Top fish species at Sunset Bay
Check which species have trophy potential in Sunset Bay
Sunset Bay fishing reports
Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app
Fishing regulations at Sunset Bay, OR
Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in Oregon can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Black rockfish as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Aggregate
MARINE ZONE SEASONS
For the following fish, seasons are set after these regulations are established printed. Check regulations before fishing at https://myodfw.com/fishing/marine-zoneLingcod (including green-colored lingcod), Rockfish ("sea bass", "snapper"), Greenling ("sea trout"), Sablefish, Pacific Cod, Cabezon, Skates, Spiny Dogfish, Leopard Shark, Soupfin Shark, Flatfish (flounders, soles, sanddabs, turbots, and halibuts except Pacific halibut)For the following fish, waters are open all year, 24 hours per day: Surfperch (includes all marine perch species), Herring, Anchovy, Sardine, Topsmelt, Jacksmelt, and true smelts, Offshore Pelagic Species: Includes all tuna and mackerel species, swordfish, billfish, jacks (family Carangidae), opah, dorado, pomfret, and all sharks except leopard shark, spiny dogfish, and soupfin shark, Striped Bass and/or Hybrid Bass, Sturgeon
Seasons are set after the regulations are published. Check regulations before fishing at http://myodfw.com/fishing/marine-zone
Bag limit, season, and area regulations subject to change in-season. Check http://myodfw.com/fishing/marine-zone or call (541) 867-4741 before you fish.
Any vessel fishing for, or possessing, groundfish (bottomfish) in the ocean must have a functional descending device onboard, and use on any rockfish released outside of 30 fathoms. For more information go to myodfw.com/articles/rockfish-recompression
Black Rockfish, Sebastes
MARINE ZONE SEASONS
For the following fish, seasons are set after these regulations are established printed. Check regulations before fishing at https://myodfw.com/fishing/marine-zoneLingcod (including green-colored lingcod), Rockfish ("sea bass", "snapper"), Greenling ("sea trout"), Sablefish, Pacific Cod, Cabezon, Skates, Spiny Dogfish, Leopard Shark, Soupfin Shark, Flatfish (flounders, soles, sanddabs, turbots, and halibuts except Pacific halibut)For the following fish, waters are open all year, 24 hours per day: Surfperch (includes all marine perch species), Herring, Anchovy, Sardine, Topsmelt, Jacksmelt, and true smelts, Offshore Pelagic Species: Includes all tuna and mackerel species, swordfish, billfish, jacks (family Carangidae), opah, dorado, pomfret, and all sharks except leopard shark, spiny dogfish, and soupfin shark, Striped Bass and/or Hybrid Bass, Sturgeon
Regulations for
FAQ about Sunset Bay fishing
- Black rockfish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Lingcod - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Kelp greenling - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- @TheCatchingKing reported a nice Black sea bass.
- @judsonziehl reported a nice Alaskan king crab.
- @ryderhall9200 reported a nice Kelp greenling.
- @lucas-HT reported a nice Black rockfish.
- @lucas-HT reported a nice Lingcod.
Free trial available