Fishing Reports

Fishing Report – 1/2
Fishing Report – 1/2

It’s officially Winter Steelhead time. Reports are coming in from all across the state, from the north coast down to the south coast, and fish are showing up in good numbers. While it’s been cold, that drop in temperatures is exactly what we needed to help rivers come down after weeks of heavy rain. These early returning fish have been aggressive and willing to bite. Focus on the ...

Fishing Report 12-23
Fishing Report 12-23

The name of the game lately has been wait and see. Rivers have shot up, dropped, barely become fishable, and now many are heading right back toward flood stage. Winter Steelhead is fully taking center stage, and once conditions finally stabilize, the fish will be there. Fisherman’s Pro Staffer Brian Campbell has already kicked off his Winter Steelhead season. During a short break...

Fishing Report 12-13
Fishing Report 12-13

The rains have definitely arrived, and in a big way. Nearly every river in the region has reached or blown past flood stage over the last week. While the initial surge of water is starting to subside, anglers heading back out should expect things to look very different. High water reshapes rivers fast. Gravel moves, holes fill in, new side channels form, and old reliable spots may not fish the same anymore.

Fishing Report 12-2
Fishing Report 12-2

Times are changing, and a lot of anglers are starting to slide from Chinook into early Steelhead mode. Even so, there are still plenty of Chinook around, and several coastal rivers will see fresh chrome fish pushing in over the next two weeks. These late-season Chinook respond well to natural scents and slower presentations. Focus on the heads of deeper holes, or—when water ...

Fishing Report 11-19
Fishing Report 11-19

Fall Chinook along the coast is still rocking. This stretch of November can be hit or miss depending on river levels, but each high-water push brings new waves of fish into nearly every coastal tributary from the Columbia clear down to Northern California. A lot of anglers will launch, fish a ...

Fishing Report 11/7
Fishing Report 11/7

The coast picked up a solid stretch of rain this past week, which is exactly what drift-boat anglers have been waiting for. Rivers are on the rise, fish are pushing in, and tidewater powerboat fishing is in full swing with fresh Chinook entering daily. This fishery is known for...

Fishing Report 11/31
Fishing Report 11/31

It’s prime time for fall Chinook in the coastal tributaries! Recent spikes in river levels have brought in waves of fresh fish, and with more rain in the forecast, now’s the time to dust off the drift boat and hit your favorite stretch of water. Running eggs and sand shrimp continues to be a go...

Fishing report 10-22
Fishing report 10-22

The rain is coming, and with it, the next big push of fish. Most coastal bays have been full of Chinook and Coho for weeks, and the fish are ready to flood the tributaries as rivers rise. Now’s the time to prep gear — get those plugs washed, hooks sharpened, and divers squeaky clean.Â