FishCondishGaribaldi, OR Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Garibaldi, OR fishing report
Tillamook Bay is primarily a Chinook and coho salmon fishery, with strong runs of Dungeness crab and sturgeon rounding out the action through the seasons. Spring brings the first Chinook push as fish stage near the bay mouth before working upriver, while fall sees the heaviest coho traffic. Perch and flounder — true Pacific species like starry flounder, not fluke or summer flounder — keep light-tackle anglers busy year-round along sandy shallows. Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, weakfish, black sea bass, and kingfish are East Coast and mid-Atlantic species that do not naturally occur in Tillamook Bay, and any report claiming otherwise would be steering you wrong.
For real results here, fish incoming tides as salmon and perch push into the bay's shallower channels and eelgrass edges. Sturgeon hold in the deeper holes and troughs — cut herring or smelt on bottom rigs near channel edges produces well on slower moving tides. For Chinook, back-trolling herring or cured roe near the bay mouth on a strong incoming flood is a proven local approach. Water temps in the low 50s Fahrenheit signal prime salmon activity. Wind out of the southwest can dirty the water fast near creek mouths, so clear green water is always your best visual cue to stay put.
Garibaldi, OR tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Garibaldi, OR is Garibaldi (station 9437540), about 0.5 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 6.2 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 2:47 AM 7.6 ft▼ Low 9:09 AM -0.6 ft▲ High 3:56 PM 7.2 ft▼ Low 9:27 PM 1.9 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 3:28 AM 7.2 ft▼ Low 9:40 AM -0.1 ft▲ High 4:26 PM 7.4 ft▼ Low 10:12 PM 1.6 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 4:13 AM 6.8 ft▼ Low 10:13 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 4:58 PM 7.6 ft▼ Low 11:02 PM 1.3 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 5:05 AM 6.2 ft▼ Low 10:48 AM 1.2 ft▲ High 5:33 PM 7.8 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▼ Low 12:00 AM 1 ft▲ High 6:08 AM 5.6 ft▼ Low 11:29 AM 2.1 ft▲ High 6:15 PM 8 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▼ Low 1:05 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 7:24 AM 5.2 ft▼ Low 12:22 PM 2.9 ft▲ High 7:08 PM 8.1 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▼ Low 2:15 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 8:53 AM 5.1 ft▼ Low 1:35 PM 3.5 ft▲ High 8:11 PM 8.3 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▼ Low 3:25 AM -0.2 ft▲ High 10:21 AM 5.4 ft▼ Low 2:56 PM 3.7 ft▲ High 9:20 PM 8.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 4:29 AM -0.7 ft▲ High 11:33 AM 5.9 ft▼ Low 4:11 PM 3.6 ft▲ High 10:28 PM 8.8 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 5:27 AM -1.2 ft▲ High 12:28 PM 6.4 ft▼ Low 5:16 PM 3.1 ft▲ High 11:30 PM 9 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Garibaldi, OR dashboard.
What's biting near Garibaldi, OR
The species most likely to be feeding Tillamook Bay: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Garibaldi, OR and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Garibaldi, OR fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Garibaldi, OR?
The species bite forecast for Garibaldi, OR covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Garibaldi, OR?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Garibaldi, OR, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Garibaldi, OR?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Tillamook Bay as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Garibaldi, OR?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Garibaldi, OR, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Garibaldi, OR
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: