by Bob Rees | Mar 9, 2018 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – After a dramatic rise in turbidity levels last week, the Willamette finally came down and into fishable shape by mid-week. Action didn’t really impress anyone however, as colder water temperatures and still somewhat turbid...
by Bob Rees | Mar 2, 2018 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – The motivation remains, but the conditions are deteriorating. I know of 2 boats that have 3 spring Chinook each for February, but action has slowed as turbidity has increased. Sellwood anglers remain the top-dogs on the river...
by Bob Rees | Feb 22, 2018 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – Reports of springers continue to come in, albeit far from impressive. But given the fact it’s still February, and the Willamette remains in stable shape, there’s not much to complain about when a spring Chinook hits...
by Bob Rees | Feb 15, 2018 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – Although far from peak season, spring Chinook interest and catches are picking up on the Willamette. It’s likely more of a product of good fishing conditions than catch this early in the season. Friend Bill Hof has...
by Bob Rees | Feb 8, 2018 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – Still not much to report here. With an absence of Clackamas River steelhead, one can’t expect much from the Meldrum Bar fishery. It shouldn’t be long however, until action picks up for Meldrum Bar plunkers as well as...
by Bob Rees | Feb 1, 2018 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – It’s big, it’s brown, it’s unproductive. That likely won’t change anytime soon. River levels are expected to drop through the weekend, and into next week. Maybe the year’s first spring Chinook will...
by Bob Rees | Jan 25, 2018 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – The Willamette is rising quickly, and it’s only going to get bigger. Not that there was much opportunity there in the first place, but anglers, and boaters for that matter, would be wise to avoid this system well into next...
by Bob Rees | Jan 18, 2018 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – Although high and colored water persists, there are a few folks still out pursuing fish. I saw one boat working the Lake Line at Oregon City, for what, I’m not sure. There should be some steelhead around, but only around...
by Bob Rees | Jan 11, 2018 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – Effort for winter steelhead continues to be low. Meldrum Bar plunkers remain unimpressed with this season’s results and counts at Bonneville continue to show why. The run is tracking slightly less than last year’s...
by Bob Rees | Jan 5, 2018 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – Following the high water, anglers didn’t put out much effort this week, more due to depressed spirits than poor water conditions. Plunkers at Meldrum Bar have largely given up this year, although they may want to...
by Bob Rees | Dec 29, 2017 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – Not much to see here. Meldrum Bar catches remain light and mostly of the native variety. Sturgeon interest is waning, especially in the bitter cold, and spring Chinook are not on the minds of anyone in December. Although a...
by Bob Rees | Dec 21, 2017 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – With a swift rise in river levels at mid-week, the few anglers fishing on the Willamette didn’t feel compelled to continue to recreate in the cold, high water. Levels have already crested, and will be on the drop for...
by Bob Rees | Dec 14, 2017 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Reports – Anglers are finally starting to see favorable fishing conditions for the Willamette River. Sturgeon remain high on the “possibilities” list, but like other species on the Willamette, there isn’t much effort...
by Bob Rees | Dec 7, 2017 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – Sturgeon and a few steelhead highlight the Willamette options this week. As you might guess, it’ll be a short report. Sturgeon fishing remains best downstream of Milwaukie and in the Portland Harbor for those using sand...
by Bob Rees | Nov 30, 2017 | Oregon Fishing Report, Willamette Valley/Metro
Willamette River Fishing Report – The Willamette is yielding good catches of sturgeon for those interested in this great catch and release fishery. Sturgeon to 5-foot are not uncommon, but the action is good throughout the Portland Harbor. Smelt and sand shrimp...
