How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Florence, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Florence, Oregon is a prime fishing destination on the Central Oregon Coast, where the Siuslaw River, nearby lakes, and the Pacific Ocean converge to offer outstanding year-round angling. From trophy Chinook salmon and winter steelhead to surf perch, rockfish, and largemouth bass, Florence fishing spots cater to both bank anglers and boaters. With diverse habitats including coastal rivers, dune lakes, jetties, and surf, anglers can dial in productive techniques in nearly any season. read more...
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Distance to earth:399,539 kmProximity:14.5 %
Moon Phases for Florence
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major Time:03:00 am - 05:00 am
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minor Time:08:02 am - 10:02 am
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major Time:03:20 pm - 05:20 pm
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minor Time:10:39 pm - 12:39 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Florence
Fishing in Florence, Oregon centers on the Siuslaw River, its estuary, the Pacific surf, and a cluster of productive dune lakes just minutes from town. This mix of saltwater and freshwater habitat gives anglers options in every season, whether you’re targeting fall Chinook salmon, winter steelhead, spring trout, or summer bass and surf perch.
Seasonal patterns are key. Fall is dominated by Chinook salmon in the Siuslaw River and estuary, with fish staging near Florence and pushing upriver on every rain pulse. Coho salmon also appear in some nearby lakes as stocked or naturalized runs. Winter brings steelhead into the Siuslaw and its tributaries, with peak fishing typically mid-winter when river flows stabilize. Spring is prime time for stocked rainbow trout in lakes like Cleawox, Siltcoos, and Woahink, alongside resident cutthroat trout in the river system. Summer shifts the focus to surf perch in the breakers, rockfish and lingcod off the jetties or via charter, and warmwater species like largemouth bass, yellow perch, and panfish in the dune lakes.
Habitat types around Florence demand different tactics. The Siuslaw estuary, from the Pacific up past Old Town Florence, features deep channels, flats, and edges where salmon hold and feed. Upstream river sections offer steelhead and cutthroat holding in tailouts, current seams, and travel lanes behind boulders. Coastal dune lakes south and north of Florence have weedlines, submerged timber, and shallow flats that attract bass, panfish, and stocked trout. On the saltwater side, the North and South Jetties, nearby reefs, and open beaches provide structure and current breaks for rockfish, surf perch, and occasional lingcod.
Common techniques vary by target. For Siuslaw fall Chinook, popular methods include trolling herring or spinners in the estuary, or back-bouncing eggs and sand shrimp in the river channel. During winter steelhead season, anglers drift fish or bobber-dog soft beads, jigs, and bait, or swing spoons and spinners through prime runs. In the dune lakes, trout respond well to PowerBait, small spinners, and trolling wedding rings or small wobblers along drop-offs. Largemouth bass anglers focus on morning and evening topwater around reeds and laydowns, then switch to soft plastics or jigs along deeper weed edges as the sun rises.
Surf and jetty fishing near Florence are extremely productive with simple gear. For surf perch, work sandy beaches at moderate surf with a high-low rig, 2–3 oz pyramid sinker, and sand shrimp or GULP! sandworms. Target troughs and cuts in the breakers, especially on a rising tide. On the jetties, medium-heavy tackle with 20–30 lb braid, a dropper loop rig, and bait like herring, anchovies, or squid will tempt rockfish, greenling, and the occasional lingcod. Metal jigs and swimbaits hopped close to the rocks are deadly when current is manageable.
Tactical tips for Florence include timing your trips around tides and river flows. In the estuary, many anglers focus on the last of the incoming and the first part of the outgoing tide for salmon. For surf perch, smaller surf and an incoming tide generally improve bite windows. In the lakes, pay attention to wind; fish the wind-blown bank where plankton and baitfish stack up, and adjust depth with slip bobbers or weighted rigs until you find active fish. Year-round, Florence rewards anglers who stay mobile, cover water, and adapt presentations to changing coastal conditions.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Florence area
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Steenson Marina - 6.08201665915km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Florence. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
O'Neal Harbor - 1.34419942199km , Patton Island - 2.55892177595km , Jackson Island - 4.17207861059km , Wilson Dam - 4.76612934534km , Steenson Marina - 6.08201665915km , Little Cypress Creek - 6.25936820512km , Huddon Creek - 6.78117455273km , Craven Branch - 6.87600971512km , Pickens Pond - 7.00522248327km , Forty Acres Island (historical) - 7.10094818762km , Spring Creek - 7.24870992855km , Polk Island (historical) - 7.25288514105km , Five Acre Island (historical) - 7.68833293972km , Smith Pond - 8.3642131976km , Throckmorton Branch - 8.51517303602km , Kasmeier Pond - 8.86740153335km , Sevenmile Island - 9.23221501828km , Goat Towhead - 9.31322151756km , McIntyre Ditch - 9.31989654285km , Noman Towhead - 9.86558084084km , Dollison Pond - 10.4314998537km , McKiernan Creek - 10.50113464734km , Jackson Hill Pond - 10.59589384935km , Kings Island (historical) - 10.64260686407km , Chisholm Branch - 10.66822260438km , Haw Pond - 10.67900102164km , Pippin Towhead - 10.69096521442km , Ijams Branch - 11.40547965244km , Tate Slough - 11.52849212092km , Gnat Pond - 11.57659505146km , Saint Florian Branch - 11.718299952km , Burcham Creek - 11.93909032033km , Coffee Slough - 12.00793621675km , Bates Pond (historical) - 12.18952564045km , Smith Ditch - 12.19987191832km , Little Buck Island (historical) - 12.28497606865km , Sharps Mill Dam - 12.31387853053km , Perry Pond - 12.58494464227km , Shegog Creek - 12.7027646061km , Thornton Branch - 12.87645777192km
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