Better sit down for this one

We have a fishing report for you

After weeks of bad weather and it might have been months we got out fishing twice this weekend. Once yesterday Saturday and then once again today. We are on a streak. Maybe old man winter is a little scared because he sees spring down the road a bit. Anyhow enough of the sarcasm and on to the report.

The fishing was scratchy but because we are who we are and provide the best captains they worked at it and found the fish on both days. It was a particularly good Lingcod catch both days from what the report indicated. Nice oceans both days even though on Saturday it roughed up a little bit on the way back but that happens this time of year. If you folks out there do not know this is a great time for inshore lingcod fishing. The "big boys" are inside in the shallow water spawning. Come down and get 'em. We are open for business and after those bigger lingcod.

The weekend forecast and beyond

The Portland Sportsman Show opens next Wednesday, February 8th

The weekend forecast looks marginal at best with a-not-so-good Saturday looming but somewhat better for Sunday. The first of next week looks promising with more swells hitting the coast towards the middle of the week. The ocean weather still does not see spring in its future YET.

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The broken record continues along the same course with our forecast

It has been some winter. The forecast for this week up to Friday looks like wind, rain and a decent swell in the area. None of the days between now and Friday looks like anything is probably going to be happening as far as fishing or whale watching. We will get back with you later in the week when we can see what the weekend is shaping up to look like. Between now and then it looks like winter is holding itself together pretty well.

Sounds like Saturday is a go with Sunday looking nasty again

Well there appears to be a one day window for some fishing and whale watching for tomorrow (Saturday) but then another system approaches the coast on Sunday which will rough things up again thru about mid next week. So if you are interested get on the phone and give us a call or make your reservation over the Tradewinds website reservation system.

Well it didn't take long

After reading of a weekend where the ocean was going to be moderating it disappeared just as fast overnight with oceans swells in the 10-foot height for the weekend. That is in some cases a do-able thing but don't bet the ranch on it. We will keep you informed if that goes back down but right now consider it marginal at best.

Moderation in ocean weather as of right now scheduled for this weekend

If your looking for that fishing trip or whale watching adventure you might look at this weekend as the forecast so far shows quite a bit of ocean weather moderation coming our way this weekend. If it holds it should be nice weather for ocean activities. Come down and take in your favorite ocean activity with the very best, Tradewinds Depoe Bay.

What a winter !!

When will it all end?

> I have only been around for a few years but this is a winter to remember. I am sure the folks who live in the rain and stuff along the coastline in the winter would tell you they love living here. For those of you looking for a fishing trip or a whale watch adventure this winter it would seem to be something not to remember. The forecast as we have been doing at the end of the weekend to let you know what the work week looks like looks terrible thru this next week. There is a possibility of some moderation coming Friday and then by looking at that hoping for a decent weekend. We will let you know that when we can see it in a few days. Spring is coming........

The weather is bad at the coast right now...

...and the weekend looks not any better at all

Any of you folks who seem to have been waiting to go fishing or whale watching for it seems like a lightyear now will be waiting a bit longer. The weekend weather looks like swell heights over 20 foot straight thru the extended forecast period. You have heard this before but it will get better. Tradewinds will let you know better then anyone when that happens. Stay tuned....

Fishing pretty good today and then...

...the ocean got nasty prematurely

Had some real good fishing today in the morning trips with good catches of rockfish and Lingcod but the forecasted weather came in a little earlier then hoped for which made things tough at the end. The winds came up as well as the swell towards the end of the trip. The crabbing was really bad today and might be a good idea for the folks wanting to crab in future trips here for the next month to wait for a better report when things begin to improve. Charter crabbing requires the crab to be in on the shallow water spots as crabbing in deepwater is difficult for hand pulled pots. The crabs in the winter months tend to be further offshore in deeper water. As we said in an earlier entry we expect bad weather here for the next five days so keep in touch as we shall inform you when things begin to look better.

