Fishing Report 8-12-2022
Cathy recently fished with Fisherman’s Pro Guide, Taylor Knight, and caught this personal best 22-lb hatchery Chinook near Astoria. The tasty fish took a plug-cut red label herring trolled behind a triangle flasher. Nice job, Team! (FishAbility Northwest: 503-917-4450.)
Fishing Report:
The fishing in Astoria has been pretty good and will continue to get better as the month goes on. There have been fresh Chinook entering the river on every tide set as well as some Coho. Many of the Coho are staging in the ocean right outside the river, and the anglers that have been heading over the bar have been greeted with fast-paced action and lots of hatchery Coho. Trolling is the name of the game and folks have been finding success using lead and flashers as well as divers and flashers. In this fishery you will see fish caught on spinners, spoons, fresh bait, frozen bait and brined bait. Bringing several options can be very beneficial.
In the ocean there are a ton of angling options at the moment. Bottom fishing has been great and there have been quite a few large Lingcod in the mix as well. These fish have been all over the place, from Coos Bay up past Astoria. One of the best parts of this fishery is the unknown of what you are reeling up from the depths.
Tuna are here and the fishing has recently been great! Trolling is a good way to locate where the fish are, but having swimbaits, vertical jigs or live bait is really where you can stack up the numbers of fish. Once you hook up a fish or two on the troll, then you can really draw in the school with bait and vertical jigs. If you can keep the school close to the boat you are in for a real treat. Be sure to check out our Albacore Tuna Seminar featuring Dave Philips on Wednesday, August 17th 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our Tigard store.
As you move up the Columbia, we are starting to get reports of Chinook being caught in the Longview and Woodland areas. These fish are typically flying upriver on every tide, so it makes sense that the fishing is getting better as we progress through the month. Anchor fishing is a very good option when the tide is running out hard, as the current pushes the fish to the bottom of the river. Once the current switches and starts to come trolling becomes the primary technique.
Surf Perch fishing is a happening now. Many folks have chosen to head to the coast during the excessive heat we have been having. Since fishing for surf perch is primarily an incoming tide fishery, it is convenient to bring a long a rod or two to make some casts while playing on the beach with the family.
Kokanee are being caught by the many in the high mountain lakes at the moment. Lake Merwin has been pumping out some really nice. Fish are definitely suspended but not crazy deep, yet. Start setting your depths at 30 feet and work your rods deeper until you find the exact location that the school of Kokanee is sitting at.
Trout fishing is still going on and is still a productive option, especially at higher mountain lakes. Focus your efforts on early morning and late evening as this is when the lakes will start to cool down and the Trout will become most active. Bait is always a great option, as is hardware and bubble and fly. Look for sharp drop-offs or a woody structure to give fish a reprieve from direct sunlight, as well as providing a good location to ambush their prey
Fishing Report:
The fishing in Astoria has been pretty good and will continue to get better as the month goes on. There have been fresh Chinook entering the river on every tide set as well as some Coho. Many of the Coho are staging in the ocean right outside the river, and the anglers that have been heading over the bar have been greeted with fast-paced action and lots of hatchery Coho. Trolling is the name of the game and folks have been finding success using lead and flashers as well as divers and flashers. In this fishery you will see fish caught on spinners, spoons, fresh bait, frozen bait and brined bait. Bringing several options can be very beneficial.
In the ocean there are a ton of angling options at the moment. Bottom fishing has been great and there have been quite a few large Lingcod in the mix as well. These fish have been all over the place, from Coos Bay up past Astoria. One of the best parts of this fishery is the unknown of what you are reeling up from the depths.
Tuna are here and the fishing has recently been great! Trolling is a good way to locate where the fish are, but having swimbaits, vertical jigs or live bait is really where you can stack up the numbers of fish. Once you hook up a fish or two on the troll, then you can really draw in the school with bait and vertical jigs. If you can keep the school close to the boat you are in for a real treat. Be sure to check out our Albacore Tuna Seminar featuring Dave Philips on Wednesday, August 17th 6:00pm to 7:30pm at our Tigard store.
As you move up the Columbia, we are starting to get reports of Chinook being caught in the Longview and Woodland areas. These fish are typically flying upriver on every tide, so it makes sense that the fishing is getting better as we progress through the month. Anchor fishing is a very good option when the tide is running out hard, as the current pushes the fish to the bottom of the river. Once the current switches and starts to come trolling becomes the primary technique.
Surf Perch fishing is a happening now. Many folks have chosen to head to the coast during the excessive heat we have been having. Since fishing for surf perch is primarily an incoming tide fishery, it is convenient to bring a long a rod or two to make some casts while playing on the beach with the family.
Kokanee are being caught by the many in the high mountain lakes at the moment. Lake Merwin has been pumping out some really nice. Fish are definitely suspended but not crazy deep, yet. Start setting your depths at 30 feet and work your rods deeper until you find the exact location that the school of Kokanee is sitting at.
Trout fishing is still going on and is still a productive option, especially at higher mountain lakes. Focus your efforts on early morning and late evening as this is when the lakes will start to cool down and the Trout will become most active. Bait is always a great option, as is hardware and bubble and fly. Look for sharp drop-offs or a woody structure to give fish a reprieve from direct sunlight, as well as providing a good location to ambush their prey
