Fourmile Creek estuary Fishing
A coastal estuary in Coos County, about 82 acres of tidal habitat.
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Fourmile Creek estuary summed up before the tide turns
Close to 33 hectares of tidal wetland and open water, about 82 acres, make up Fourmile Creek estuary in Coos County. PMEP classes it as riverine estuary. Offshore it opens onto the Central Oregon Coast Subarea. The closest town is Bandon, around 7 miles away.
OSMB maps 1 launch site for it.
Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership estuary extent (PMEP), read November 2, 2026. Census 2023 places.
Boat ramps on Fourmile Creek estuary
- Four Mile Creek launch on New RiverNew River; 1 lane, hand carry launch; parking, hand launch; Bureau of Land Management
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.
Tide stations around Fourmile Creek estuary
- Bandon, Coquille RiverNOAA tide predictions
Plan any trip on Fourmile Creek estuary around the tide predictions.
NOAA CO-OPS stations and tide predictions, read November 2, 2026.
Saltwater rules at Fourmile Creek estuary
| 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. |
Season dates for Fourmile Creek estuary
| 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.
Crab, clams and bay fish at Fourmile Creek estuary are governed by the Marine Zone.
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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For the ocean past Fourmile Creek estuary, read the Central Oregon Coast Subarea page; halibut note: Spring All-Depth Season: May 1 through July 31, seven days per week, or until the quota is caught.
Bays and estuaries near Fourmile Creek estuary, side by side
| Bay or estuary | Distance | Acres (PMEP) | OSMB launches | Shore sites | Marinas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourmile Creek estuary | 82 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Port Orford Head | 18 miles south | 141 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunset Bay | 22 miles north | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Coos Bay | 29 miles north | 20,566 | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| Euchre Creek estuary | 31 miles south | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) | 41 miles north | 1,329 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
PMEP extents, OSMB launches, DLCD and ODFW shore sites, Clean Marina list; read November 2, 2026.
Lakes, rivers and towns inland from Fourmile Creek estuary
Rivers worth fishing once the Fourmile Creek estuary is done
- New Riverunder a mile
- Coquille River8 miles
- Sixes River12 miles
- Elk River15 miles
Lakes for a second day near Fourmile Creek estuary
- Bradley Lake4 miles north
- Floras Lake8 miles south
- Johnson Log Storage and Storing Reservoir16 miles northeast
- Garrison Lake18 miles south
Picking up tackle for Fourmile Creek estuary
- Bandon Baitbait and tackle shop, Bandon
- Bite's on Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Coos Bay
- Charleston Marina Complexmarina, Coos Bay
- Y Marina, 1307 Newmark Avemarina, Coos Bay
- La Playa Marina & Resortmarina, Lakeside
- Ringo's Lakeside Marinabait and tackle shop, Lakeside
Booking a fishing guide for Fourmile Creek estuary
- Betty Kay Charterscharter, Coos Bay, (541) 888-9021
- Pacific Charter Servicescharter, Coos Bay, (541) 378-3040
- Prowler Charterscharter, Bandon, (541) 347-1901
Towns that work as a base for Fourmile Creek estuary
- Bandon7 miles
- Myrtle Point17 miles
- Coquille18 miles
The counties around Fourmile Creek estuary
- Coos Countyseat: Coquille
Rods, reels and braid from Piscifun for Fourmile Creek estuary
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Picture key to the fish of Fourmile Creek estuary
Photo: Ed Bierman, CC BY 2.0
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, CC BY 2.0
What gets asked about Fourmile Creek estuary first
What town is nearest Fourmile Creek estuary?
Its county is Coos County, about 7 miles from Bandon.
How large is the estuary at Fourmile Creek estuary?
Near 82 acres, per PMEP.
Where does OSMB map a launch on Fourmile Creek estuary?
1 launch site on the OSMB layer, including Four Mile Creek launch on New River.
Are there clam beds at Fourmile Creek estuary?
No ODFW shellfish guide covers it by name. Diggers 12 and older need a shellfish license.
Does ODFW set a size limit at Fourmile Creek estuary?
Razor Clams: First 15 dug (no sorting or releasing).
What does an Oregon license cost for Fourmile Creek estuary in 2026?
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 jetty at Fourmile Creek estuary?
No listed shore access.
Who sells Oregon bait near Fourmile Creek estuary?
The nearest listed counter is Bandon Bait in the same county.
Where do I check tides for Fourmile Creek estuary?
The tides band links Bandon, Coquille River.
Take Highway 101 to Fourmile Creek estuary
Every Oregon fee and bag limit is one click away.