Clackamas and Sandy River Fishing Reports – Despite a slight rise in level and flow through July 26th due to light precipitation, the Clack has dropped back down and is forecast to return to the…
Fishing Reports and Articles
Willamette, McKenzie & Santiam Rivers Fishing Report and Forecast July 31 – August 6th, 2015
Willamette, McKenzie & Santiam Rivers Fishing Report – Perhaps it was the passing showers a few days ago. Of course it was. Water temperatures at Willamette Falls plummeted from 81 degrees to a bone-chilling 75…
Oregon Fisheries Update July 31 – August 6th, 2015
Willamette Valley Fishing Report – With a slight weather reprieve last week, anglers were after summer Chinook and steelhead in the gorge again. Although results weren’t fantastic, they were worth the effort for both species,…
Columbia River Fishing Report and Forecast July 24th – July 30th, 2015
Columbia River Fishing Report – Action for summer chinook is still going on, for reasons I can’t figure. Effort remains somewhat low but gorge anglers, at least on paper, seem to be doing the best…
North Coast Fishing Report and Forecast July 24th – July 30th, 2015
North Coast Fishing Report – It’s almost all a saltwater experience these days and fishing isn’t all that impressive the great salt chuck anyway……. Anglers continue to look west for opportunity and although action is…
Willamette, McKenzie & Santiam Rivers Fishing Report – July 23rd
From the ODFW: WILLAMETTE ZONE ANGLING HOUR RESTRICTIONS: Beginning Saturday, July 18, 2015 until further notice, all waterbodies defined as ‘streams’ in the 2015 Oregon Sports Fishing Regulations will be closed to angling for trout,…
Clackamas and Sandy River Fishing Report – July 23rd
Lower than ever, the Clackamas is not a stellar fishing destination at this time. There are better options. Sandy River level and flow has gradually but steadily dropped over the past week. Without relief from…
Central & South Coast Reports – July 23rd
From the ODFW: SOUTHWEST ZONE ANGLING HOUR RESTRICTIONS – Beginning Saturday, July 18, 2015 until further notice, all waterbodies defined as ‘streams’ in the 2015 Oregon Sports Fishing Regulations will be closed to angling for…
Central & Eastern Oregon Fishing Reports – July 23rd
From the ODFW: CENTRAL ZONE ANGLING HOUR RESTRICTIONS – Beginning Saturday, July 18, 2015 until further notice, all waterbodies defined as ‘streams’ in the 2015 Oregon Sports Fishing Regulations will be closed to angling for…
Oregon Fisheries and Soapbox Update July 24th – July 29th, 2015
Willamette Valley Fishing Report – Statistically speaking, gorge boat anglers are still producing some of the best catches in the entire reach from Bonneville Dam to the Astoria/Megler Bridge. Effort remains somewhat subdued but boaters…
Oregon Fishing Links – July 23rd
Water Temperature of the Deschutes at Moody Basic Nymph Fishing from Orvis Coast Guard six-minute response saves crew This link has been mentioned sometime in the past, but this writer just stumbled onto it once again in doing some geographical research. This is worth another mention because the book version is out of print and…
North Coast Fishing Report and Forecast July 17th – July 23rd, 2015
North Coast Fishing Report – With most fresh water options off the table, anglers continue to look to the west for offshore opportunities for coho and a rare chinook. Effort offshore is even light and…