Fishing Reports

Fishing report 4-4
Fishing report 4-4

Those in the know understand that just because the calendar says it’s April, doesn’t mean that Winter Steelhead season is over. The first two weeks of April can provide some of the best Winter Steelhead fishing of the year. Thanks to broodstock programs, chrome-bright, fresh-off-the-tide hatchery fish are still entering rivers. Back trolling plugs is an effective way 

Fishing report 3-26
Fishing report 3-26

Winter Steelhead fishing had been going strong, and just before the last big rain event, when many rivers blew out, anglers had been reporting good success. Rivers are now on the drop, and many should be very fishable by this weekend. We still have several more weeks of good Steelhead fishing ahead of us. With many rivers opting for broodstock hatchery programs...

Fishing Report - 3/19
Fishing Report - 3/19

Winter Steelhead Winter Steelhead fishermen have been finding great success all along the Oregon coast. Pro angler Mile Kelly has been enjoying the chase for Southern Oregon Steelhead as he prepares to transition to Spring Chinook. Meanwhile, Pro David Johnson has been seeing success on the North Coast....

Fishing report 3–13
Fishing report 3–13

 Steelhead fishing has been productive along the coast and in the Willamette Valley. Most river systems are seeing a wide variety of fish, with even a few early summer steelhead making an appearance. Effective techniques include using jigs, eggs, pink worms, plugs, beads, and shrimp. With over a month of prime steelhead fishing left, anglers ...

Fishing report 2-28
Fishing report 2-28

Winter Steelhead fishermen have been patiently waiting for rivers to drop, and as they do, the fish are beginning to show. Pro guide Pat Abel recently took a boat full of clients out and found success.  When rivers are clearing up, bright-colored baits with larger profiles tend to work best—giving fish a chance to see ...

Fishing report 2-19
Fishing report 2-19

The rain has finally arrived! First, we had snow, then freezing rain, and now heavy downpours. As a result, 99% of rivers are blown out, but when the water drops back into shape, big opportunities await.  Late February is often the peak of the Winter Steelhead run, with fish spread throughout river systems. Up high, older fish are ...

Fishing report 2-12
Fishing report 2-12

Winter steelhead fishermen were delighted to see some rain in the forecast last week. However, it wasn’t enough to cause significant changes in river conditions. That didn’t stop anglers from heading out, though. Despite the cold and clear conditions, fishing has remained decent. 

Fishing report 2-5
Fishing report 2-5

Winter Steelhead fishermen have had some very cold hands over the past few weeks. With air temperatures dropping into the 20s and river temps in the 30s, anglers have been packing hand warmers and extra layers to combat the chill. However, despite the cold conditions, we’re still hearing ...