Trout and steelhead top the list Oregon anglers relish the fact they can fish year-round. With the official start of winter just a few weeks away, itâs time to âfish outâ the fingerless gloves, toe warmers and thermal underwear. Winter whale watching This year itâs a DYI adventure Itâs that time of year, when whales travel south along the Oregon coast. While there wonât be a visit to the Depoe Bay Whale Watching Center or with a volunteer from the Watching Spoken Here program (due to the Coronavirus), you can still go on your own. An Oregon State Parks has put together a brochure, Oregon Coast Whale Watching, includes a map with the best whale watching sites and tips for whale watching. So, bring a pair a binoculars and scan the horizon slowly to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures.