Yaquina Bay Charters

Go bottom fish off the coast of Newport, Oregon! Some also call it “rock fishing”. This trip is near shore and uses light tackle. This is a great trip for anyone new to fishing and for those who have fished their whole lives. Book online today!

Go bottom fish off the coast of Newport, Oregon! With Yaquina Bay Charters, we’ll take you to some of the best offshore underwater reefs and ground structures where you’ll find Sea Bass, Sea Trout, Cabezon, Kelp Greenling, and the much sought after Lingcod. This trip is in deep water approximately 10-15 miles from shore. Many anglers prefer to take this trip in the late spring through summer and into fall when the deep water holds the best chance for snagging the prized Lingcod. The standard rockfish bag limit applies: 2025 Jan 1-June 30: 4 rockfish and 2 lingcod. July 1-Dec 31: 5 rockfish and 2 lingcod.

The long leader fishery was developed as an option to fish for species of rockfish that we don’t normally access on traditional bottom fishing trips. This style of fishing requires a 30 ft. leader with a non-compressible float. We target shelf rockfish species including Yellow Tail, Widow Rock Fish, Canary, Bocaccio and Silver Grey’s and more. The bag limit is 10 rockfish per person. No lingcod can be retained on this trip.

Treat yourself to a coho salmon fishing charter trip leaving from Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon! We’ll take you to some of the best known places to catch a coho salmon and spend the other half of the day catching rockfish. Book your salmon fishing trip in Oregon online!

This halibut fishing trip is about 20 to 30 miles offshore in deep water and includes crabbing. Oregon halibut is a delicacy found all around the Newport area. Come catch some for yourself by booking online!

Treat yourself to a coho salmon fishing charter trip and explore some of the best known places to catch a coho salmon such as the rock pile, which is 11 miles off of South Beach. Book your Oregon salmon fishing charter online today!

Take a trip with us for an exciting time crab fishing in Newport, OR. You will pick up crab pots that have been dropped earlier in the day, and head back to the crab cooker. Crab cleaning and cooking is available for a small fee.

Take a Tuna fishing trip with Yaquina Bay Charters! The tuna arrive on the Oregon coast off Newport when water temperatures warm up in the summer months, typically July-September. Our charters limit the boat to 10 fishermen to ensure everyone is comfortable and gets full fishing time.

Get ready for a fight as we chase down the feisty Albacore tuna! Typically schools of tuna arrive near Newport when water temperatures warm in the summer, typically July-September. Our 12 hour trips travel up to 50 miles and the Rippin’ Lips II is a six pack boat that fishes a maximum of 5 to have enough room for an ample catch, ice, gear, and a premium experience.

Venture out for a half or full day of hunting flatfish including Sand Dabs, Petrale Sole, Arrowtooth Flounder, and potentially California Halibut. These fish are easy to reel in, making the trip a great choice for beginners and kids, and experienced fishermen love them too because they taste absolutely delicious.

Embark on an exciting 12-hour deep-sea fishing adventure targeting the esteemed black cod, also known as sablefish. Limited to 12 experienced anglers, this expedition ventures 30 to 40 miles offshore into waters deeper than 700 feet, the prime habitat for these formidable fish. Renowned for their strength and tenacity, black cod offer a challenging and rewarding experience for seasoned fishermen.​