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Great news in SW Washington fishing this week as the Columbia salmon season has been extended until further notice, tributary salmon has slowed down a bit since the last rain, in other fisheries lakes and pond fishing has really felt the effect of this cooler weather and Kokanee is all but done until spring time….
Portland/Metro Fishing Report – The fall Chinook fishery continues, with managers once again opening up opportunity for anglers to pursue a robust return of fall Chinook to the Columbia River. Catch rates continue to impress, with a few more weeks of golden opportunity. Although the Bonneville reach remains a good option for lower river anglers, those…
Portland/Metro Oregon Fishing Report – Although fishing has tapered in recent days, the action is still good for below Bonneville salmon trollers, looking to score on the best opportunity of the year for fall Chinook. Passage at Bonneville Dam is still robust and catches are too in the pools above. Anglers recently were granted additional days…
In SW Washington fishing this week, the Columbia is still fishing great above the closure line with trollers and anchor fisherman having great success. Tributary fishing has started to really pick up with tons of fish holding and the rivers cooling down. Local lakes and ponds have started to seriously slow with water temperature dropping….
Portland/Metro Oregon Fishing Report – It’s go time for mainstem Columbia trollers are Chinook continue to stream by the Portland area, headed for upper Columbia tributaries for the fall spawn. Catches of Chinook continue to impress anglers, it helps that we’re in peak season for what looks to be a robust return of fall fish. Catches…
SW Washington fishing this week has been on fire with fall salmon being caught in the tributaries and Columbia on a consistent basis. Limits everywhere seem to be the average report lately with great fishing from the Klickitat to the coast. Merwin is still producing Kokanee but they are headed for their spawning rivers with…
Portland/Metro Oregon Fishing Report – Metro anglers are finally getting their dues with big numbers of fall Chinook passing by the Portland area, and many even willing to bite (for a change). Cooler weather is likely helping things but the fact of the matter is, there’s thousands passing through the neighborhood right now, we’re in peak…
As the Buoy 10 Chinook fishery winds down this weekend, all eyes will turn inland. The past few days have seen some epic fishing in the lower Columbia and catching is also turning on above Bonneville. There also remains many opportunities for other species, as locally bass fishing is going strong, as so is Mayfield…
Portland/Metro Oregon Fishing Report – Metro anglers are eagerly awaiting better fishing. The mainstem Columbia River fishery is a good one when the fish decide to bite. That has not been the case lately. Trollers working the mainstem Columbia from Troutdale to Longview have had limited success. The weak tide exchange this week will not help…
In SW Washington fishing this week, steelhead fishing has been slowing in the tributaries although still productive for some. Fall Chinook has had a slow week but a decent last couple of days on the Columbia. Merwin is still producing fish but catch rates have seemingly plummeted this week. Bass, sunfish, and catfish have still…
Portland/Metro Oregon Fishing Report – Anglers looking for mainstem Columbia River action for fall Chinook are starting to find it although we’re still a few weeks away from peak opportunity. The fish are coming however, Bonneville Dam counts are tracking ahead of last year. Coho are starting to ascend the facility as well. The Willamette will…
In our SW Washington fishing report this week, tributary steelhead has been slowing. Columbia river fishermen have reported catching a few steelhead still. Early catches of Chinook and Coho have been near non-existent. Drano lake is slowly getting some Chinook. Merwin is still producing fish, though it has started to seriously slow. Sorry for the…