Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) Fishing
A coastal estuary in Coos County, about 1,329 acres of tidal habitat.
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Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) summed up before the tide turns
Close to 538 hectares of tidal wetland and open water, about 1,329 acres, make up Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) in Coos County. PMEP classes it as riverine estuary. Offshore it opens onto the Central Oregon Coast Subarea. The closest town is Lakeside, around 1 mile away.
OSMB maps 9 launch sites for it.
Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership estuary extent (PMEP), read November 2, 2026. Census 2023 places.
Boat ramps on Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
- 6th Street Ramp on Tenmile LakeTenmile Creek; 1 lane, trailered launch; Coos County
- 8th Street Ramp on Tenmile LakeTenmile Creek; 1 lane, trailered launch; parking; Coos County
- La Playa boat ramp on Tenmile LakeTenmile Lakes (South); 1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Private
- North Lake Resort and Marina on North Tenmile LakeTenmile Lakes (North); 1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, fuel, marina, life jacket loaner station; Private
- Osprey Point Resort Marina on Tenmile LakeTenmile Lakes (South); 1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee, short-term tie-up, pumpout; Private
- Ringos Lakeside Marina on Tenmile LakeTenmile Lakes (South); hand carry launch; parking, restrooms, short-term tie-up, fuel, marina; Private
- Spinreel Campground boat ramp on Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)Tenmile Creek; trailered launch; parking, restrooms; U.S. Forest Service
- Sunlake Marina on North Tenmile LakeTenmile Lakes (North); 1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee, short-term tie-up, fuel; Private
- Tenmile Lake ParkTenmile Lakes (South); 4 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee, short-term tie-up, marina; Coos County; OSMB note: Tenmile County Ramp center boat ramp lanes have a large hole at the end of the boat …
Slips and tie-ups on Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
- Coos Bay Yacht Clubmarina (Oregon Certified Clean Marina), Coos Bay
- North Lake Resort and Marina
- Osprey Point Resort Marina
- Sunlake Marina
- Ringos Lakeside Marina
- Tenmile Lake Park
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.
Parts of Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) on the map
- Carlson Armbay
- Coleman Armbay
- Devore Armbay
- Lindros Armbay
- School Land Baybay
- Shutter Armbay
- Templeton Armbay
- Big Creek Armbay
These names come from the USGS GNIS list for features inside the Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) extent.
USGS GNIS domestic names inside the PMEP estuary extent, read November 2, 2026.
Tide stations around Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
- Umpqua River Entrance, Half Moon BayNOAA tide predictions
Plan any trip on Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) around the tide predictions.
NOAA CO-OPS stations and tide predictions, read November 2, 2026.
Saltwater rules at Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
| 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 Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
| 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 Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) 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 Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County), 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 Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County), side by side
| Bay or estuary | Distance | Acres (PMEP) | OSMB launches | Shore sites | Marinas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) | 1,329 | 9 | 0 | 6 | |
| Winchester Bay and the Umpqua estuary | 10 miles northeast | 12,418 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| Coos Bay | 12 miles southwest | 20,566 | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| Sunset Bay | 19 miles southwest | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Fourmile Creek estuary | 41 miles south | 82 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Port Orford Head | 59 miles south | 141 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
PMEP extents, OSMB launches, DLCD and ODFW shore sites, Clean Marina list; read November 2, 2026.
Lakes, rivers and towns inland from Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
Rivers worth fishing once the Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) is done
- West Fork Millicoma River12 miles
- Millicoma River14 miles
- South Fork Coos River14 miles
- Coos River14 miles
Lakes for a second day near Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
- North Tenmile Lake2 miles northeast
- Eel Lake2 miles north
- Tenmile Lake3 miles southeast
- Saunders Lake4 miles southwest
Picking up tackle for Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
- Ringo's Lakeside Marinabait and tackle shop, Lakeside, under a mile
- La Playa Marina & Resortmarina, Lakeside, under a mile
- Salmon Harbor Tacklebait and tackle shop, Reedsport, 8 miles
- Reedsport Outdoor Storebait and tackle shop, Reedsport, 9 miles
- Turman Tacklebait and tackle shop, Reedsport, 10 miles
- Bi-Mart (North Bend)sporting goods store, North Bend, 13 miles
Booking a fishing guide for Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
- 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 Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
- Lakeside1 mile
- Reedsport9 miles
- North Bend12 miles
The counties around Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)
- Coos Countyseat: Coquille
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What gets asked about Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) first
What town is nearest Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)?
Its county is Coos County, about 1 mile from Lakeside.
How large is the estuary at Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)?
Near 1,329 acres, per PMEP.
Where does OSMB map a launch on Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)?
9 launch sites on the OSMB layer, including 6th Street Ramp on Tenmile Lake.
Are there clam beds at Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)?
No ODFW shellfish guide covers it by name. Diggers 12 and older need a shellfish license.
Does ODFW set a size limit at Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)?
Razor Clams: First 15 dug (no sorting or releasing).
What does an Oregon license cost for Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County) 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 Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)?
No listed shore access.
Who sells Oregon bait near Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)?
The nearest listed counter is Ringo's Lakeside Marina, under a mile away.
Where do I check tides for Tenmile Creek estuary (Coos County)?
The tides band links Umpqua River Entrance, Half Moon Bay.
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