OPCA Fall Beach Fishing Info
Friday, Sept 16, 2022
Yaquina Bay Charters, 2128 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365.
Registration: The Boat has 11 people registered as of Aug 8. Not to exceed 16.
Arrive: 6:30 am (a bit earlier if you need to buy a fishing license or fill out the waiver). The boat leaves as soon as everyone arrives and gets checked in 7:00 am and returns around noon. Check in at the Newport Marina Store. Park in the CHARTER parking row. If that is full please park anywhere that is NOT long term parking. Our boats are located on G DOCK. Come into the office to pick up your parking pass from Jack or Rachel.
Fishing target: Bottom Fish. Also, we will put out 8-10 crab pots.
Licenses: Have a fishing license with salmon tag or buy one on the dock. Also, 8 of you will need shellfish licenses. Suggest purchasing one day licenses the day before your trip to avoid crowding in the office. You can purchase licenses at the ODFW website or on their smartphone app MYODFW. You can also purchase them from any Walmart, Bi-Mart or Fred Meyer in Oregon.
Biggest Fish Contest: Win a prize for catching the biggest fish (and smallest).
What to bring:
Mask/Face covering is required on the boat & in the office.
Lunch
Drinks
Warm clothes/rain gear
Closed toed shoes
Cash for fillet services
Cooler to take your catch home with you
Fishing and shellfish license
You are welcome to bring a small to medium sized cooler for food and drinks
Please do not bring:
Glass bottles
Sun flower seeds
Hard alcohol
Drugs (including marijuana).