you might come down and see if there is anymore room which there was this afternoon.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Nice weather next two days


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/10/2026

We have boats going out the next two days (Wednesday and Thursday February 11th & 12th) with some nice ocean weather coming in. We know the fishing will. be great so come down and go out with Dockside.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Weather window next week


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/07/2026

Looks like we will have a weather window to get out there fishing next Wednesday and Thursday. If you want to get out there and catch the Lingcod like the one in the picture which are really biting give our office a call and get your name on the list.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Nice weather on Tuesday coming up


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

02/01/2026

We are taking reservations for this upcoming Tuesday February 3rd for a fishing trip we have scheduled as the ocean weather for that day sounds really nice. If interested give our office a call and get your name on the list.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Bad weather upon us


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

01/30/2026

After two weeks plus of nice summer time weather in the winter we are back to the rough ocean conditions for the foreseeable future. We will let you know as soon as we see a break in the weather pattern so we can get back out there on the water with that great fishing we have been having.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Another great day


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

01/23/2026

It was a beautiful ocean out there AGAIN today with great ocean conditions and the fishing was fantastic as well. The Surfrider was out there this morning and came home with limits of Lingcod like the ones in the picture and a near limit on the rockfish.The ocean will continue to be just beautiful and we do have space available for Sunday. Give our office a call and get out there with us when the fishing is great.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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WOW..Nice Lingcod


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

01/20/2026

Another beautiful day on the Pacific out of Dockside Charters Depoe Bay and the fishing as it has been lately was terrific. We had limits of both Lingcod and rockfish on a simply beautiful wintertime ocean.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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How about this ten pound Vermillion rockfish!!


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

01/19/2026

Another great day of weather and the fishing was as good as the weather was. The Sunrise was out today and came home with a few more then 3/4 of a limit of Lingcod. Remember the limit this year is three per person. The rockfish bite was also very good as we caught most of the limit of those as well.. Crabbing was 3-5 per person. Remember the forecast shows good weather for right now thru this next weekend and we will be fishing every day as long as we have enough folks signed up to go. So call the office at Dockside for your reservation for good weather and great fishing.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Summer weather in January


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

01/18/2026

Great fishing again today on a beautiful ocean with pretty close to summertime weather. The Samson on his first trip out in a while had a great day with lots of Lingcod and rockfish coming into the boat. Take advantage of this great weather folks and great fishing as we should have this type of weather for close to a another week here. Call our office for reservations.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Another great day with Dockside


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

01/17/2026

Dockside had another great day on the water on a beautiful ocean which by all forecasts should stay that way thru next weekend. It is a great time to fish even being the winter months because this is the time of year that the Lingcod are in on the more shallow water reefs. Today we had loads of Lingcod and rockfish and all the folks onboard had a great time.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Another terrific Dockside day


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

01/16/2026

The fishing was really great again today with 50-Lingcod hitting the filet table off of the Surfrider along with almost a limit of rockfish and 53 crabs to end off the trip. Really a great trip on a really nice ocean and by the forecast we will have really nice weather all the way it looks now into next weekend January 25th. So we will be fishing every day as long as we have enough to go so call our office and get your reservation in with Lingcod fishing fabulous.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 4 fish per angler
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 2 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 3 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
2026 TBD


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Good ocean weather ahead


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

01/10/2026

One never knows about the winter time ocean weather but we try to keep you up to date when we see some good weather coming our way. This next week Thursday thru Sunday the extended forecast looks really nice as we look at it now so a great time to get down to Dockside Depoe Bay and get on one of our great fishing boats and catch some rockfish and Lingcod. As the picture shows the 2026 limit for Lingcod is three so this time of year is also a terrific time to catch the bigger Lingcod. The crabbing has also been really good with even some days getting limits for the folks. Give us a call and book a trip.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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Great fishing today out of Dockside


