Summer Chinook ends with a bang, steelhead remains open, C&R sturgeon too Columbia River Fishing Report – Well, there were high hopes for a mainstem extension, but catch rates were pretty darned good to justify…
Author: Bob Rees
North Coast Fishing Report and Forecast
Ocean fishing off to a good start, winds are hampering success however North Coast Fishing Report – The South of Falcon ocean opener went well for anglers out of northern ports. It’s officially underway, summer…
Clackamas and Sandy River Fishing Reports and Forecast
Peak season for Clackamas and Sandy springers, summers showing too Clackamas River Fishing Report – Although a creel update wasn’t available from ODF&W this week, fishing has been going good, especially for summer steelhead. Spring…
Oregon Fishing Report for June 18
Photo: Pro guide Rob Gerlitz (503-812-4950) behind caught Utah angler Korben, his first salmon of his life. The crew was taking advantage of the abundant Chinook presence out of Garibaldi right now. Call Rob to book one of these trips NOW! Portland/Metro Orgon Fishing Report – With the recent high water event, anglers on both the Columbia…
North Coast Fishing Report and Forecast
Ocean Chinook fishing continues to impress, spring Chinook and summer steelhead are around North Coast Fishing Report – It is a good time of the year to be fishing on the Oregon coast. Typically there…
Lower Willamette River Fishing Report and Forecast
Flood waters surprise anglers, stalls Chinook and shad bite Willamette River Fishing Report – Well, this is ridiculous! Not sure what went wrong with weather predictors, but I’m not sure anyone saw a flood stage…
Columbia River Fishing Report and Forecast
High water is bringing lots of spring debris, be aware! Columbia River Fishing Report – It’s almost like it’s spring run-off out there! The Columbia has swelled tremendously and the bite has tapered because of…
Oregon Fishing Report for June 11
Portland/Metro Oregon Fishing Report – Bonneville salmon counts are on the bump again. We’re still weeks away from the summer Chinook run, and things are already looking up. Over 2,000 adults/day are passing Bonneville and anglers versed in high water strategies are faring quite well, especially bank anglers in the Columbia River Gorge. The Willamette is…
North Coast Fishing Report and Forecast
Offshore Chinook is excellent, Tillamook springers steady North Coast Fishing Report – It is getting to be the time of year when there are lots of options for North Coast anglers. Between inland spring Chinook…
Columbia River Fishing Report and Forecast
Sturgeon fishing slow, salmon season still productive Columbia River Fishing Report – Mainstem Columbia fishing is currently in a holding pattern with Chinook catches remaining fairly good and a notable bump in returning adults in…
Time for the Portland Harbor Fishery to Kick Off
Portland/Metro Fishing Report – Despite many more springers yet to come, the Willamette River has slowed down as water temperatures have warmed up. It’s getting time for the Portland Harbor fishery to kick off, with sporadic success likely to happen around Willamette Falls in the coming weeks. We’re entering summer doldrums, but it’s been a cool,…
Columbia River Fishing Report and Forecast
Spring Chinook tapers, summer Chinook soon to appear. Sturgeon fishing is challenging Columbia River Fishing Report – With numbers of spring Chinook at Bonneville on the decline, common sense assessment dictates that catch rates too…