As of October 17, 2024, the fishing scene along the Oregon coast is shaping up to be quite promising, despite some challenging weather conditions.

### Tidal and Weather Report
Today, the tides are moderate, with a high tide at around 9:30 AM and a low tide at 3:30 PM. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a light breeze, making it a decent day to be out on the water. Sunrise is at 7:33 AM, and sunset will be at 6:04 PM.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a mix of fish activity, particularly in the marine zones. Ocean salmon fishing remains open shoreward of the 40-fathom line from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, with anglers targeting Chinook salmon. The catch rate has been moderate, with an average of about 0.35 salmon per angler, though this can vary by location.

In the bays and estuaries, coho salmon are starting to show up in better numbers. For example, in Tillamook Bay, coho fishing is improving, with some catches reported, especially around the Trask River where there has been a hatchery coho release.

### Types and Amounts of Fish Caught
Yesterday, anglers caught a variety of fish. In the ocean, Chinook salmon were the main target, though the catch rates were not spectacular. Inshore, coho salmon were more active, especially in areas like Tillamook Bay and the Siletz River. Bottomfish, including rockfish and lingcod, were also caught in good numbers, particularly around Depoe Bay and Newport.

### Best Lures and Bait
For salmon, especially Chinook, using herring or anchovies as bait is highly effective. In the bays, spinners and spoons can work well for coho. For bottomfish, jigs tipped with squid or shrimp are often successful.

### Hot Spots
- **Tillamook Bay**: This area is seeing an increase in coho activity, especially around the Trask River where hatchery coho have been released.
- **Depoe Bay**: Known for its good bottomfish catches, including rockfish and lingcod. The area has been producing a good mix of black, deacon, China, and yellowtail rockfish.
- **Siletz River**: Fall Chinook fishing here has been fair to good, and wild coho retention is open until November 15. Focus efforts in tidewater until significant rainfall occurs.

Overall, it's a good time to get out on the water, especially if you're targeting coho or bottomfish. Just keep an eye on the weather and tidal conditions to maximize your chances.