Your twice a week ocean & fishing report is here

(weekend version)

Well today looks OK but it seems to suggest it might deteriorate sometime this afternoon but hopeful as we are things will hold together to get out whale watching in the afternoon. We do have a boat or two out this morning fishing on fairly nice conditions so far this morning. The fish are biting from the last report that was given to me so things are looking good.

The weather beginning sometime later this afternoon and was far as the forecast can see into the middle of next week looks rather nasty. They are even predicting snow overnight so you will just have to wait for the mid-week update coming your way next Wednesday or so.

Sounds decent thru Saturday with swell increase by Sunday

Sounds pretty good for ocean conditions beginning Thursday thru Saturday and then some more weather coming into the area roughing up the ocean for Sunday. That gives you three days to see those whales and catch those fish. Give the best whale watch fleet and fishing fleet on the coast a call today. You can also reserve over the Tradewinds reservation system off the homepage of our website.

Sounds like the ocean weather is getting better come Wednesday

After close to a month of bad ocean weather it looks like we will finally be getting a break from it beginning tomorrow at least thru the end of the week. Might be a good time to schedule a fishing trip or some whale watching.

Tradewinds loses a giant in it's family

Max Haight passed away Saturday

The Tradewinds family has lost one of its giants in the charter boat industry with the passing of Max Haight yesterday. Max was the owner of the charter vessel Mr. Max and has been a legend in the fishing industry out of Depoe Bay and Tradewinds Charters for over 40 years. Max and his wife June came to Depoe Bay over 40 years back and owned the famous Chowder Bowl restaurant in downtown Depoe Bay before getting into the charter fishing industry in the early 1970's. It was always a family business with his son Brad who has in the past 10+ years or so taken over the actual running of the boat. Max one of the nicest and most respected members in the Oregon Coast charter fishing industry always had a nice word to say to everyone and was mostly characterized for the respect he had for everyone. The Tradewinds family sends it's condolences to his wife June and the rest of the Haight family.

Your mid-week weather report for the upcoming weekend

...and it does not look promising

The ocean weather does not sound good thru the weekend with what was looking like some moderation possibly for Sunday a few days ago but that has deteriorated with another stormy period hitting the area on Monday of next week. When will it all end? A good question for which I certainly do not have a good answer for you.

Some client made a honest comment that things looked good for the beginning of next week because it was suppose to be sunny. Remember we have wonderful sunny days down here but the ocean remains a mess. Sunny weather does not mean good ocean conditions. I will get back with you during the weekend in case we see some moderation for next week.

I know this sounds like a recording....

...but this week also does not sound very good at all

The weather thru at least Friday sounds like the weather the past three weeks....really bad. We will keep you informed when things begin to clear up (Spring maybe?) but until then just keep watching the Oregon Coasts #1 Charter Website. We do appreciate the huge number of folks that have been calling, sending inquiries and making reservations over the phone as well as website REZ's over the holidays. It is disappointing but we can't control the weather. Keep in touch with Tradewinds Depoe Bay for the best Oregon coast weather reports, fishing charters and whale watch excursions.

Happy New Year again

Ocean forecast bad thru the weekend and thru the better part of next week

Hope that your New Year celebration tonight goes a whole lot better then the "complete bust" we had for the holiday ocean activities due to persistent bad ocean conditions. Things don't look any better into the 1st week post holiday period with heavy swells forecasted thru the period. When it gets better we and only Tradewinds Depoe Bay will let you know.

Happy New Year to all of you Tradewinds faithful

Sorry about the weekend and New Years ocean weather forecast

All of the skippers and employees at Tradewinds Depoe Bay would like to wish all of you a very happy and prosperous New Year. We hope that means we will be seeing you, all of your relatives and friends and all of the new customers we expect to come our way this upcoming 2012 fishing and whale watch season.

We wish we had a better ocean forecast for you for the holiday weekend but it sounds terrible at best. The best day is Sunday and even that has a moderate swell and the winds predicted are forecasted to be moderate to heavy. It just sounds like a weekend to stay home and watch football games. We will let you know when things begin to moderate.

