Oregon Fishing Blog

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...

Every fall, Oregon rivers come alive with one of the most thrilling fishing opportunities of the year: the fall Coho salmon run. From late September through October, anglers from around the region flock to the Columbia River and the Oregon coast to experience what...

When fall arrives in Oregon, thousands of anglers converge on the Columbia River in pursuit of its legendary salmon runs. If you’re planning a trip this season, one question stands above all others: what should you use for salmon? The answer isn’t complicated, but it...

Hidden deep within the rushing waters of the Columbia River swims a relic of another world. The White Sturgeon—often called a living dinosaur—has patrolled these waters for millions of years. As the largest freshwater fish in North America, landing one connects you...

There's a moment every steelhead angler dreams of: the water is cold, the air is crisp, and suddenly, your line goes tight with the unmistakable weight of a chrome-bright fish. In the world of Oregon steelhead fishing tips, there's one method that consistently turns...