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

01/01/2026

Beautiful winter time ocean on this 1st day of the year 2026 so Happy New Year to everyone. The fishing was excellent. The Surfrider boat caught 56-Lingcod, a limit of rockfish and 11 crabs per person for those participating. Remember with the new 2026 bottom fishing regulations you have a 4-fish bag limit but two can be Canary rockfish which is different from the past few years. Added on to that limit you can now catch 3-Lingcod per person and this time of year the Lingcod fishing is the best time to go after them. Call the Dockside office for reservations and some weather updates coming up.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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Lingcod caught on the Surfrider on a recent trip a few days ago


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

01/01/2026

The following is the General Marine Species limits for the 2026 season with some good news concerning Lingcod and Canary rockfish.

General Marine Species:
4-fish bag limit
Canary rockfish: 2-fish sub-bag limit
Cabezon: 1-fish sub-bag limit
16-inch minimum size limit
Opens July 1
Lingcod: 3-fish bag limit
22-inch minimum size limit
Flatfish: 25-fish bag limit
Sablefish: 10-fish bag limit
Offshore long-leader fishery: 10-fish bag limit
Canary rockfish: 2-fish sub-bag limit
For a 10-fish bag limit to apply, long-leader gear must be used outside (seaward) of the 40-fathom regulatory line

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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Happy New Year-2026


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/30/2025

Happy New Year to all of our past and future customers from the skippers and staff at Dockside Charters. Have a great 2026.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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Got back on the water this morning


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/28/2025

With some nicer ocean weather that will be around thru the middle of next week we started things off this morning with a limit on both Lingcod and rockfish on the vessels out there for Dockside this morning. Really nice big Lingcod out there this morning and the picture shows a really big Vermillion that was caught this morning.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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Better weather is here over this weekend thru the first part of next week


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/24/2025

We will be running fishing and crabbing trips from Saturday through next week and 2 hour and 1 hour whale watching trips throughout the day for the Grey whale migration. The weather report for both fishing and whale watch trips sounds pretty good thru the period so give our office a call and get your name on the list for either or both fishing and whale watching trips. The fishing. before the bad weather showed up 10 days ago has been terrific with lots of Lingcod to go along with the rockfish and the crabbing has also been really good. Take advantage of the better weather beginning Saturday and get out there and go fishing or whale watching.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
"THE FISHERMAN'S CHOICE"

Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/24/2025

The skippers and staff at Dockside Charters want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and holiday season.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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Ocean weather getting better next week


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
"THE FISHERMAN'S CHOICE"

Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/21/2025

As Christmas week approaches we are expecting nicer ocean weather around mid week and we expect to get out there Christmas Eve day and hopefully beyond. Keep in touch with this website and our office as the power has been restored along the central coast and we can keep you up-to-date on the happenings.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Rough land & ocean weather in Depoey


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
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Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/19/2025

As soon as the ocean weather clears up we will be running fishing trips and running out to see the northerly migration of the Gray whales. The whales will be moving by the Depoe Bay area well into January and beyond so as soon as the weather clears up we will get going. Though it has been a week since we have run fishing trips due to the weather it has been great fishing for rockfish and Lingcod and the crabbing also has been terrific. Right now the power is off because of the wind and rain in the Depoe Bay area so we will be calling you back as soon as things get back to normal in the area. The computers and phones are off right now but you can still book online and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
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Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/17/2025

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Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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Nice weather for the weekend


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
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Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/11/2025

Fishing has been great...Crabbing has been great....
So with really nice weather coming to the ocean outside of Depoe Bay for the weekend come on down and catch some rockfish, winter time good sized Lingcod and lots of crab have been biting. Give our office a call and get on the weekend trips.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Good ocean weather coming


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
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Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/08/2025

We are in a stretch of bad ocean weather right now but the forecast for Friday thru the weekend looks really good. The Lingcod and rockfish are really biting and the crabbing is spectacular right now. The commercial crabbers are off the water right now waiting for their opening to be scheduled and we are catching really nice crabs full of meat. Give our office a call and book a fishing/crab trip for this Friday thru the weekend.

