Fishing is unparalleled here. Winchester Bay, OR is the largest recreational salmon port on the Oregon Coast. Salmon (such as Chinook & Coho), tuna, halibut, shark, sturgeon, striped & small mouth bass, steelhead, shad perch, squid, rockfish, stripers and more are yours for the taking. Salmon Harbor at Winchester Bay is one of the largest sport-boat marinas on the Oregon Coast. Year-round choose from 6 Fishing Charter offices a minute walk from your apt. or bring your own boat and launch it just steps from your door. Try your hand at surf or jetty fishing too. FRESHWATER lake fishing abounds locally.
CRAB FOR FRESH DUNGENESS CRAB. Our crabbing season is open all year and you can crab off the docks or by boat in the bay. You can rent crab traps right outside your door.
Mud flats offer excellent CLAM DIGGING and RAZOR CLAMS can be found on the beaches. TOUR the Umpqua Aquaculture Oyster Farm and enjoy fresh oysters on the half-shell or and take some home or order them cooked just the way you love them at any of the local restaurants.
47 ACRES OF OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATIONAL AREA