The northwest zone provides many opportunities for crabbing and clamming. This zone encompasses Clatsop beaches, Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay, Netarts Bay, Nestucca Bay, Siletz Bay, Yaquina Bay, Alsea Bay and Siuslaw River.
April 24, 2025 Best bets for weekend fishing Anglers report excellent spring kokanee fishing at Lake Billy Chinook, Odell Lake, and Wickiup Reservoir. Fish at Lake Billy Chinook and Odell Lake are averaging 13 inches; while 14-16 inch fish can be found at Wickiup. Anglers reported fair tout fishing at Wickiup and Crane Prairie reservoirs on the Aprill 22 season opener and should improve over the next few weeks as water temperatures rise. With most year-round stream fisheries affected by spring runoff and poor water clarity, the spring-fed Fall and Metolius Rivers are good bets for consistent fishing opportunities. The
