Field report from Depoe Bay on April 9, 2026 — Ocean was blue and beautiful. The boat ride was a little rough on the way out but much better on the ride in. Wateremperature was probably 52 degrees, and weather was sunny and pleasant.
Date: 2026-04-10
River / Location: Depoe Bay
Conditions:
Ocean was blue and beautiful. The boat ride was a little rough on the way out but much better on the ride in. Wateremperature was probably 52 degrees, and weather was sunny and pleasant.
What Worked:
Shrimp flies tied on the upper loop of a dropper loop setup. Optional: you can add a soft plastic bait for lingcod on the bottom loop.
Born in Portland and raised in McMinnville, Oregon, Allan has been fishing for most of his life — from the rivers of the Willamette Valley to the Oregon coast, Cabo San Lucas, and the California Pacific. His oldest brother Steven runs a sports fishing business in Oregon. This blog is his way of sharing what he's learned.
