As of November 8, 2024, the fishing scene along the Oregon coast is wrapping up for the season, but there are still some opportunities to catch some great fish.

**Weather and Tides:**
Today, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 58 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 45 degrees. The sunrise was at 6:53 AM, and the sunset will be at 4:43 PM. Tides are moderate, with a high tide at 9:15 AM and a low tide at 3:15 PM, which could make for some good fishing conditions around the slack tides.

**Fish Activity:**
Ocean salmon fishing is now closed for the season from Cape Falcon to the Oregon/California border, but there are still some areas open. From Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, the season closed on October 31, so we're past that window.

However, bottomfish and other species are still active. Yesterday, anglers around Depoe Bay and Newport reported good catches of rockfish, including blue, black, and yellowtail rockfish. Lingcod fishing was also decent, with an average catch of about 0.8 fish per angler in Depoe Bay and 1.4 fish per angler in Newport.

**Best Lures and Bait:**
For bottomfish, a jig fished with a twister tail trailer is always a good option. Cabezon and other rockfish can be caught using lures like plastic grubs or metal jigs. For lingcod, using larger lures or bait like squid or octopus can be effective.

**Hot Spots:**
Depoe Bay and Newport are still good spots for bottomfish and lingcod. The jetties in the lower Coos Bay estuary are also productive for rockfish, especially around slack tides.

While the halibut season is now closed for the year, the offshore longleader fishery remains open year-round, allowing anglers to catch a variety of rockfish species outside the 40-fathom regulatory line.

Overall, it's a good time to target bottomfish and lingcod, and with the right gear and knowledge of the tides, you can have a successful day on the water.