Fishing Reports

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 ...

Fishing Report ā€“ 5/1
Fishing Report ā€“ 5/1

Spring Chinook is the name of the game right now, and for good reason. The Willamette has fish spread throughout the entire system. Pro Staff down in the Multnomah Channel have been finding success trolling 360 flashers with spinners, prawn spinners, and other hard spinning baits. Up near Oregon City, Pro Staff like David Johnson have been getting it done...

Fishing Report ā€“ 4/24
Fishing Report ā€“ 4/24

Spring Chinook are spread out and biting just about everywhere right now. The Willamette has been especially productive from Oregon City down through Scappoose, with consistent reports of fish being picked up throughout the system. Pro Staff like Josiah Darr have been finding success trolling in the lower river with herring, prawn spinners, and a mix ...

Fishing Report ā€“ 4/17
Fishing Report ā€“ 4/17

Winter Steelhead fishing isĀ just about wrappedĀ up for the season. There are still a few fish around, andĀ weā€™reĀ starting to see the first pushes of summer steelhead show up as well. With broodstock programs in many systems,Ā thereā€™s always a chance at a late, chrome-bright winter fish through April, but overall numbers and quality are tapering off as the ...

Fishing Report ā€“ 4/8
Fishing Report ā€“ 4/8

Winter Steelhead fishing is still hanging on, but it is definitely winding down. There are still some solid reports coming from the coast, with fish being caught consistently. Pro Staff member James Skaar got out last week and found success, landing several chrome fish and even contributing one to the local broodstock program. This time of year, a wide range of techniques will produce....

Fishing Report 4/3/26
Fishing Report 4/3/26

Winter Steelhead fishing has remained good, and with the recent shot of rain, river levels have come up and fresh fish are still pushing in. Many river systems now utilize broodstock programs, so chrome-bright hatchery fish will continue entering rivers through the second or even third week of April. Backtrolling plugs continues to be a go-to method ...

Fishing Report 3-27
Fishing Report 3-27

Winter Steelhead fishing is still going strong, and while many anglers are beginning to switch gears and trade bobber rods for trolling setups, thoseĀ in the knowĀ arenā€™tĀ done chasing Steelhead just yet. The end of March into early April often produces some of the best fishing of the season. Expect a good mix of fresh and older fish throughout the system, with the chance ..

Fishing Report: 3/20
Fishing Report: 3/20

Winter Steelhead fishing is stillĀ rockinā€™ andĀ rollinā€™! Fish are being caught all along the coast, with some impressive size in the mix. Our Pro Staff have been finding success running plugs, bobber dogging, side drifting, casting spoons and spinners, and traditional float fishing. These fisheries will hold strong well into April, especially with many river systems ..