Clackamas and Sandy River Coho Start to Show Clackamas River Fishing Report – It’s time for Clackamas River coho to show, and although it’s predictably spotty fishing, there has been some fair activity from anglers working the lower Clackamas. Jason from Fisherman’s Marine and Outdoors in Oregon City reported some good action from the Bowling…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – Coho are starting to show in the lower reaches of the Clackamas River. Spinner casters are working the lower reaches of the river, but most anglers, at least those that have any sense about them, are paying more attention to the fires then they are about sportfishing right now. As…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – Although coho are still coming into the Clackamas system, most of them are wild, requiring release. That doesn’t mean there isn’t good sport for catching them, but most are opting for catch and keep opportunities in Eagle Creek or in the reach upstream of Barton Park. Early morning casters are…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – The Clackamas is still in peak fishing for coho right now although a strong push of fish have made it back to the Eagle Creek hatchery at this time. There’s still a sizable number yet to return, but given the bump in water height, it’s likely to happen this weekend:…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – The Clackamas remains low and clear, but anglers are showing up in greater numbers, anticipating a fair return of coho in the coming weeks. Low water has kept fish from moving fast so fish are well distributed throughout the Clackamas, downstream of Eagle Creek. Eagle Creek itself is an option,…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – A few more reports of Clackamas River coho are coming in as the run is just now getting underway. With the last rain freshet and hopefully another on the way, early run fish should be available in catchable numbers but anglers will still have to work hard to find success.…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – Robert Campbell of Fishermen’s Marine and Outdoor in Oregon City reports, “There are a few coho showing up on the lower Clackamas and at the mouth as well. Anglers are catching them on #4 Blue Fox spinners in chartreuse, blue or purple bodies. As is commonly the case, we start…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – We’re still on the forefront of the fall coho return, but early fish seem to be some of the most receptive to bite. Some hatchery fish should be entering the lower river this weekend, but anglers will remain challenged in the low, clear and warm flows, especially after the recent…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – Nothing new on the Clackamas, anglers are still anxiously awaiting fall coho to return. We’re still 2 weeks away from any hope for success, but a robust return is likely. Until then, anglers remain focused on summer steelhead, which have returned in few numbers. Spring Chinook should be left alone.…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – No guide in their right mind is fishing the Clackamas right now so we’ll rely on the ODF&W report to satisfy your wants and need; which isn’t a high bar on the Clackamas this year. Here is the ODF&W report: Fishing remains very slow on the Clackamas River due to…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – The Clackamas remains in good condition for coho and steelhead anglers, but angler effort is not all that high. There is still some bank anglers looking for Eagle Creek coho at the mouth of Eagle Creek, and anglers trying historically successful spots for coho in previous years, are finding mostly…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – Anglers remain perplexed on the Clackamas, as coho catches are not impressing anyone, as one might expect, in the low, clear flows. Eagle Creek is but a trickle. Still, early morning casters and bobber and bait dunkers are taking a few fish, most of which are turning dark at this…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – It’s been a back to fall normal on the Clackamas, with low, clear water hampering success for most anglers. Effort has shifted to the upper reaches of the Clackamas, which aren’t easy for most anglers to access. Fish are kegged up in deep holes, but the mouth of Eagle Creek…
Clackamas River Fishing Report – Rain last week predictably inspired coho to start on the bite. Of course the river has now receded and fish have moved upstream. Although there is a lot of public access to the upper Clackamas, coho often concentrate in select holes not always readily available to the public. Regardless, the…
Clackamas River Fishing Reports – The Clackamas has coho spread throughout reports manager Robert Campbell from Fishermen’s Marine and Outdoor in Oregon City. Robert stated spinner casters working Clackamette Park (at the mouth) are taking fish daily both in the morning and late evenings. Boats flatlining plugs in the Willamette around the mouth of the…
