Fishing and boating are common activities to entertain you while visiting your Brookings, Oregon vacation rentals. Situated on the southernmost Oregon coast, this area is rich in Pacific Northwest beauty. Tall thin trees and vertical rock faces give way to sandy beaches and beautiful ocean views. It is no surprise that the fishing and boating scene here is active and inviting. Here are a few things you need to know before you plan to drop anchor off the Pacific coast.
Port of Brookings
The most common of gateways to the ocean from Brookings, the Port is home to commercial fishermen as well as pleasure boaters. There is public access to the water here as well as available slip rental. There is a unique fishing scene here as well. If you do not have access to a boat you can fish from the land-based fishing pier. There is access to this from Boat Basin Road. It is public access and located near to the Coast Guard stand. If the fish aren't biting, don't fret. A large fresh seafood market has selections you can take home and claim, or restaurants you can dine in and enjoy what others caught that day.
Assorted Rivers
The land is known for many rivers meeting the ocean. As such, it should come as no surprise that legendary fresh water fishing is abundant here. Smith River is known for steelhead and salmon fishing. There are many points of entry for boat-bound fishers and other shallow areas for land side or wading fishing. Another popular river for dropping your lure is Chetco River. A hot spot here is around the bridge.
Guided Tours
There are companies which offer guided tours along the wild rivers. One of note is the Wild Rivers Fishing company. The company is based in Oregon but also has a location in Alaska. This allows the company to hire pro fishers and coast guard recruits to ensure you have a safe fishing trip, and as close to a guaranteed bite as possible. Trips along Chetco, Rogue, Elk, Sixes, Smith, and Klamath rivers offer a large variety of options to ensure you never fish the same spot twice.
Boat Rental
For those who do not own a boat but would like to explore the water by sailing vessel, there are options available. There are several places that will charter a day fishing trip for you or even rent you a boat. One such place is Tide Wind Sport Fishing Ocean Charters on Lower Harbor Road. The charter operation here is full-service, providing trips and bait and tackle. Crab pots and bait are also available so that you can fish for things other than traditional freshwater fare. Be sure to ask about discounts when booking your charter as deals are regularly offered to senior citizens, students, and groups.
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