Spring Chinook fishing in Tillamook Bay remains surprisingly fair to good. Usually, the bay starts winding down by this time of year as most fish have moved into the rivers, but there are still fair numbers of fish in the bay, including some very fresh Chinook, and there have been some good bites the last couple of weeks. Trolling spinners or herring are the go-to techniques in that area, but bobber fishing, back bouncing, or anchoring with plugs can all be effective as well.

Trout season opened in the rivers and bays on May 22nd. Sea-run cutthroat trout fishing in the bay and tidewaters is usually pretty good in July. Fishing seems a little slower than the past couple years, but there are some around.

Fishing for rockfish and kelp greening should still be decent near the mouth of the bay (by boat or off the North Jetty). Ling cod fishing will start slowing down inside the bay as the summer goes on, but there is still a chance. Surf perch fishing also slows down in the bay and anglers will find better success on the beaches during the summer.