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Tillamook Bay Fishing Report | June 2026
Report by Capt. David Johnson David Johnson guides Tillamook Bay and the Oregon coast for spring Chinook and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop David Johnson's tackle. What is working right now Spring Chinook are the target on Tillamook Bay in June, with Capt. David Johnson working the estuary, bay, and ocean depending on wind and tides. He trolls Pro-Trolls and Yakima Bait spinners, anchor-fishes plugs, and trolls cut-plug herring, following the fish in and out with the tide. Come to the Oregon coast for these springers. What is biting on Tillamook Bay right now?Spring Chinook. Capt. David Johnson is chasing springers in June, fishing the estuary, bay, and open ocean depending on the day's wind and tides. He follows the fish in and out as they move with the tides to stay on the bite. Where are the Tillamook springers holding?They move with the tides between the estuary, the bay, and the ocean. David chases them in and out rather than committing to one spot, letting wind and tide dictate whether he fishes inside or runs to open water. How is David rigging for Tillamook springers?He trolls with Pro-Trolls and Yakima Bait spinners, anchor-fishes with plugs, and also trolls cut-plug herring. Rotating these presentations lets him stay on the springers as conditions shift through the tide. What conditions matter on Tillamook Bay?Wind and tide drive everything. David decides between estuary, bay, and ocean based on the daily wind and where the tide is pushing the fish. Following that movement is the key to consistent action. What is the outlook for Tillamook Bay?David invites anglers out to the Oregon coast for the June springer run. Exact depths, water temperature, and trolling speed were not specified in this report. No Catch America product was specifically named. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. David Johnson): David Johnson with Catch America, giving you our June fishing report. We're going to be fishing in the Tillamook Bay area. We'll be doing estuary, bay, and ocean fishing, depends on the wind, depends on our tides. We're just kind of follow the fish in and out as they go in and out with the tides. We're trolling with Pro-Trolls and Yakima Bait spinners. We're also going to be doing some anchor fishing with plugs, and also just trolling our cut-plug herring. Tillamook Bay June 2026 FAQ What is biting on Tillamook Bay in June 2026?Spring Chinook, fished across the estuary, bay, and ocean. How does David decide where to fish Tillamook Bay?By the daily wind and tides, following the fish in and out as they move. What baits work for Tillamook springers?Pro-Trolls and Yakima Bait spinners, plugs on anchor, and cut-plug herring. What depth are the Tillamook springers holding?A specific depth was not specified in this report. When is the best time to fish Tillamook Bay for Chinook?June, working the tides, per Capt. David Johnson's report. Who guides Tillamook Bay for Catch America?Capt. David Johnson, a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. David Johnson's Tackle Shop Salmon Trolling Gear
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