Fishing Reports

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 – 3/6
Fishing Report – 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.

Fishing Report 1/23
Fishing Report 1/23

Rivers have finally dropped after a long stretch without rain, and conditions are shaping up differently depending on where you’re fishing. Larger systems are still fishing well, holding that ideal green water, while many smaller rivers have dropped into low and clear conditions. Adjusting your approach based on river size and clarity has been key.

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 ...