Depoe Bay Fishing
A coastal bay in Lincoln County, about 12 acres of tidal habitat.
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Depoe Bay for a first saltwater trip in Oregon
About 12 acres (5 hectares) of estuary carry the name Depoe Bay in Lincoln County, per PMEP. PMEP lists it as riverine estuary. The Central Oregon Coast Subarea covers the ocean beyond it. From the estuary point it is under a mile to Depoe Bay.
1 launch site put boats on it. For fishing on foot there are 3 dock, pier or jetty sites. 1 marine reserve or protected area lie within 10 miles.
Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership estuary extent (PMEP), read November 2, 2026. Census 2023 places.
Getting afloat on Depoe Bay
- Depoe Bay HarborDepoe Bay; 2 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee, short-term tie-up, fuel; City of Depoe Bay
Piers, docks and jetties at Depoe Bay
- Depoe Bay City Parkfishing pier, Owner
- Boiler Bay State Park on Depoe Bayjetty
- Rocky Creek State Park on Depoe Bayjetty
Marinas that serve Depoe Bay
- Depoe Bay Harbormarina (Oregon Certified Clean Marina), Depoe Bay, 541-765-2361
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it. Oregon Coastal Management Program (DLCD) Shoreline Access Inventory (layer) and the ODFW shore access map, read November 2, 2026.
Bays and channels inside Depoe Bay
- Depoe Baybay
USGS GNIS supplies these feature names within Depoe Bay.
USGS GNIS domestic names inside the PMEP estuary extent, read November 2, 2026.
Tide predictions for Depoe Bay
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval; station page for live data.
- Depoe BayNOAA tide predictions
- Kernville, Siletz RiverNOAA tide predictions
- Chinook Bend, Siletz RiverNOAA tide predictions
- Taft, Siletz BayNOAA tide predictions
Bar crossings and clam tides at Depoe Bay both hinge on these stations.
NOAA CO-OPS stations and tide predictions, read November 2, 2026.
Marine Zone limits for Depoe Bay
| Species | Daily limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|
| General Marine Species: Rockfish ("sea bass", "snapper"), Greenling (“. | Bag limits are set after this book is printed. Check current regulations before fishing on the Sport Bottomfish Seasons page. Retention of yelloweye and quillback rockfishes is prohibited. | Waters are open 24 hours per day. The offshore long-leader fishery is limited to fishing seaward of the 40-fathom regulatory line. |
| Lingcod (including green-colored lingcod) | 3 fish. | Waters are open 24 hours per day. The offshore long-leader fishery is limited to fishing seaward of the 40-fathom regulatory line. |
| Sablefish (black cod) | 10 fish. | Waters are open 24 hours per day. The offshore long-leader fishery is limited to fishing seaward of the 40-fathom regulatory line. |
| Flatfish (flounders, soles, sanddabs, turbots, and halibuts except Pac. | 25 fish in aggregate. | Waters are open 24 hours per day. The offshore long-leader fishery is limited to fishing seaward of the 40-fathom regulatory line. |
| Surfperch (includes all marine perch species) | 15 fish in aggregate. | Waters open all year, 24 hours per day, unless noted under Management Designations for Marine Areas. |
| Herring, Anchovy, Sardine, Topsmelt, Jacksmelt, and true smelts | 25 pounds in aggregate. | Waters open all year, 24 hours per day, unless noted under Management Designations for Marine Areas. |
| Offshore Pelagic Species: Includes all tuna and mackerel species, swor. | 25 fish in aggregate. White shark, basking shark, mega-mouth shark, and oceanic whitetip shark are prohibited and must be immediately released unharmed. | Waters open all year, 24 hours per day, unless noted under Management Designations for Marine Areas. |
| Striped Bass and/or Hybrid Bass | No limit | Waters open all year, 24 hours per day, unless noted under Management Designations for Marine Areas. |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only. | Open all year. |
| Salmon and Steelhead | Ocean salmon and steelhead seasons and restrictions are set each April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. Regulations are published each May and are available from license agents. | Ocean salmon and steelhead seasons and restrictions are set each April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. |
| Pacific Halibut | May be taken by angling with a single line, no more than 2 hooks; and by spear. Pacific halibut seasons are managed and enforced based on port of landing. | May be taken by angling with a single line, no more than 2 hooks; and by spear. Pacific halibut seasons are managed and enforced based on port of landing. |
| Razor Clams | First 15 dug (no sorting or releasing). | Waters open all year, 24 hours per day Exceptions: Razor clams are closed Jul 15 to Sep 30 north of Tillamook Head (Clatsop County) Shellfish harvests may be cl. |
Ocean seasons for Depoe Bay
| Fishery and area | Season | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| crab, Bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers and jetties | Open for crabbing all year, 24 hours per day. | Dungeness crab 12 (males only); 5-3/4" minimum size |
Ocean seasons as published by ODFW (myodfw.com, myodfw.com, dfw.state.or.us, eregulations.com), read November 2, 2026; ODFW changes ocean seasons in season.