Merry Christmas from Tradewinds Depoe Bay

Sorry about the ocean weather forecast

Tradewinds would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the hope for a safe and prosperous New Year. We are also sorry for this ocean forecast thru at least next Wednesday with heavy ocean swells in the forecast. If that holds we will not be doing any fishing or cruising until it subsides. Keep in touch here and we will let you know when the future forecast shows some improvement.

1st look a the Christmas weekend forecast

The ocean weather outlook looks to be on the nasty side with rain at times with a growing swell up around the fifteen foot mark for the weekend. There is always the possibility of moderation but this time of year this type of ocean forecasts are commonplace. Hopefully after Christmas as we get towards New Years things will moderate for some good fishing days and whale watching.

Unsettled weather week coming up

Some real tough weather days coming towards us this upcoming week with some marginal days mixed in with them. Sounds like the next week is going to be day-to-day so keep in touch with the office if you have fishing or cruise plans with us thru at least Friday.

Weekend weather outlook

It looks a little om the "iffy side" for the weekend upcoming. Saturday is the best day looking forward with only a moderate swell but after that the swell grows and might be a period where we stay away from ocean activities. All of this can change so stay in touch with the office if you have plans to be with us this weekend and hope for a better forecast as we get a bit closer.

Good fishing Saturday out of winter equipped Tradewinds charters

Want to go fishing in the winter? Tradewinds Depoe Bay has the best winter equipped boats without question with hearted cabins which makes for a comfortable ride for all. We use mostly our larger boats in the winter because they are better riding and have more comfort to them. We had very close to a limit of rockfish on Saturday and 15 Lingcod on board which was also very close to a boat limit. Nice ocean with a Oregon Coast leading warm and comfortable ride.

Work week weather for next week looking good

The ocean weather forecast for this net week is looking good thru at least Friday. We will get back with you as the weekend gets closer to give yo the weekend update. Fishing was good today so with a warm jacket winter bottom fishing can be really rewarding.

It's been awhile but we do have a fishing report

The ocean like it does even in the winter once in a while cooperated with nice fishing conditions with not much wind and produced very well for us this morning. The rockfish cooperated in grand fashion with limits for all the folks on board and the report was some really nice mega-bass all the way around for each passenger. The Lingcod bit very well also with a little over one Lingcod per person. Yes, it is good to give you a authentic fishing report and hopefully this holiday season there will be plenty of nice days to report the fishing results to you. Tradewinds is open year around to take care of your needs in the winter when the conditions merit going out there. Our website fishing and whale watch reports will keep you up-to-date as only Tradewinds Depoe Bay can.

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Weekend weather outlook and beyond

Things look good beginning tomorrow all the way thru next Tuesday. No matter if its fishing or whale watching you would like to do we can help ya all out. Give the office a call or reserve over the Tradewinds website reservation system. Remember the office during the winter is only open limited hours so if no one is there leave a message on the phone and we will get back to you ASAP.

Fishing weather still sounds decent for the weekend

> We have a fishing trip scheduled for Sunday and the ocean as of right now sounds just fine for that day. Ocean fishing this time of year when we can get out is usually really good especially the Lingcod fishing. They have been swimming around out there for a month or so with nothing to do so wear a nice warm coat and hop on board.

Saturday looks like a nice weekend fishing day as of right now

There is some interest from the phones and the weather looks pretty good right now for Saturday so if interested give us a call. Nice days in the winter can be few and far between.

Ocean weather looking better (but just a little)

Not sure exactly what days do look better in the next 5-6 days but there is some moderation showing on the forecasts. Call the office and leave a message for more details. Hopefully things will begin to get better for the upcoming holidays.

Just a weather update for you die-hards

Nothing really to report. Worst weather of the season so far as we are experiencing storm warnings three out of the last five days. Winds steady around 35 knots and gusting a whole lot higher then that along with that steady rain. Looks like this type of stuff with us at least thru the middle of next week.

