Top fish species at Main Channel

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Main Channel fishing reports

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8 months ago

Chinook salmon

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5 years ago

Chinook salmon

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7 years ago

Copper rockfish

17 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Main Channel is an estuary located in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chinook salmon and Copper rockfish.

Location

45Β°32β€²2.4β€³N 123Β°54β€²54β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Main Channel, 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 species as of May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Main Channel fishing

Main Channel is an estuary located in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. Its coordinates are:
45Β°32β€²2.4β€³N 123Β°54β€²54β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Main Channel by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
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The latest Main Channel fishing reports are:
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