Fishing Reports

Fishing Report – 9/15
Fishing Report – 9/15

It’s salmon season, and they seem to be everywhere. From Astoria and the Columbia River to the Oregon Coast and Southwest Washington, anglers are finding plenty of opportunities for Chinook and coho. Bottom fishing, walleye, and trout are also providing solid options as we move into fall. In Astoria, the coho fishing has been pretty good, and with the limit now being ...

Fishing Report 9-9
Fishing Report 9-9

Salmon fishing in the Columbia has been downright amazing lately, with fish spread all the way from Astoria to nearly Pasco. The opportunities are endless.Chinook fishing above the mouth of the Lewis has been just as good as anybody can remember in recent history. These fish have been getting caught by folks trolling as well as those ...

Fishing Report – September 2
Fishing Report – September 2

While Astoria has closed for Chinook retention, the coho fishing has ramped up. This fishery truly does not get the attention it deserves because most anglers start chasing Chinook upriver, causing angling pressure around Astoria to drop significantly. However, the coho rodeo that takes place over the next few weeks can ..

Fishing Report – August 26
Fishing Report – August 26

Fishing in Astoria is still white hot. It has become a very good mix of coho and Chinook, and soon the fishing upriver will become amazing as well. In Astoria, most anglers have been switching over to trolling with 360 flashers and small size 3.5 spinners or using one of the wide variety of hard-spinning baits available now. These fish have been flying into the river on every ...

Fishing report 8-19
Fishing report 8-19

Astoria has been kicking out fish for pretty much anybody and everybody this past week. With Chinook and Coho limits being caught daily, you never know what you might hook when your rod folds over. Fresh anchovies or herring are always great options to have on board, especially when a hard incoming tide brings in schools of baitfish. That way, you are able to match ...

Fishing Report 7-24
Fishing Report 7-24

Salmon fishing is heating up all along the Oregon Coast, and anglers have definitely figured out the bite. Pro Staff member Josiah Darr has been finding excellent numbers of fish near Astoria, while Pro Staff member Andy Martin continues to keep clients busy with consistent salmon action out of Brookings. These are primarily trolling fisheries, with anglers finding success ...

Fishing Report 7-3-26
Fishing Report 7-3-26

Spring Chinook season is nearing the finish line, but there are still opportunities for anglers willing to put in the time. The lower Willamette River, especially around the head of the Multnomah Channel, continues to produce a handful of fish each day. Trolling 360 flashers paired with compact 3.5 spinners has remained the most productive ...

Fishing Report 5-22-26
Fishing Report 5-22-26

Spring Chinook continues to be the main attraction around the Pacific Northwest and anglers across the Columbia system and its tributaries are still finding success. Fish continue pushing through daily and there are plenty of opportunities available throughout the system. The Lower Columbia opener last weekend treated many anglers well, with higher ...