Another long bad weather week in front of us

Winer must be here not by date of year but by appearance. After a one day break from the elements on Sunday with a decent ocean day things have returned to winter normal. Looks like a real nasty ocean weather week in front of us. Hopefully by the Christmas Holidays where the whale migration begins in ernest things will improve some. We shall see and we will let you know on the best fishing and whale watch site with up to the minute news and weather forecasts.

Looks like a break in the weather for Sunday(only)

You folks out there looking for a fishing trip things are looking up for a one day window that being Sunday. Tomorrow (Saturday) looks not-so-good but Sunday does look much better with a new series of stormy water hitting the coast beginning early net week.

Ocean weather still pretty nasty sounding thru the weekend

Gale warnings, lots of wind, rain & heavy seas are the weather reports thru this weekend. Sounds like a nasty forecast and we will let you know when the ocean begins to moderate.

Ocean Dungeness crab season opener delayed

The opening of the ocean commercial Dungeness crab season from Point Arena, Calif., to the Canadian border will be delayed at least until Dec. 15.

Recreational harvest of crab in the ocean off Oregon will also be delayed at least until Dec. 15. Recreational harvest of Dungeness crab in Oregon’s bays and estuaries will remain open.

The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season along the Oregon coast normally opens on Dec. 1, but can be delayed to ensure a high-quality product to consumers and avoid wastage of the resource. Crab quality testing in early November showed the majority of test areas coast wide did not meet minimum preseason test criteria. The delayed opening date will give time for the crabs to fill with more meat.

Fishing trips today but the weather got in the way

The boats were scheduled to cross the bar today and go catch some bottom fish but the windy, wet and building ocean swell got in the way. We will try again when things get better (when they get better we will let you know).

Wet and rough ocean weather ahead

The coast and ocean weather changes quickly this time of year and after a mid-week weekend forecast that looked OK has turned the other way now. There should be a steady developing rain system around the area for the next 4-5 days along with rough ocean weather as well. We will let you know when it gets a little better.

Weather for Saturday sounds OK

After watching some bad weather go thru the area the past 4-5 days and also watching the forecasted weather it look like things just might be OK for a Saturday fishing trip or two. If interested make a reservation as the wind and the swell will be down to good conditions from a look at it right now. We will keep you up-to-date as the week goes by.

Weather forecast not the best

We are open this winter on nice days

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The ocean weather forecast all the way thru the middle of next week does not sound all that promising. Ocean weather sounds wet, windy at times with a rather large swell most days. Certainly sounds like our fishing and or whale watch activities will not be taking place for the next 4-5 days at least.

Our office will be open this winter on nice days but we will be operating on limited office hours so if you stop by or call the office either try again or leave us a message. We will get back to you as we check phone messages daily. A good way if you need an answer quickly is leave us a message on this website inquiry link as it will be answered promptly.

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Looking kinda messy for a while

THe first extended messy looking ocean weather is here and appears it might be here for a while. We will keep you up-to-date. Stay tuned as winter might be peaking its head around the corner and heading our way.

Got a good fishing trip in this morning

Just before some forecasted UGLY weather hits the coast late this afternoon we got our morning fishing trip in on a real nice ocean before the storm hits. The weather is forecasted to be not so nice for the next several days thru the end of this week at least. We will keep you informed. Otherwise it was a good trip with not a red hot bite but persistence paid off with a terrific catch by the end of the trup including some nice Lingcod.

Ocean not so bad but a very wet day

The ocean considering what a dreary day it is is pretty nice but it is a very wet day with some more not so nice ocean rather approaching the area this next week. We will keep you up to date.

Great fishing today with limits of rockfish

Some real nice Lingcod in the mix as well

Lots of fun out fishing this morning as TW had several boats out there in a lull between sloppy ocean conditions. This morning the ocean settled down we had NO wind to speak of and the fish bit like fleas to coin a phrase used around this area quite often. In the mix was some pretty good Lingcod fishing as well as one boat had one per person. Both boats were back in before 11am with those limits. Good thing also as the ocean is beginning to swell up a little as the afternoon progresses. The ocean reminds us that we are getting a little closer to the winter type ocean conditions. Spring is only four months away.

