Fishing Reports

Fishing Report for 6/24/16
Fishing Report for 6/24/16

Layla Portwood caught this awesome rainbow trout while fishing with her dad and Tigard employee Brian Trout fishing remains good in local and Cascade lakes. Summer Chinook fishing is consistent in the Columbia River. Summer Ste …

Insomnia, Giant Yellow May Flies and Trout
Insomnia, Giant Yellow May Flies and Trout

If you fish, and are a night owl, or can’t sleep, July is the month for you. In some local Cascade lakes in Oregon and Washington, something crazy happens as the veils of darkness get pulled down. The giant yellow may flies of s …

Fishing Report 07-07-2023
Fishing Report 07-07-2023

Embrace the allure of the high lakes! The Pacific Northwest (PNW) boasts an exceptional Brook Trout fishery that caters to anglers of all kinds. With a significant portion of their diet comprised of insect larvae and nymphs, Brook …

Fall Colors
Fall Colors

One of my favorite things about Fall is the change of colors. I love watching the leaves change on the trees and the fish put on their fall colors. For about 20 years, I have been driven to head to Central Oregon for the fall ex …

Outdoor Report for 10/13
Outdoor Report for 10/13

Big wind and rain is headed towards the Northwest. Before the weather hits us we had some great Coastal tributary fishing for Chinook. Fishing behind the South jetty at Tillamook has also been good. Coho are biting in the North …

Outdoor Report for 10/20
Outdoor Report for 10/20

The Columbia River closes Friday at midnight for all Salmon and Steelhead angling from Buoy 10 up to Hwy 395. The recent rains have filled the coastal tributaries making them floatable and full of fish. Keep a watchful eye on t …

Outdoor Report for 10/27
Outdoor Report for 10/27

As expected, the North Coast salmon fishery turned on last weekend but, with some midweek rains, it slowed down a bit. The river level forecasts look great for this weekend and it should be hot again. Don’t expect to be alone. I …

Outdoor Report for 11/2
Outdoor Report for 11/2

Fall Salmon fishing remains good, and some days excellent, at the Coast. While rains have moved a lot of fish into the rivers, there is still a number of people who are finding success in tide water. Southwest Washington river a …