Every Boat Ramp on Yaquina Bay

About Yaquina Bay

Yaquina Bay is the crown jewel of the central Oregon coast fishing scene, situated in the vibrant port city of Newport in Lincoln County. With 20 miles of shoreline and depths reaching 25 feet, this well-protected bay serves as home port to one of the largest sport fishing charter fleets in Oregon, offering anglers easy access to both excellent bay fishing and world-class offshore waters. Newport is also home to the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Center, making it a premier destination where fishing and marine education go hand in hand.

Dungeness Crab fishing is a signature Yaquina Bay experience, with recreational crabbers pulling pots from docks, boats, and the bay's public crabbing pier throughout the season. Chinook Salmon run through the bay from late summer into fall, and the offshore fishery for Chinook, Lingcod, Rockfish, and Halibut is among the most productive on the entire Oregon coast. Surfperch provide excellent shore fishing along the nearby beaches and jetties, making Yaquina Bay a destination where every type of angler can find success.

The Port of Newport provides outstanding boat launch facilities, including the South Beach Marina and the Bayfront commercial port area, with ample parking and year-round access. Charter boats depart daily from the Bayfront for offshore trips targeting Halibut, Lingcod, and salmon. Whether you are pulling crab from the dock on a foggy morning, riding a charter boat through the Yaquina Bay bar to chase Halibut, or casting for Surfperch from the jetty, Newport and Yaquina Bay deliver an unforgettable Oregon coast fishing adventure.

Nearest towns: Newport, Toledo