Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Pacific Ocean, Oregon fishing report for October 20, 2025. It’s just past sunrise at 7:38 a.m., and the weather’s off to a cool, breezy start. We’ve got a Small Craft Advisory in effect all day, with lingering hazardous seas this morning. Swells are still strong—expect 12 to 15 feet, dropping to 9 to 11 feet by afternoon. Winds will stay light, shifting easterly early and swinging north later. It's safe to say boat anglers should keep a sharp watch and check the marine forecast before heading out. Even so, coastal air temperatures should hit the mid-50s, with patchy clouds and a good chance of dry spells, especially toward sunset at 6:21 p.m.

Tides today for the Nestucca Bay entrance set the rhythm: high tide rolls in at 12:21 p.m. at 7.65 feet, with the next low at 7:13 p.m. down at 0.19 feet. These windows are classic for surf and jetty fishing, especially during the rising and falling tides when fish come closer in to feed according to Tide-Forecast.com.

Offshore action has been hot lately with charter reports showing “awesome morning on the ocean” and “big fish in the mix.” Recent boat counts from Fisherman's Landing and Oregon Fish Reports highlight strong numbers of rockfish and lingcod. Full day trips up and down the North Coast logged over 230 rockfish and a solid showing of lingcod, some pushing past 20 pounds. Halibut and striped bass are popping up as well, particularly outside the north jetties and along sandy stretches like Pacific City and Depot Bay.

Catches from the last few days include:
- Lingcod: up to 23 pounds off deeper reefs and rocky outcroppings
- Rockfish: limits caught daily, mixture of black, blue, and yellowtail
- Halibut: fewer but notable, especially on half-day and full-day charters
- Striped Bass: solid bites at the mouth of the rivers and tidal flats

Best baits and lures: Locals swear by large swimbaits in chartreuse or root beer for lingcod. Metal jigs, especially butterfly style, are gold for deep rockfish drifts. Fresh squid strips and herring chunks reign supreme for halibut. When surf fishing, sand shrimp and clam necks work wonders for striped bass and the occasional keeper perch. If you’re tossing hardware during tidal swings, try a medium-sized Kastmaster or a silver/blue spoon.

On the technique front, bottom fishing is king for boaters—drifts over structure are consistent producers. For surf and jetty anglers, casting during those tide changes brings fish into striking range. Light tackle with fluorocarbon leaders ups your odds in these clear fall waters.

A couple of hot spots to put on your list:
- The Stonewall Banks reef system off Newport, known for big lingcod and steady rockfish numbers
- The Garibaldi North Jetty, which is producing easy limits of rockfish for shorebound casters, with bonus chances at cabezon and greenling
- Neskowin Beach flats and Nestucca River mouth for surf perch and the odd late-run salmon

October is always special on the Oregon Coast—a mix of summer fish still lingering and winter species moving in. With the moon waxing, nocturnal bites are picking up, so don’t overlook dusk and dawn. The strong midday high tide is perfect for planning that big cast or deep drop.

That wraps up today’s report. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe to stay current on the tides, the bite, and all things Oregon angling. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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