Montana Fish Report

Spring Chinook fishing in Tillamook Bay should start winding down this month. That said, there are still some fish in the bay, and anecdotal reports of a good bite last week. 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. It seems to be off to a slow start this year, 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.