We already have a live bait trip scheduled for Sunday of this weekend coming up which they go out first and catch live bait (Sand Dabs) and then go after the Big Lingcod. If interested give the office a call.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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great day son the water


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
"THE FISHERMAN'S CHOICE"

Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/04/2025

Pay attention to these numbers on the Surfrider this morning (Thursday). A limit of Lingcod (48 large Lings)...a limited rockfish (well over 100 or so)...and 221 crabs for the cooker to clean and cook at the Dockside fillet stations. What a great day before the weather starts to come back in again. Pay attention to our website and call our office for the next good day to go fishing.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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Sport crabbing re-opened today till next October


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
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Tuna / Fishing Report:

12/01/2025

Everything was on the bite today. 10 crab a person today on the first day to harvest ocean crab on a sport boat. Crabbing this time of year the crabs are plugged with meat. The fishing was also really good as it has been and we are working on trips for Wednesday and Thursday of this week. If interested call our office tomorrow for reservations.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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Nice ocean & great fishing


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
"THE FISHERMAN'S CHOICE"

Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/30/2025

The Samson was out today and had another great trip on a really nice ocean. The boat limited out on Lingcod and rockfish and remember we have boats going out tomorrow as well. Also remember that the sport crabbing opens back up tomorrow.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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Nice ocean & great fishing


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
"THE FISHERMAN'S CHOICE"

Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/30/2025

The Samson was out today and had another great trip on a really nice ocean. The boat limited out on Lingcod and rockfish and remember we have boats going out tomorrow as well. Also remember that the sport crabbing opens back up tomorrow.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Awesome Lingcod bite today


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
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Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/29/2025

Great fishing today on the Surfrider with terrific Lingcod fishing as they boated 53 in total today plus a bunch of rockfish. The ocean was beautiful today and suppose to stay that way for a few more days. The Samson will be going out on Sunday and the Surfrider will go on Monday with the sport crabbing season re-opening Monday also. If interested in fishing with us give our office a call as the next two days look like good weather and we know the fishing is great.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Happy Thanksgiving


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
"THE FISHERMAN'S CHOICE"

Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Dockside Charters

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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Another good bite today...weekend looks really good


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
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Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/25/2025

Had a good fishing today as two boats were out there and we got close to full limits of rockfish and around 1.5 Lingcod per person on the trip.

A few days coming up of some questionable weather but this weekend we have really nice weather in the forecast so enjoy the rest of your Thanksgiving weekend with us at Dockside. Saturday also is part of free fishing weekend so take advantage of this to not need a state license to fish.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Great time to fish for Lingcod


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
"THE FISHERMAN'S CHOICE"

Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/24/2025

Hey folks...we have a fishing trip heading out tomorrow morning (Tuesday) on what the ocean weather forecasters are saying will be a nice day to get out on the ocean waters. The Lingcod are biting as well as the rockfish so if interested give our office a call and get out there with us and take home some really nice fish. See ya tomorrow.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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Lings really taking the bail here recently


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
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Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/20/2025

Had a really good fishing trip yesterday (Wednesday) and as they have been here lately a limit catch of lingcod came home to the filet stations. The rockfish bite was also really good as early wintertime fishing continues to be really good. We are looking at probably next Tuesday as our next trip out as the bad weather has moved back in.. Call our office for reservations and an update on the weather for next Tuesday.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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Fishing continues to be really good


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
"THE FISHERMAN'S CHOICE"

Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/16/2025

Two boats out Saturday and both boats had terrific trips with limits with Lingcod and rockfish. Remember crabbing begins again December 1st.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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Lings are biting


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
"THE FISHERMAN'S CHOICE"

Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/12/2025

We have gotten out a few days in the past week in-between bad ocean days which this time of the year is pretty common. We are seeing a nice day coming up this Saturday and the fishing including loads of Lingcod are biting. The ocean weather this Saturday looks nice and the fishing is really good so give our office a call and come and go fishing with us here at Dockside.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

