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Luke Vanderkin, age 6 from Hillsboro, OR was fishing with his dad Matt on Wednesday, August 30th, when this coho hit their spinner chunk-bait near Buoy 2 in the ocean just off of the mouth of the Columbia. This is Luke's first salmon, of what will likely be a long and prosperous passion for Luke.

Oregon fishing report for September 8th

Posted on September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 by Bob Rees

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 report for September 8

Posted on September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 by Seth Kolshinski

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

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Bob Rees

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…

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Clackamas and Sandy River Fishing Report

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Jeff Stoeger

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…

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HOVER FISHING FOR KINGS – by George Krumm

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Salmon Trout Steelheader

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…

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Columbia River (and Ocean) Fishing Report and Forecast

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Bob Rees

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…

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Central Oregon Fishing Report - Contributor Glenn Zinkus reports Lower Deschutes Trout and Steelhead. Crane Prairie Water Is Cooling While The Fishing Heats Up. Metolius Hatches Keep Getting Better. Weather Outlook Across Central and Eastern Oregon: There have continuing air quality issues in Central Oregon, including Sisters through much of the past week and currently Bend. Some of the incoming rain may help with this. There will be showers and thunderstorms in parts of the region on Friday, with highs topping out in the 60s. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, with highs in the mid-70s through the high desert. Sunday will be partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid 70s, and Monday will be clear with highs in the low to mid 70s. The Deschutes River canyon area temperatures will be in the low 70s on Friday with a chance of showers, and then partly sunny and in the 70s through the long weekend. Lower Deschutes River: The Lower Deschutes continues with good fishing levels – at typical summertime levels. Flows bumped up and are currently at 3590 CFS at Madras. Flow is currently at 4,060 at Moody. Water is clear. Water temperatures near Madras remain in the range from 53 to 54.5 F – same lower range as last week. The flow regime continues with a larger blend of bottom water and less top water from the dam. Waters warm in the lowest stretches near Moody to a range of 60 to 64 F. Fortunately, the temperature range is dropping to safe levels. Getting to a better range in that lower river for steelhead. There is on and off overhead smoke in the canyon. That does create some conditions that the get the trout more active. There’s more talk of steelhead and steelhead activity now. A few anglers swinging small flies are getting some grabs. Middle Deschutes River: No new reports. The waters have been cooling. Jeff Perin reports some good fishing on the Middle D all the way to Lake Billy Chinook. Steelhead Falls area can be good this time of year. I do recommend mornings. Jeff says there are BWOs and caddis in the evenings. Upper Deschutes River: Note this area is currently under a Level 1 fire notice – a be ready to evacuate. Upper Deschutes is providing some good nymphing right now, and euronymphing is producing. Lake Billy Chinook: The smallmouth bass fishing in the Crooked River Arm has been good. Trout and kokes are good in the Deschutes Arm. ODFW is reporting some algal blooms. Some good kokanee catches are happening, and anglers are getting bulls in the Metolius arm. Kokes have been in the 50 to 60 foot range. Crooked River: Crooked River flow are around 250ish CFS – at 267 CFS currently. Mostly nymph fishing right now, but when the fish are rising, look for PMD hatches. PMD emergers, duns and spinners according to Jeff Perin. Fall River: One of the better bets for fishing with cold waters. Fall River was stocked with 1000 trophy size trout earlier in August, and will be stocked again next week. Best times to fish are early mornings and evenings. Metolius River: The Metolius continues to improve and we are going into September – one of the best months on the Met. PMDs are going strong afternoon and evenings. Wickiup Reservoir: Wickiup still has rainbows and browns, and is very accessible. Reports of good kokanee fishing continue – good option for kokes. Otherwise, reports are that fishing is slow. Fill level is at 27% full. Crescent Lake: Crescent Lake at 10 % full – no reports. The levels are starting to slowly decline. Prineville Reservoir: The reservoir is at 72 % full as of today – chock full and releasing lots of water, but inflows have essentially stopped. There are some reports of algae, but still fishable. Members can always see so much more in the complete report as well as the forecast for central Oregon by starting right here.

North Coast Fishing Report and Forecast

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Bob Rees

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…

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Upper Willamette Fishing Report and Forecast

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Glenn Zinkus

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…

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Hover Fishing Drano Lake

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Buzz Ramsey

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…

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SW Washington fishing report and forecast

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Seth Kolshinski

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…

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Central Oregon Fishing Report and Forecast

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Glenn Zinkus

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…

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Oregon fishing report for September 03

Posted on September 3, 2023September 3, 2023 by Bob Rees

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…