No fishing today but weekend looks OK

No fishing boats out today but the weekend looks OK with a little swell and possibly some light rain in the forecast. It sure looks like however we will be able to get out there for some end of October fishing.

Offshore trips today were good ones

One at normal spots and another at super secret spots

The ocean was nice, weather was nice and so was the Big Lingcod fishing. We had one boat out at the spots about 12-13 miles from Depoe Bay fishing in that 500+ feet of water and it was from what I am told a very successful trip. Another boat went to another undisclosed location to try Big Lingcod luck at spots around 300 feet of water and had a limit catch of those critters. There was also a limit of Yellowtail rockfish and Quillback rockfish on board. As we get closer to winter it was one of those days where ocean and fish cooperated with each other.

A little rough today....

...ocean weather looks fine for Wednesday and Thursday

Our fishing trips were cancelled for today as it was a big rough with quite a bit of wind to contend with. Things do look nice for tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday.

Excellent fishing this morning

Things are a little slower now....

...so reports will be written when we have information to share with you

Had a boat out this morning and we do have trips scheduled for the next several days but we will be keeping you up to date on the happenings when we have some information to share with you. If we had trips and were able to get out we will most certainly let you know how things went and of course any fishing news information which happens over the winter months.

The fish bit like fleas today with limits all the way around the boat and a few nice Lingcod in the mix from what I was told. Crabbing is closed for the time being and will re-open December 1st or at least scheduled to re-open then.

Trips out on the water today

As things begin to slow up as we get closer to winter we have had boats out the past few days and the fishing remains very good as well as the ocean weather remains good. As long as the weather holds we should have good fishing success.

Beautiful Ocean...

...but as nice as it is no fishing boats out today

Simply summer type conditions but just didn't have any folks wanting to go. We do tomorrow however so see you then and over the weekend.

No report today but we had boats pout

We had boats out today but did not hear of a fishing report to give you. The weather was nice so I suspect as it has been that the fishing was very good. Sounds like real good weather thru the weekend.

Beautiful ocean weather

The fishing is real good also

The only thing missing from this fishing report is an abundance of Lingcod to tell you about. The fishing for the rockfish has been great so come on down and see some great ocean fishing weather and the forecast is holding up thru the weekend as of now. The Lingcod catching has been a little slow the past few days but more then likely improve once all the bait in the water gets out of here. It was much better today but these fish have got to have "Over flowing bellies of bait fish".

Mega Bass today on the bite

It was a fairly short trip this morning around the two and a half hour mark to get all of the fish needed with some of the bigger rockfish of the summer/fall. They were all that way also not just a few of them. Just big fish on the bite today along with a few Lingcod to make it that much better. The salmon were also on the bite with quite a good number landed and on the hooks for a while. All had to be released as the salmon season came to an end at the end of September. Good day all around.

Fishing close to home was the ticket today

We had several boats out on the bottom fishing reefs today and one stayed particularly close to home. It was a tad bit on the windy side but a decent ocean beside the small amount of wind chop which was present. The boat that did stay close to home was back in port about three hours into the trip with a boat limit of fish. Somedays it just pays off to stay close to home.

Limits of rockfish today but slower on the Lingcod fishing

Crabbing comes to a seasonal end with good scores on all the boats

There was so much bait up on the reefs this morning it was totally surprising that the fish bit at all. Every fish that came up on this mornings trips had a belly and mouth full of bait and jellyfish they seemed to be eating today. They sure bit the hooks really well however. Catching the Lingcod was a different story as not a whole lot of them bit the hooks this morning. Today is the final fay of crabbing for the 2011 season as it closes at midnight tonight. It will re-open December 1st. It was a good crab day as well with scores around 5-6 per person.