DIY SEAFOOD While there’s no shortage of restaurants and markets selling fresh seafood, you’ll find plenty of spots to catch your own fish, crabs and clams, too. Before you set out, remember to check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website for up-to-date information on permits and regulations, as well as tips for each targeted species. For a seamless experience, consider going with an expert guide or charter service. Book a guide to fish for salmon and sturgeon on the Columbia River at Astoria, or on the ocean from the FROM TOP: JUSTIN MYERS; GRANITE AND LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY Port of Garibaldi on Tillamook Bay, also an excellent spot to harvest shellfish and crustaceans. In the Lincoln City area, Siletz Bay is great for crabbing and clamming while Devils Lake and the Salmon and Siletz rivers offer fantastic fishing. On the South Coast, Charleston is a hot spot for both clamming and dock crabbing, as is nearby Coos Bay. The Rogue and Chetco rivers provide exciting charter fishing for rockfish, salmon, steelhead and albacore in season, as well as trout in area lakes. Surf perch are plentiful at many spots along the coastline. Clamming Crabbing near Rockaway Beach 20 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM
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