Field report from Depoe Bay, Oregon on April 3, 2026 — Water was calm and inviting. Water was cold probably hovering at 50 degrees or slightly cooler.
Date: 2026-04-04
River / Location: Depoe Bay, Oregon
Conditions:
Water was calm and inviting. Water was cold probably hovering at 50 degrees or slightly cooler.
What Worked:
Shrimp flies and artificials on the dropper loop worked well for lingcod and rockfish on the bottom. Don't be afraid to get a little jiggy with it
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.
