Fishing Reports

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 ..

Fishing Report: 3-13-26
Fishing Report: 3-13-26

Rivers were on the drop most of last week and the fish seemed to know it. We had reports from Pro Staff all along the coastline finding quality fish. Pro, David Johnson, stayed close to home on the Tillamook rivers and found limits of bright chromers by backtrolling plugs and bobberdogging eggs and beads. Pro, Mike Kelly, has been keeping the mid-coast..

Fishing Report ā€“ 3/6
Fishing Report ā€“ 3/6

Winter Steelhead fishing continues to improve as river levels rose last week and then dropped back into shape fairly quickly. That bump in water pushed a good wave of fresh fish into coastal systems, and anglers are reporting catches up and down the coast. Pro Staffer Tim Juarez has been finding quality fish both backtrolling plugs and bobberdogging eggs and...

Fishing Report 1/30
Fishing Report 1/30

Winter Steelhead fishing has been challenging over the past few weeks, with cold, clear, and low water conditions affecting most river systems. For many anglers, this kind of weather is a sign to stay home and catch up on chores. For those willing to adapt, however, clear-water Steelhead fishing can still be productive and incredibly rewarding.