{"id":2141,"date":"2024-05-05T14:34:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-05T14:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brookingsfishing.com\/reports\/?p=2141"},"modified":"2024-05-05T14:40:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-05T14:40:01","slug":"lighthouse-area-opens-with-hot-lingcod-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brookingsfishing.com\/reports\/lighthouse-area-opens-with-hot-lingcod-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighthouse area opens with hot lingcod action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BROOKINGS, Ore. (May 5, 2024) – Big lingcod, lunker rockfish, and fast action has been the result of the first few trips of the season to the famed Point St. George Reef Lighthouse, which re-opened to anglers on May 1 after being closed since last August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located 11 miles straight out from the Port of Brookings jetties, the lighthouse area is home to some of the best lingcod and rockfish action outside of Alaska. Fishing is open inside the 20 fathom (120 feet) curve all summer. Thriving rockfish and lingcod populations, and the chance at halibut and a colorful variety of fish, make the lighthouse area a favorite destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An angler holds a trophy vermillion rockfish caught on opening day at Point St. George Reef aboard the Miss Brooke.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Miss Brooke ran the first trip of the season to the lighthouse area, and despite rough weather, got easy limits of rockfish and a bunch of lingcod. Windy, stormy weather kept boats away the second day of the season, while fishing was absolutely light’s out the next day, with limits of jumbo rockfish and full limits of quality lingcod. Trophy vermillion and copper rockfish were included in the catch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A nice lingcod from Point St. George Reef aboard the Miss Brooke.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The lighthouse area is located halfway between Brookings and Crescent City, with excellent lingcod fishing on the section of reef closest to Brookings. Each year, lingcod over 40 pounds are caught at the reef, with numerous 20-plus pounders. The average size is between 8 and 10 pounds. The rockfish variety is unmatched, with abundant black, blue, copper, vermillion, tiger, yellowtail, widow and canary rockfish. Quillback and yelloweye rockfish also are plentiful at Point St. George Reef, but must be released. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A quick limit of lingcod near the lighthouse aboard the Miss Brooke.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The reef is a world-class light-tackle fishery, and the Brookings Fishing Charters fleet uses light spinning rods to target the big rockfish in shallow water, with heavier gear on board if needed, to switch over to lingcod-specific baits and lures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closer to Brookings, the Brookings Fishing Charters fleet has been getting limits of quality rockfish on its local half-day trips, with lots of lingcod mixed in. Rockfish action has been very good, with jumbo black and blue rockfish making up the majority of the catch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A big lingcod caught close to Brookings on a half-day fishing charter.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A nice lingcod aboard the Papa B on a local half-day charter out of Brookings.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pacific halibut season also is open, with the best fishing out of Brookings in late June, July and August. Halibut migrate in from deep water to feed, and return to depths of 2,000 feet or more in the late fall and winter to spawn in the Gulf of Alaska. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ocean salmon season opens May 16 out of Brookings. The season runs through August, with a two-king-salmon-per-day limit. Wild or hatchery kings may be kept. Coho salmon may be kept starting in mid-June. The Brookings Fishing Charters fleet has been encountering salmon during its bottom fishing trips, while pelicans have already arrived in Brookings to feed on anchovies and other baitfish. All are good signs for the approaching ocean salmon season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many of the Brookings Fishing Charters customers spend the afternoon before their charter, or the following morning targeting surfperch from the beaches around Brookings. Surfperch action has been very good. Anglers use small hooks, light weights, and shrimp or sandworms to catch surfperch with light spinning rods. The mouth of the Winchuck, Crissy Field State Park, Lone Ranch, Chetco Point, and Chetco River jetties are all good surfperch locations. The crew at the Brookings Fishing Charters booking office, the same location as Brookings Bait and Tackle, will help anglers rig up for surfperch and point them in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Capt. Mick holds a chrome-bright spring king salmon from the Lower Rogue River.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Spring king salmon continue to be caught on the lower Rogue River. Capt. Mick and Capt. Rye have been running trips, anchoring and fishing anchovies in the slower water as the prized springers move upstream. Spring salmon fishing continues into early June, while the busy Rogue Bay salmon fishery is best in July and August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some of the great catches from the first few trips to Point St. George Reef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nice limits of lingcod caught aboard the Miss Brooke at Point St. George Reef.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here are some great catches from our local half-day fishing charters this past week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To book an ocean charter or Rogue River salmon trip, call (541) 813-1082, or visit www.brookingsfishing.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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