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…
Fishing Reports and Articles
SW Washington fishing report for September 8
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…
Willamette River Fishing Report and Forecast
The coho are coming, the coho are coming! Willamette River Fishing Report – There’s not much to report for the Willamette River fishery just yet, but that’ll soon change. As anglers have become more interested…
Clackamas and Sandy River Fishing Report
Coho starting, summer steelhead should perk in the cooler weather Clackamas River Fishing Report – Early season anglers tend to keep early returning coho reports on the DL. That said, I’m certain coho are starting…
HOVER FISHING FOR KINGS – by George Krumm
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Hover fishing is, hands-down, my favorite way to catch summer/fall Chinook in the Columbia. It involves much lighter gear than most Columbia Chinook techniques, allowing you to really enjoy the fight. Gone…
Columbia River (and Ocean) Fishing Report and Forecast
It’s still saltwater coho crazy here, Chinook make a second coming Columbia River Fishing Report and Forecast – It’s almost all in this 15-minute report and forecast, we’ll detail any missed material below this YouTube…
North Coast Fishing Report and Forecast
Ocean coho impress, fall Chinook starting on many north coast systems North Coast Fishing Report – As we have in weeks past, here’s the ODF&W recreation report from the saltwater perspective. They have a strong…
Upper Willamette Fishing Report and Forecast
Lower Portions Of The McKenzie and Willamette In the Springfield/Eugene To Harrisburg Float Starting To Fish Well. Green Peter Ramps Closed Upper McKenzie Still Closed Off From Fire Alton Baker Canal: Alton Baker will be…
Hover Fishing Drano Lake
Buzz walks through hover fishing on Drano Lake in his latest video post. If you are a Chinook Member, please enjoy Buzz’s video captured on Drano Lake. Buzz Ramsey video on hover fishing on Drano…
SW Washington fishing report and forecast
SW Washington 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…
Central Oregon Fishing Report and Forecast
Paulina and East Lakes Are Producing. Metolius River Redbands And Bull Trout. Crane Prairie Has Some Hogs. Weather Outlook Across Central and Eastern Oregon: There will be fair weather through Central Oregon and the high…
Oregon fishing report for September 03
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…