Fishing Reports

Fishing report 2-19
Fishing report 2-19

The rain has finally arrived! First, we had snow, then freezing rain, and now heavy downpours. As a result, 99% of rivers are blown out, but when the water drops back into shape, big opportunities await.  Late February is often the peak of the Winter Steelhead run, with fish spread throughout river systems. Up high, older fish are ...

Fishing report 2-12
Fishing report 2-12

Winter steelhead fishermen were delighted to see some rain in the forecast last week. However, it wasn’t enough to cause significant changes in river conditions. That didn’t stop anglers from heading out, though. Despite the cold and clear conditions, fishing has remained decent. 

Fishing report 2-5
Fishing report 2-5

Winter Steelhead fishermen have had some very cold hands over the past few weeks. With air temperatures dropping into the 20s and river temps in the 30s, anglers have been packing hand warmers and extra layers to combat the chill. However, despite the cold conditions, we’re still hearing ...

Fishing report 1-29
Fishing report 1-29

We are nearing the end of the first month of Winter Steelhead season, and boy has it been a good so far this year!  We’ve had lots of reports of big fish being caught so far and it’s just begun!  In fact, last week we had a customer bring in a gutted, 19.2lb hatchery Steelhead. He has taken over as the overall ...

Fishing report 1-22
Fishing report 1-22

The die-hard Pacific Northwest Fisherman dreams about this time of year.    Chasing some monster Winter Steelhead is what many folk dream about. This past week we had reports of rivers starting to get low, but fish still coming in off the tide. The Wilson, the Trask, the Nestucca, and many southern Oregon rivers have all ...

Fishing report 1-16
Fishing report 1-16

It’s definitely Winter Steelhead season now! Most of the rivers with Steelhead runs should have fish spread out throughout their systems at this point. From right off the tide, to fish that came in early and are nearing their spawning grounds. The fish are here! Many folks who are fishing from a drift boat have been ,,,

Fishing report 1-8
Fishing report 1-8

Winter Steelhead fishermen have been eagerly awaiting rivers to drop into shape after last week's torrential rains. The beginning of January is almost the new start time for some Winter Steelhead fishermen. With many rivers utilizing a broodstock program, hatchery fish started returning just a week ago ...

Fishing report 1-1
Fishing report 1-1

That’s right, it’s the time of year that hardcore Pacific Northwest anglers look forward to—driving rain, freezing temperatures, cold fingers, and that adrenaline rush that comes with a hard spoon grab, soft drift-fishing take, or a bobber shooting below the water's surface. That’s winter Steelhead fishing in..