Major coastal estuary with a variety of bottom fish. Sturgeon, striped bass, and coho in North Slough. Clams in tide flats. Empire Waterfront Access to paved boat ramp from Newmark Street in Coos Bay. Bait shops nearby.
River can be hazardous to inexperienced boaters.
Variety of bottom fish, coho, chinook, and searun cutthroat. Crabs and clams in tide flats. 101 to Charleston waterfront near Coast Guard station. Charleston has full-service marina with paved boat ramp, bait and outfitter shops, and charter fishing. Jetties provide excellent fishing for variety of rock fish, coho, and perch.