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Oregon Fishing Report for Dec 17

Posted on December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 by Bob Rees

Portland/Metro Fishing Report – Metro opportunities for salmon and steelhead are sparse, but anglers got a glimpse of the season ahead, with the 2023 spring Chinook prediction released this week. Biologists are predicting 71,000 adults back to the Willamette system, and another 200,000 back to the mainstem Columbia, giving regional anglers some of the best opportunities…

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SW Washington Fishing Report

Posted on December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 by Ian Carter

by Ian Carter Merwin is the place to go for some feisty Kokanee fishing.  Several early Steelhead are beginning to show on the Kalama and Lewis rivers. There is good news coming from WDFW regarding Spring forecast.  Please do your part by completing a survey from WDFW regarding the late summer and fall fisheries linked…

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Oregon Fishing Report for December 10

Posted on December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 by Bob Rees

Portland/Metro Fishing Report – With the mainstem Columbia and Willamette void of any viable salmon or steelhead runs at this time, anglers will be on a multi-month hiatus, with spring Chinook starting to show in February. Plunkers downstream of Portland may take an occasional winter steelhead, but catches are relatively sparse throughout the winter months. Clackamas…

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SW Washington Fishing Report for December 10

Posted on December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 by Ian Carter

By Ian Carter SW Washington fishing quick picture – The Kalama river may be the best chance to catch what remains of the Coho run.  Merwin continues to produce limits of Kokanee. It’s a bit of an off week, so I took the time to compile some Winter Steelhead smolt release data from the past…

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COWLITZ WINTER STEELHEAD |11/15/2012 | DAVE MALLAHAN

SW Washington Fishing Report for Dec 3

Posted on December 3, 2022December 3, 2022 by Ian Carter

SW Washington fishing report by Ian Carter Merwin is fishing great with many limits coming to patient and observant anglers. The Cowlitz is probably the best place to catch a Coho in our area. It’s unfortunately the stretch of our trip around the sun when many fishing opportunities naturally slow down. REMINDER, please verify the regulations before…

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The season's first winter steelhead was confirmed by photo on Thanksgiving Day. Jurgen West shows it off below, caught on a spinner in the lower river.

Oregon Fishing Report for Dec 3

Posted on December 3, 2022December 3, 2022 by Bob Rees

Northwest Sportsfishing Industry Association’s annual auction starts on the 2nd at 6AM!  The auction includes dozens of fantastic items such as hunting, fishing, and camping equipment, popular apparel for men and women, boat equipment, and several guided fishing trips. Have fun and strengthen our sportfishing economy!  Head to the auction site Portland/Metro Fishing Report – With…

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SW Washington Fishing Report for Nov 26

Posted on November 26, 2022November 27, 2022 by Ian Carter

SW Washington by Ian Carter The Kalama still shows promise, and the Cowlitz is maintaining at a “buy”.  Merwin is greatly improved and looks like the adjustment period may be over.  Travelling in a couple different directions to the boundaries of SW Washington presently offer some different opportunities. REMINDER, please verify the regulations before fishing any body of…

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Friend Andy Benfiet shows off a brood stock trout he caught while trolling a Mag Lip plug tipped with a short section pinched from a scent filled Berkley maggot.

Oregon Fishing Report for Nov 26

Posted on November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 by Bob Rees

Portland/Metro Fishing Report – With mainstem salmon season over, anglers will anxiously await the spring Chinook prediction, due out the middle of next month. Until then there won’t be much activity on the mainstem, at least in the Portland/Metro region. Coho trollers working the mouth of the Klickitat River in the Bonneville Pool will still be…

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SW Washington Fishing Report for November 19

Posted on November 19, 2022November 19, 2022 by Ian Carter

SW Washington fishing report by Ian Carter Surf Perch above | Image Credit, Bashi Lure While the Lewis is in a holding pattern, the outlook for the Kalama looks promising. Those who live in the Camas area will be pleased that the Washougal is producing a few Coho.  Also, excellent news for those fishing Merwin, as a…

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Oregon Fishing Report for November 19

Posted on November 19, 2022November 19, 2022 by Bob Rees

Portland/Metro Fishing Report – Coho over Willamette Falls is slowing, but those willing to brave the frigid temperatures, should find good catch and release fishing for sturgeon, from Oregon City to the Portland Harbor. Clackamas River Fishing Report – Wild coho continue to stream into the Clackamas in catchable number, all of which must be released. There are…

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SW Washington Fishing Report

Posted on November 12, 2022November 17, 2022 by Ian Carter

By Ian Carter The heavy rain forecast didn’t disappoint, but the extent of rainfall caught some people by surprise.  Some folks found fish even with the insane river levels.  Things seem to be clearing out quite nicely and we should have great conditions on track for the weekend.  REMINDER, please verify the regulations before fishing any…

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Another happy client for pro guide Chris Vertopoulos (503-349-1377). Jeff Whaeln of Portland caught and released this Chinook from a small north coast river earlier this week.

Oregon Fishing Report for November 11

Posted on November 12, 2022November 17, 2022 by Bob Rees

Photo above: Another happy client for pro guide Chris Vertopoulos (503-349-1377). Jeff Whaeln of Portland caught and released this Chinook from a small north coast river earlier this week. Portland/Metro Fishing Report – The Klickitat River mouth remains the last good option for mainstem coho salmon. This fishery should last for another two weeks before it fades….

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