2008 Fishing Season
We have included "general information" regarding the 2004 fishing season in our "frequently asked questions". To read more specific information you can download The 2008 Fishing Regulations Guide (pdf) which gives much more detailed information. You can also read the Weekly Updates from the Oregon Fish and Wildlife.

Halibut--The following Halibut scheduled has been set by Oregon Fish & Wildlife:

May ----------TBA
June ----------TBA

Depending on quota the following are tentative:
TBA

**We will update this information as it becomes available or you can call the ORFWL hotline at 1-800-662-9825.

Salmon--TBA

Tuna--Tuna fishing generally starts around July and goes through September. Fishing is dependent on the water temperature. It must be between 59-62 degrees.

Changes in the 2008 regulations

Marine Zone

Shellfish:

Razor claming is open from the Columbia River at Astoria to Tillamook Head and from the North Spit of the Umpqua River to Coos Head at Charleston (includes inside the bays). All other areas are closed due to the presence of domoic acid. All other claming and mussel harvesting remain open. For additional information please visit the Oregon Department of Agriculture website at http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/FSD/shellfish_status.shtml or call their shellfish hotline at 503-986-4728 or 1-800-448-2474.