"THE FISHERMAN'S CHOICE"


Lings are a biting


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
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Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/10/2025

Another Dockside great day out on the pond today with great Lingcod fishing on the Samson and the Tacklebuster. Some great looking fish out there that we brought back to the filet table with a load of rockfish to boot. Keep any eye on the weather as it will have good days coming up with some not so good days as well. The Lingcod are heading back into the shallower water.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



Daily Fishing Report (Historical)

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Finally a day out on the water


DOCKSIDE CHARTERS
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Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/09/2025

After many a weeks tied to the dock boards we got out to do some fishing this morning. We had two boats out there and both boats limited on both Lingcod and all of there rockfish. That is a good day winter or summer. These are the winter months and there will be lots of bad weather before sprint gets here so keep in touch with our office to get some information on the better days coming up and the long range forecast shows there are some coming.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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Finally a day with a nice ocean


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

11/02/2025

We finally did a few days back get out on a reasonably nice ocean as the Tacklebuster came home with Lingcod and rockfish for the filet table. Crabbing is closed until December 1st so nothing to report there. We are really in a bad weather pattern as it was several weeks before we got out on the one trip last week and the forecast for the next week or so does not look very nice. However the weather does change so stay in touch with our office for any weather updates and trips we are planning.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Bad ocean weather upon us


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

10/20/2025

The ocean weather sounds very questionable for the next 7-10 days Heavy swells and some windy days in the extended forecast. Much to rough to schedule trips. It will get better so keep in touch with our office as they know exactly what to expect. It is the oncoming of winter.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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Group shows off there lingcod


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

10/17/2025

Nice day to fish out on the Pacific this morning and the results were really good as you can see by the picture enclosed. We had limits as well or near limits on the rockfish catch with some really nice ones on the ffillet tablel. Crabbing is now closed until December 1st so we end the crabbing for a month and a half.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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Finally a nice ocean Wednesday and great fishing


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

10/15/2025

The Samson was out on a fishing trip today after a number of days off the water because of rough ocean conditions. The return to the water was really terrific for the Dockside guests aboard and ended up with 30 really nice Lingcod and a bunch of rockfish. Today was the final day of crabbing until December 1st when the season should open back up on the ocean waters. They harvested 106 crabs and had another 22 crabs for the boat crew. Great day !!!

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Nce ocean weather next two days


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

10/15/2025

The ocean weather forecast for the next two days (Thursday & Friday) looks really nice so it would be a good time to get on a fishing trip and get out and get some fish for the freezer. Things by the forecast are looking a little iffy for the weekend

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Lingcod fishing picking up


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

10/09/2025

The Lingcod fishing with the jigs is starting to really pick up after a slower summer. We also have the speciality Lingcod trips where they fish for the Sanddabs first which have been called "Lingcod candy". We have been catching up to 200 Sanddabs for the bait we use. They then go after the Ling's which have been very successful trips. We have also been catching some Halibut on these trips. We have had boats out pretty much every day as long as the ocean conditions hold as we get further into the fall weather. Call our office for any trips scheduled for either the standard five hour trips or the speciality Lingcod trips.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Fall bottom fishing and you might catch this


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

10/05/2025

Had another nice day on the water today with really good fishing for the rockfish and Lingcod. On the Sunrise this morning one of our customers really went home extra happy with this really big Halibut.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Good fishing Saturday


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

10/04/2025

The Surfrider came in early with limits and some nice Lingcod like the one in the picture. The other boats are also doping well with crab numbers about 4-6 per person. The open was really nice today after some rough oceans the past 4-5 days.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Ocean weather forecasted to be Good Friday thru the weekend


