Winchester Bay · Reedsport · Gardiner
Winchester Bay Fishing Guide
Salmon, Dungeness crab and stripers where the Umpqua meets the Pacific.
Local water
Fishing and crabbing at the mouth of the Umpqua
Winchester Bay sits at the mouth of the Umpqua River, with Reedsport just upriver. It’s Logan’s home port for fall salmon, Dungeness crab and striper trips.
From August into early October, fall chinook and coho stage in the bay and lower river before moving upstream. From late August through December, Dungeness crab fill the pots, and two businesses near the dock will cook and clean your crab for a few dollars each.
Reedsport and the Smith River
Just upriver, the Umpqua estuary and the Smith River hold one of Oregon’s only striped bass fisheries. From mid September to mid October, the coho and striper casting combo is one of the best days of the year.
Getting here
Winchester Bay is on Highway 101, about 30 minutes from Florence or Coos Bay, about an hour and a half from Roseburg on Highway 38, and under two hours from Eugene.
Through the year
What’s biting when
| Trip | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Coho & stripers | ||||||||||||
| Dungeness crab |
Gallery
Caught on Winchester Bay
FAQ
Winchester Bay & Reedsport questions
What can you catch in Winchester Bay?
Fall chinook and coho salmon, Dungeness crab, and striped bass in the nearby Umpqua estuary and Smith River.
How far is Winchester Bay from Florence and Coos Bay?
About 30 minutes from either on Highway 101.
Where can I get crab cooked in Winchester Bay?
Two businesses within 100 yards of the harbor cook and clean crab for about $3 per crab.
Pick your fish. Pick your date.
Reserve your trip online in a couple of minutes, or call Logan to talk through the best week for your group. No booking fees.