At Depoe Bay the Marine Zone table applies to bay fish, crab and clams.
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; ocean fishing from boats, beaches and jetties now also needs the Ocean Endorsement ($9 annual) unless you fish only for salmon or steelhead.
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (Marine Zone page), read November 2, 2026.
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Ocean salmon, halibut and bottomfish seasons off Depoe Bay follow the Central Oregon Coast Subarea: Spring All-Depth Season: May 1 through July 31, seven days per week, or until the quota is caught.
No-take and limited-take areas by Depoe Bay
- Otter Rock Marine Reserve AreaNo extractive activities allowed., 1.16 sq mi
ODFW Marine Reserve and Marine Protected Area Boundaries (layer), read November 2, 2026; full rules on oregonmarinereserves.com.
Where Depoe Bay ranks among close bays
| Bay or estuary | Distance | Acres (PMEP) | OSMB launches | Shore sites | Marinas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depoe Bay | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Siletz Bay | 7 miles northeast | 2,711 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Little Creek estuary | 10 miles south | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Salmon River estuary | 16 miles north | 882 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaquina Bay | 17 miles south | 6,649 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| Beaver Creek estuary | 20 miles south | 240 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
PMEP extents, OSMB launches, DLCD and ODFW shore sites, Clean Marina list; read November 2, 2026.
Country behind Depoe Bay for a second day
Further current close to the Depoe Bay
- Siletz River7 miles
- Yaquina River14 miles
- Little Nestucca River25 miles
- Nestucca River26 miles
Lakes in the same part of Oregon as Depoe Bay
- Newport Reservoir11 miles south
- Olalla Reservoir11 miles southeast
- Devils Lake (Lincoln County)12 miles north
- Eckman Lake27 miles south
Where to buy bait on the way to Depoe Bay
- Sunset Landingbait and tackle shop, Lincoln City, 8 miles
- Bi-Mart (Lincoln City)sporting goods store, Lincoln City, 11 miles
- Carver Inc Port Dock 5marina, Newport, 12 miles
- Harry's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Newport, 12 miles
- Sawyer's Landing Marina & RVmarina, Newport, 14 miles
- Port of Newportmarina, Toledo, 16 miles
Hiring a guide for Depoe Bay
- Blue Max Inccharter, Depoe Bay
- Brand X Charters LLCcharter, Newport
- Captain's Reel Deep Sea Fishing Chartercharter, Newport, (541) 265-7441
- Craig A Calkinscharter, Depoe Bay
- Depoe Bay Fishing & Whale Watching Inccharter, Depoe Bay
- Dockside Charterscharter, Depoe Bay, (541) 765-2545
- Enterprise Marine LLCcharter, Newport
- Gracie K LLCcharter, Newport
Base towns for a trip to Depoe Bay
- Depoe Bayunder a mile
- Siletz9 miles
- Lincoln City12 miles
Which Oregon counties Depoe Bay reaches
- Lincoln Countyseat: Newport
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Photographs from the shoreline near Depoe Bay
Photo: Bureau of Land Management, CC BY 2.0
Photo: alans1948, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington, CC BY 2.0
Questions Oregon anglers bring to Depoe Bay
Which part of Oregon has Depoe Bay?
Search Lincoln County, under a mile from Depoe Bay on the map.
How many acres of estuary is Depoe Bay?
PMEP maps about 5 hectares, near 12 acres.
How many OSMB launches reach Depoe Bay?
Use Depoe Bay Harbor or another of 1 launch site.
Is Depoe Bay good for crabbing?
Shellfish rules apply, but ODFW has no guide page for it. The shellfish license is separate from angling.
What are the limits at Depoe Bay?
Razor Clams: First 15 dug (no sorting or releasing).
Which Oregon license and endorsement do I need at Depoe Bay?
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; ocean fishing from boats, beaches and jetties now also needs the Ocean Endorsement ($9 annual) unless you fish only for salmon or steelhead.
Is there a fishing pier at Depoe Bay?
Try Depoe Bay City Park, one of 3 shore sites.
Which Oregon shop is handy for Depoe Bay?
Sunset Landing, roughly 8 miles away, heads our shop list.
Is there a tide table for Depoe Bay?
Check Depoe Bay in the tides band.
Which protected areas sit near Depoe Bay?
Otter Rock Marine Reserve Area are close; check what take is allowed.
Put Depoe Bay on the coast list
Fees, tags and zone limits sit together on one page.