Discover the Best Places for Fishing on the Southern Oregon Coast, and Prepare for an Unforgettable Adventure!

The Southern Oregon Coast is a treasure trove for fishing enthusiasts. Featuring a diverse range of fish species, breathtaking scenery, and serene coastal towns, this region provides anglers with a memorable fishing experience. If you’re planning your next fishing adventure, look no further than the Southern Oregon Coast. Here are some of the best places for fishing on the Southern Oregon Coast.

Gold Beach

Gold Beach, situated at the mouth of the Rogue River, offers excellent fishing opportunities. Renowned for its salmon and steelhead runs, Gold Beach is a favorite destination for anglers looking to reel in the big one. Here, you can try your luck at catching Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and steelhead. The Rogue River is also home to a variety of other fish species, including cutthroat trout and green sturgeon.

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Brookings Harbor

Brookings Harbor is a popular fishing destination for both locals and tourists alike. Known as the “Gateway to the Pacific,” this busy harbor offers easy access to the ocean for offshore fishing adventures. Anglers can target a variety of species, such as Chinook and coho salmon, halibut, and rockfish. Don’t forget to try your hand at bottom fishing for lingcod, cabezon, and other species. For those who prefer to fish from the shore, Brookings Harbor provides opportunities to catch surfperch, striped bass, and more.

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Port Orford

Port Orford is a picturesque fishing village on the Southern Oregon Coast, famous for its unique “dolly dock,” where boats are hoisted in and out of the water by cranes. This location offers fantastic opportunities for anglers targeting bottom dwelling fish like rockfish, lingcod, and greenling. The nearby Elk and Sixes Rivers are also prime spots for salmon and steelhead fishing, with healthy runs happening throughout the year.

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Coos Bay

Coos Bay is the largest city on the Southern Oregon Coast and offers a wide range of fishing opportunities. The bay itself provides ample opportunities for crabbing, clamming, and shore fishing for species like perch, flounder, and striped bass. The nearby Coos River and South Slough estuary offer excellent opportunities for salmon, steelhead, and trout fishing. If you’re looking to venture offshore, charter boats in the area can take you to productive fishing grounds for halibut, tuna, and various rockfish species.

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Bandon

Bandon, located along the Coquille River, is known for its iconic lighthouse and stunning coastline. Anglers visiting Bandon can enjoy fishing for salmon, steelhead, and striped bass in the Coquille River, while nearby offshore reefs offer excellent opportunities for bottom fishing. Bandon is also famous for its world class golf courses, making it an ideal destination for a combined fishing and golfing getaway.

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