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

10/01/2025

The ocean weather is looking much better Friday thru the weekend. Might be a good time to come down and go out with Dockside on a fishing and crab trip. Before the bad weather fishing has been really good and the Lingcod catch has been much better. Crabbing has stayed the same as was the whole summer really good.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Rough ocean weather


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

09/29/2025

We are dealing with rough ocean conditions possibly thru Thursday and looking towards Friday into the weekend when we will get back out there. Give our office a call for more weather updates. Fishing has been really good lately with the Lingcod fishing really starting to pick up so get on out there for some fall nice weather fishing.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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1st of our live bait trips


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

09/26/2025

We took out the first customers on a LIVE BAIT TRIP after Lingcod and it was very successful. To let you know what we do we go out and fish at the start of the trip for Sand Dabs (Lingcod candy) and as soon as we get what we need we go after the Lingcod. Lingcod fishing this summer was somewhat pokey but put on the live bait and it was great fishing. Here is a picture from today's trip.

If interested in this new kind of trip we are running give our office a call and make a reservation on our next trip out.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Live bait BIG Lingcod trip


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

09/23/2025

LIVE BAIT TRIPS

We are adding a new trip to our schedule that being a live bait "BIG LINGCOD" trip. It will be a 8-hour trip where after leaving the harbor you will go to the sandy areas at the bottom of the ocean and catch live Sandabs. You will often be catching three at a time and getting what the boat needs to go after the "Lings". The boat will then go to the most favorite Lingcod spots and fish for them. Sanddabs are often labeled "Lingcod candy". If interested give our office a call and get your name on the next scheduled trip.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Too rough to fish today


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

09/22/2025

Today (Monday) the ocean weather was too rough to go fishing. Things look a lot better for tomorrow with a few "iffy" days in the next 6-7 days. Call the Dockside office for the days which look good to go fishing.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Rough ocean day


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

09/22/2025

Today (Monday) the ocean weather was too rough to go fishing. Things look a lot better for tomorrow with a few iffy days in the next 6-7 days. Call the Dockside office for the days which look good to go fishing.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Wolf Eel Day


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

09/21/2025

Bottom fishing was really good today with lots of rockfish limits and even as the picture shows a rare catch Wolf eel. Folks tell us that they are quite tasty. Crabbing was also really good today. Summer leaves us today as tomorrow is the exact date of the autumnal equinox so goodby to a great summer at Dockside Charters.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


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See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Happy fishermen


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

09/21/2025

Good day with limits on the bottom fishing reefs and some real nice Lingcod showed up on the filet tables. Crabbing also remains strong with around nine crabs per the folks who were crabbing.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.



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Lucky lady with her halibut


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Tuna / Fishing Report:

09/19/2025

Salmon is day to day and this morning it ws a slower bite.

Bottom fishing was really good with mostly limits on the trips this morning and one lucky lady caught a beautiful halibut on the trip onboard the Surfrider. Crabbing remains good with 6-10 per person.

Season Info:

*Daily bag limit 3 fish per angler down from 4 on September 18th 2025
*Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish prohibited at all times in all waters
*Canary daily sub-bag rockfish of 1 fish per angler
*Fishing open all depths year around
*Cabezon prohibited until 1 fish sub bag limit beginning July 1st-minimum length 16 inches- Lingcod bag limit 2 fish per angler minimum length 22 inches
*Flatfish bag limit 25 fish per angler
*Longleader fishing offshore outside 40 fathom regulators line-10 fish per angler-some specie restrictions do apply on this fishery do exist so check all ODFW regulations for this fishery.

HALIBUT SEASONS
Inshore May 1st thru August 31st 7 days a week with a 10,000 pound quota.
Offshore Spring season May 1st thru July 31st 7 days a week with a 207,768 pound quota.
Summer season is August 1st thru August 31st with a 59,256 pound quota open 7 days a week


  1. Gift Certificates Available. They are great for the Fishermen on your list!
See our Whale Watching report and Current Tuna / Fishing Reports here. You'll want to keep up on the Tuna season.