Transition time for Clackamas and Sandy River anglers, but opportunities still exist Clackamas River Fishing Report – It’s much the same on the Clackamas River, transition time between a poorly performing winter run and summer…
Below Bonneville closed, upstream pools not quite producing Columbia River Fishing Report – With the mainstem downstream of Bonneville closed, it’s too early to get excited about spring Chinook above. After a good start for…
A good week for springer fishers as we enter the peak migration Lower Willamette River Fishing Report – Spring Chinook season is here, and the best catches of the season were witnessed this week. That…
Portland/Metro Fishing Report – The Columbia River fishery is now CLOSED. The fishing was getting pretty good too! It’s another sad ending to what could be a banner year for sportfishing on the mainstem Columbia. Want to put an end to abrupt closures? Will you support Snake River salmon recovery? Make your voices heard by signing the recovery…
Winter steelhead fading fast, ocean a bad option for the weekend North Coast Fishing Report – North Coast steelhead anglers are looking for better alternatives given the poor performance of the fishery this year. Recent…
Transition time for Sandy and Clackamas. Winters fading, too early for summers and springers Clackamas River Fishing Report – 2022 Wild and hatchery returns of winter steelhead have already surpassed last year’s actual returns to…
Columbia River closes for spring Chinook, focus will turn to Willamette Columbia River Fishing Report – Same story, different year. Just as action was starting to pick up, the fishery has once again closed to…
Portland/Metro Fishing Report – With just a few days left for mainstem Columbia River spring Chinook anglers, all hands will be on-deck as the run builds and catches improve. Dam counts are 5X stronger this year than last, and twice as good as the 10-year average so things are looking up! Springers are being caught throughout…
Steelhead season over for some; but one more opportunity on the horizon North Coast Fishing Report – Just when most NW anglers are looking to invest their time in spring Chinook fishing, it’s not quite…
Spring Chinook Catches Improving, Brace For Big Water Willamette River Fishing Report – It’s pretty good fishing for late March on the Willamette River. It’s setting itself up for a repeat performance under stable water…
Pictured above, Steve Jacobs of Corvallis, with a nice upper Columbia bound spring Chinook from 3/28, fishing with veteran angler Bill Kremers near the I-5 Bridge. Spring Chinook Catches Climb, But It’s Still A Grind…
Portland/Metro Fishing Report – Smelt on the mainstem Columbia continues to quell catches for spring Chinook anglers. Adult returns to Bonneville Dam are underway, however, indicating the run is underway. With a looming April 6th closure date, excitement will build when weather allows. In the absence of any significant Willamette River rises, water conditions should remain ideal…