Right now: 15 for redtail surfperch, sit it outTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours
Redtail surfperch, hour by hour
Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.
15Mon
15
57
573 am
57
50
506 am
50
50
509 am
50
50
5012 pm
57
57
503 pm
57
57
576 pm
57
57
579 pm
57
50
50Tue
50
57
423 am
42
42
496 am
49
49
529 am
52
60
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out
Right now
Water
54°F
Redtail surfperch range 48–62°
Wind
14 mph
From the south-southwest
Light
Dark
Sunrise 7:44 am
Sky
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54% chance of rain
Air
51°F
NWS hourly forecast
Barometer
Steady
Measured, last 3 hours
Moon
100% lit
Full
What’s biting
Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Oregon regulations for these waters.
Right in redtail surfperch's ideal range. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Heavy seas — small boats unsafe, surf blown out. Holds 1–15 ft down.
Keep
15 a day
Open. Keep fish within the limits. Surfperch: 15/day in aggregate of all species, no minimum size. Open year-round.
Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works
Fishing report
No current report covers these waters.
We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Oregon ODFW publishes a report for the state.
Open sand beach beyond the Oregon Dunes, reached across the dunes from the park. Redtail surfperch work the troughs on the incoming tide, best in spring and summer.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park?
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park is listed on this site for 1 commonly-targeted species: Redtail Surfperch. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park have?
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park has shoreline / wading access. There is no pier or boat ramp at this location.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park?
state agency regulations apply at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park tidal water?
Yes. Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.
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