Fishing Reports and Articles

Steelheading remains ho-hum on most systems

Posted on by Bob Rees

SW Washington – Steelheading remains ho-hum on most systems in this district but unsurprisingly, the Cowlitz remains a good bet for steelhead for the next several weeks. Spring chinook should start to show here soon…

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Catches are certainly sporadic in the NW

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Willamette Valley/Metro – More reports of spring chinook are coming in from the mainstem Columbia. Although far from good fishing, good water conditions, great weather and angler effort is contributing a perceived increase in angler success. The trend is likely to continue as we near mid-March and higher concentrations of mostly Willamette bound chinook enter…

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Try around Maupin about mid-day

Posted on by Michael Teague

Central & Eastern – Trout anglers on the lower Deschutes can sometimes do alright with redsides over the winter months. Try around Maupin with mid-day holding the best chance for a hookup. This time of…

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The ocean has been producing reliable ling cod

Posted on by Michael Teague

Central & South Coast Reports – There has been frost on the docks some mornings this week at Depoe Bay, but mostly clear weather has provided comfortable offshore experiences for boats launching this week. The…

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Weekend river levels are expected to level out

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North Coast Fishing Report – Despite low flows, we are in peak season for north coast steelhead. Persistent low flows is keeping action far from explosive but persistent driftboaters are yielding consistent catches on a…

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Fish have been piling into the Sandy

Posted on by Michael Teague

Clackamas and Sandy River Fishing Reports – While many would describe the Clackamas is low and clear, the ODFW quipped that it is at “early summer flows.” Yeah, you could say that. The steelhead which…

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Sturgeon fishery continues to provide some steady action

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Willamette, McKenzie & Santiam Rivers Fishing Report – Waters of the lower Willamette will experience little change from the rainfall that will effect smaller rivers and streams of the next couple of days. There may…

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Anglers are becoming more anxious for fresh spring Chinook

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Columbia River Fishing Report – Anglers are becoming more anxious for fresh spring chinook options on the mainstem Columbia. Plunkers will begin to grow in number with boaters soon to follow. There already is some…

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Effort remains light for those in pursuit of steelhead

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SW Washington- Effort remains light for those in pursuit of steelhead. The Cowlitz remains the best prospect with the weekend check being 8 boat anglers kept 4 steelhead. The fish were sampled from the trout…

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