Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share with you the latest fishing report for the Pacific Ocean around Oregon, specifically focusing on the areas around Brookings and other key spots.
As of today, February 14, 2025, the weather has been quite choppy and windy, but there have been some windows of nice weather that have allowed charter boats to venture offshore. The recent storms have kept the ocean rough, but when the weather calms down, the fishing has been nothing short of spectacular.
### Tidal Report
We're not in the peak King Tide period right now, but it's worth noting that the next King Tides will occur from February 8-10, 2025. However, for today, the tides are relatively normal, with the sunrise at around 7:20 AM and sunset at about 5:20 PM.
### Weather
The ocean has been choppy with big swells, but there have been brief periods of calm weather. This week, the winds have died down a bit, giving anglers a better shot at lingcod and rockfish.
### Fish Activity
The fish activity has been quite robust despite the challenging weather conditions. Lingcod and rockfish have been biting well between the winter storms. Recently, charter boats out of Brookings have reported steady action with a wide assortment of fish, including limits of quality rockfish and good catches of lingcod. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has also increased the bag limit for rockfish to seven per day, up from five, which has been a hit with charter customers[1][5].
### Types and Amounts of Fish Caught
Lingcod and rockfish are the stars of the show right now. Anglers have been catching up to two lingcod per day, with a minimum size limit of 22 inches. For rockfish, the bag limit is now seven per day, and there's been a good mix of black, deacon, China, copper, and canary rockfish. Crabbing has also been good, especially when checking crab pots on the way back to shore[1][5].
### Best Lures and Bait
For targeting lingcod and rockfish, natural baits like squid, anchovies, and herring are highly effective. However, artificial lures also have their place. Spinners and jigs that mimic small fish or squid can be very attractive to these species. For rockfish, using lures that dive to the bottom or mid-water can be particularly successful. If you're looking to catch crab, baiting your pots with squid or fish guts is a good strategy[1][3][4].
### Hot Spots
Brookings remains one of the top spots for fishing right now. The calm ocean conditions last week allowed anglers to get out and land an average of about three rockfish per angler, with lingcod catches also picking up. Another hot spot is Depoe Bay, where anglers have been catching a good mix of rockfish and lingcod. Newport and Charleston are also worth considering, as they have seen decent fishing conditions with good catches of both rockfish and lingcod[5].
In summary, despite the challenging weather, the fishing in and around the Pacific Ocean off Oregon's coast has been excellent. With the right lures and bait, and a bit of luck with the weather, you can expect a productive and enjoyable fishing trip. So gear up, and let's get out there and catch some fish
