Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park fishing conditions · Oregon

Tomorrow, 11 am–12 pmRedtail surfperch

The bite peaks at 60. Water is 54°, close to the 55° redtail surfperch like best.

Log a trip here
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.

  1. 15Mon
  2. 15
  3. 57
  4. 573 am
  5. 57
  6. 50
  7. 506 am
  8. 50
  9. 50
  10. 509 am
  11. 50
  12. 50
  13. 5012 pm
  14. 57
  15. 57
  16. 503 pm
  17. 57
  18. 57
  19. 576 pm
  20. 57
  21. 57
  22. 579 pm
  23. 57
  24. 50
  25. 50Tue
  26. 50
  27. 57
  28. 423 am
  29. 42
  30. 42
  31. 496 am
  32. 49
  33. 49
  34. 529 am
  35. 52
  36. 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.

Redtail Surfperch

Redtail surfperch

Amphistichus rhodoterus

60MarginalTomorrow, 11 am–12 pm

Water

54°
38°48–62° · ideal 55°72°

Why

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.

Verified Oct 21, 2026 · Oregon

Season here: Mar–Aug. Likes an incoming tide. More on redtail surfperch

The water

  • Water temperature54°F
  • Seas11.5 ft at the nearest buoy
  • Barometer29.98 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:44 am
  • Sunset today6:15 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Major solunarToday 12:00 am–2:00 am
  • Minor solunarToday 8:00 am–9:00 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:20 pm–2:20 pm

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.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

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.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Yachats State Recreation Area27 mi · OregonBest today 4 pm–8 pm
88Go
Umpqua River (Elkton)36 mi · OregonBest today 1 pm–8 pm
89Go

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.