Oregon Fishing Blog

The Beaver State offers some of the best fishing in America. An abundance of more than 360 named river systems, 6,000 lakes, and 363 miles of Pacific coastline means that anglers are out fishing year-round. But the right timing means a cooler full of fish, or an empty...

Landing a salmon, a steelhead, and a sturgeon in a single outing is the ultimate achievement for Pacific Northwest anglers. This feat is known as the Triple Crown. It utters a master's level of prowess and knowledge of the river systems in this region. The direction...

Oregon is a state with a rich water environment, which attracts fishers worldwide. The economy of outdoor recreation in the state is valued at 16 billion dollars and it has approximately 192,000 employees. It is also indicative of strong cultural attachment to the...

In the Oregon coast, professional guiding plays an important role in ensuring that there is a connection between conservation and recreational fishing. The region has good biodiversity as well as hazardous waters. Guides are professionals who are licensed and their...

Oregon is generally considered to be one of the most diverse fishing states in the country. Anglers have access to an incredible variety of water, fish and seasons. The state provides freshwater and salt water fishing, fly fishing, bank fishing and boat fishing,...

The combination of rainforests, deserts, farmlands, and valley mountain ranges has always made Oregon a place of attraction to the angler. These landscapes are crossed by freshwater rivers supplying salmon, steelhead, trout, bass and even old sturgeon. Although they...

Spend a day around guides in Oregon, and you’ll hear the word “jigging” often. It’s a simple way to fish that works from reefs to big rivers. When people ask me about jigging techniques Oregon anglers rely on, I tell them to master one core skill, then apply it...

If you have never booked a guided trip before, Oregon fishing charter etiquette can feel mysterious. You want to be a great guest, but might not be sure what is expected. After hundreds of trips on Oregon rivers and the Pacific, I can tell you this: good manners and...

If you’re new to Oregon cabezon fishing, there’s a lot more to success than dropping a bait and hoping for the best. These crab-crunching, reef-loving ambush predators aren’t forgiving if your tackle or technique is off. Along the rugged Oregon Coast, local guides...

Fall in Oregon is a gift to anglers. Cool mornings, changing leaves, and hungry fish create the perfect mix for memorable days on the water. If you are searching for Oregon fall fishing hotspots, you are in the right place.  From the Columbia River to the reefs off...