Learn about Oregon's commercial fisheries at a local port from Oregon Sea Grant experts and partners. Reserve a free ticket for Summer 2024 Discover Oregon Seafood Dock Tours.
Take the Local Seafood Tour
At Discover Oregon Seafood Tours, people learn where to find local seafood, what's in season, how it's caught, if it's sustainable, and how to purchase high-quality seafood directly from ports across the Oregon Coast.
In Summer 2025, we are expanding tours to the following locations and dates:
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Location |
Date |
|---|---|
| Ilwaco, WA | TBD |
| Garibaldi, OR | TBD |
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Newport, OR (Shop at the Dock) |
TBD No ticket required - first come, first served |
| Winchester Bay, OR | TBD |
| Charleston, OR | TBD |
| Port Orford, OR | TBD |
| Brookings, OR | TBD |
If you can't make it to one of the tours, check out this Q&A website on how to buy fresh seafood from a fishing boat.
Newport Tours 2025
Shop at the Dock tours will be offered on Friday mornings at 9:30 am, 10:00 am, and 10:30 am from in late July and early August. Dates will be announced in the spring.
No ticket necessary, tours are first come, first served.
The Newport tours are at Dock 5 at the Port of Newport on SW Bay Boulevard in Newport. The tours are FREE and on a first-come, first-serve basis. For groups of 5 or more, please contact 541-648-6816 ahead of time to make arrangements. Tours may be possible at additional times, as needed, for larger groups.
Discover Oregon Seafood Tours: Multiple Locations 2025
Join Oregon Sea Grant experts on a guided walk along the commercial docks in your local port. Reservations available soon.
- Learn about Oregon's vibrant commercial fishing industry and the delicious, nutritious, and sustainable seafood they bring back to the dock.
- Check out different vessels and fishing gear to learn how seafood is harvested in your local port. We might even meet a fisherman or two along the way!
|
Location |
Date |
|---|---|
| Ilwaco, WA | TBD |
| Garibaldi, OR | TBD |
| Winchester Bay, OR | TBD |
| Charleston, OR | TBD |
| Port Orford, OR | TBD |
| Brookings, OR | TBD |
What to expect:
- Each tour will last between 60-90 minutes. Participants should expect to be walking or standing the entire tour. Total walking distance will be up to 1/2 mile.
- Tours will start at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
- Each participant will receive a complimentary gift tote bag with informational resources and local seafood products.
What to bring:
- Dress for the weather.
- Comfortable, closed-toes shoes recommended.
Accommodations
If you have any concerns or need disability accommodations, please email us at least one week in advance of your tour.
Accessibility
Please wear comfortable walking shoes as docks can be slippery and move underfoot. If you have any concerns or need accommodations, please email Angee Doerr or call (541) 648-6816 for the Newport tours.
Supporters
Oregon Sea Grant and Oregon State University Extension Service organize the tours. Partners include the Port of Newport.