UTERAlbacore fishing in Oregon Coast
In Oregon Coast, albacore peak July–September and are around June–October, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. July: The run is on — troll clones and cedar plugs on the 60°F+ blue-water break, then the live-bait stop.
Last fish into early October.
Albacore in Oregon Coast, month by month
- JanuaryNot here
- FebruaryNot here
- MarchNot here
- AprilNot here
- MayNot here
- JuneArrivingAlbacore usually arrive off Oregon late June or early July — ODFW says most are caught 20–50 nm offshore.
- JulyPeakThe run is on — troll clones and cedar plugs on the 60°F+ blue-water break, then the live-bait stop.
- AugustPeakPeak out of Newport, Charleston, Garibaldi and Brookings.
- SeptemberPeakStrong through late September in most years.
- OctoberLeavingLast fish into early October.
- NovemberNot here
- DecemberNot here
Where to fish albacore near Brookings, Coos Bay, Newport
Three hundred miles of headlands, jetties and drowned river bays — Chetco, Rogue, Coos, Umpqua, Siuslaw, Alsea, Yaquina, Siletz, Nestucca, Tillamook — with Heceta and Stonewall Banks offshore and the Columbia's mouth at the top.
What to use for albacore
- SquidStrips on a bottom rig for snapper, grunts and porgies; whole on a deep-drop rig.
- Sand eelsFree-lined or on a light jig head for stripers, fluke and bluefish; strips teased on a fluke rig.
- Leader40–60 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook4/0–8/0
- Braid50–100 lb
Feeds in 60–72°F water, best at 62–68°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch albacore in Oregon Coast?
Peak season is July–September. Albacore are in Oregon Coast June–October. July: The run is on — troll clones and cedar plugs on the 60°F+ blue-water break, then the live-bait stop.
Where do albacore hold in Oregon Coast?
Look on ledge / hard bottom — around Brookings, Coos Bay, Newport, Depoe Bay, Garibaldi, Astoria.
What is the best bait for albacore in Oregon Coast?
Live bait: squid, sand eels. Squid: Strips on a bottom rig for snapper, grunts and porgies; whole on a deep-drop rig. Tackle: leader 40–60 lb fluorocarbon, hook 4/0–8/0, braid 50–100 lb.
What are the rules for albacore in Oregon Coast?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and change — read the current rule at https://myodfw.com/fishing/marine-zone before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://myodfw.com/fishing/licensing-info.
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