nehalem bay Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for nehalem bay in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Sofiawhat a day on may 27th! sunny skies and warm at 18.8°, took the kayak out. caught a couple of nice trout, they were biting on my fly lure! the weather was perfect, felt great to be out there soaking up the sun.
Report #2
👤 Kevinmay 24th was a good day! partly cloudy and temps at 16.7° made for a perfect day on the bay. caught 6 small mouth bass on my new baitcaster. they were hitting hard, had a blast! can't wait for the next trip.
Report #3
👤 Dylanfished on may 22nd, little rain but still managed to catch 2 big crabs! used my traps from last year and they worked like a charm. cool temp of 13.6° but not too windy so it was chill out there. seafood feast coming!
Report #4
👤 Jesson may 13th, bit of a drizzly day but we gave it a shot anyway. caught a nice 5lb halibut! it was super patchy rain but was fun fishing. used some herring as bait, the fish loved it! gonna come back soon.
Report #5
👤 Sammyman, today was rough! may 11th and it was raining like crazy. we ventured out anyway only to catch 1 tiny rockfish lol. the wind was making it harder, not my best day. think we’ll wait for better weather before trying again.
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at nehalem bay are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
🎣 Expert Fishing Tips
Focus on areas where fresh water meets salt water
Use live or fresh bait for best results in bay fishing
Fish around structure like docks, pilings, and oyster beds
Pay attention to tidal movements and wind direction
