Fishing

Willamette Valley/Metro – On the Columbia, anglers working the John Day Pool are finding steelhead as this is peak season for this reach. Trollers are taking mostly wild fish but a few hatchery fish persist. The John Day Pool appears to be more productive than the John Day Arm.

Fish passage at Willamette Falls hasn’t risen above single digits since November 1st. Would that we could say that about the rivers! Sturgeon and bass are available on the lower Willamette.

The McKenzie River was fishing well before the storm front hit this week. High water will be a challenge in the coming week.

Once again, the Santiams, North and South, will move as one as rainfall combines with increased outflow from upriver impoundments. This will put more water in the river than any angler wants to see.

Clackamas River levels are dropping after rainfall caused a freshet earlier this week. Dave Neel of Fishermen’s Marine in Oregon City (503-5573313) tells TGF that fishing has been slow.

Pro fishing guide Jeff Stoeger of O2BFISHN Guide Service (503-704-7920) floated the Sandy River this week, hooking into steelhead as well as Chinook.

Northwest – Anglers are still in pursuit of fall Chinook, but with recent rains, the Kilchis just became an option on Thursday. There were Chinook caught and chum salmon still remain in large numbers but anglers are no longer allowed to target them. The Wilson will come in by Friday and should fish fair through the weekend.

Most other systems are quickly phasing out although the Trask and to a lesser degree, the Nestucca may still produce a late season Chinook. Most north coast anglers are awaiting winter steelhead, but only 1 has been reported to date.

The Necanicum and North Fork Nehalem are typically the first to produce winter steelhead but none have been reported here. There are impediments to navigation on the Necanicum, which isn’t unusual. The Kilchis remains clear for drifting.

There may be some small windows of opportunity for ocean recreation through early next week. Given that bottomfish is the only species open for targeting, it just isn’t worth it. If we get a cold front, coupled with an east wind, seas will get friendly again. That doesn’t look to be happening anytime soon.

Bay crabbing should be fair to good on many estuaries this weekend, but the lower Columbia and to a lesser degree, Netarts Bay, will produce the best catches for a Thanksgiving Day appetizer.

Southwest – With conditions milder than many of us have seen in a while, boaters may be able to get out on the ocean Monday, November 21st. Do not take our word. Check at the last minute for accuracy. Any doubt, call the Coast Guard – they’ll know.

A prediction this week by climatologists that we are due for a La Nina winter has the staff at TGF World Headquarters breaking out their rain gear and sou’westers.

Pete Heley, author, publisher, writer and blogger out of Reedsport (peetheley.com), reports this week that while no one is fishing the lower Umpqua River at Winchester Bay, that Chinook are still entering.

There are very few Chinook remaining in Rogue Bay and little interest in the lower river which has been running too high to fish. Steelhead are getting hooked on the Grants Pass stretch, just not very many or with any significant frequency. The upper Rogue has been producing summer steelhead with most pressure above Shady Cove Boat Ramp.

Those fortunate enough to catch the Chetco in good condition, at a reasonable level and color are as likely to catch a Chinook as anywhere on the coast.

Fishing for trout at Diamond Lake has been slow to fair with best catches from the south end.

Eastern – Steelheading remains slow but steady on the Deschutes. Fishing for redsides has been good for fly anglers.

Due to its spring-fed origin, the Metolius will often fish every moth of the year. Most every angler who fishes it says it’s a special kind of challenge.

Fishing reports from the central and eastern Oregon are getting a little challenging as well. This is often the case at this time of year, so if you go, let us know. We never hotspot!

SW Washington – Hatchery winter steelhead have already been trapped on the Cowlitz River although none have shown in the sport creel surveys just yet. Coho remain an option on the Cowlitz as well as the Lewis River.

The Washougal River hatchery has counted over 20 steelhead to date, a good sign for this years return.

Gear up for trout in SW Washington, WDF&W plants several lakes with quality rainbow so parents can take their kids on Black Friday. Go to the WDF&W web site for planting information.

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Willamette Valley/Metro – On the Columbia, anglers working the John Day Pool are finding steelhead as this is peak season for this reach. Trollers are taking mostly wild fish but a few hatchery fish persist. The John Day Pool appears to be more productive than the John Day Arm.

Fish passage at Willamette Falls hasn’t risen above single digits since November 1st. Would that we could say that about the rivers! Sturgeon and bass are available on the lower Willamette.

The McKenzie River was fishing well before the storm front hit this week. High water will be a challenge in the coming week.

Once again, the Santiams, North and South, will move as one as rainfall combines with increased outflow from upriver impoundments. This will put more water in the river than any angler wants to see.

Clackamas River levels are dropping after rainfall caused a freshet earlier this week. Dave Neel of Fishermen’s Marine in Oregon City (503-5573313) tells TGF that fishing has been slow.

Pro fishing guide Jeff Stoeger of O2BFISHN Guide Service (503-704-7920) floated the Sandy River this week, hooking into steelhead as well as Chinook.

Northwest – Anglers are still in pursuit of fall Chinook, but with recent rains, the Kilchis just became an option on Thursday. There were Chinook caught and chum salmon still remain in large numbers but anglers are no longer allowed to target them. The Wilson will come in by Friday and should fish fair through the weekend.

Most other systems are quickly phasing out although the Trask and to a lesser degree, the Nestucca may still produce a late season Chinook. Most north coast anglers are awaiting winter steelhead, but only 1 has been reported to date.

The Necanicum and North Fork Nehalem are typically the first to produce winter steelhead but none have been reported here. There are impediments to navigation on the Necanicum, which isn’t unusual. The Kilchis remains clear for drifting.

There may be some small windows of opportunity for ocean recreation through early next week. Given that bottomfish is the only species open for targeting, it just isn’t worth it. If we get a cold front, coupled with an east wind, seas will get friendly again. That doesn’t look to be happening anytime soon.

Bay crabbing should be fair to good on many estuaries this weekend, but the lower Columbia and to a lesser degree, Netarts Bay, will produce the best catches for a Thanksgiving Day appetizer.

Southwest – With conditions milder than many of us have seen in a while, boaters may be able to get out on the ocean Monday, November 21st. Do not take our word. Check at the last minute for accuracy. Any doubt, call the Coast Guard – they’ll know.

A prediction this week by climatologists that we are due for a La Nina winter has the staff at TGF World Headquarters breaking out their rain gear and sou’westers.

Pete Heley, author, publisher, writer and blogger out of Reedsport (peetheley.com), reports this week that while no one is fishing the lower Umpqua River at Winchester Bay, that Chinook are still entering.

There are very few Chinook remaining in Rogue Bay and little interest in the lower river which has been running too high to fish. Steelhead are getting hooked on the Grants Pass stretch, just not very many or with any significant frequency. The upper Rogue has been producing summer steelhead with most pressure above Shady Cove Boat Ramp.

Those fortunate enough to catch the Chetco in good condition, at a reasonable level and color are as likely to catch a Chinook as anywhere on the coast.

Fishing for trout at Diamond Lake has been slow to fair with best catches from the south end.

Eastern – Steelheading remains slow but steady on the Deschutes. Fishing for redsides has been good for fly anglers.

Due to its spring-fed origin, the Metolius will often fish every moth of the year. Most every angler who fishes it says it’s a special kind of challenge.

Fishing reports from the central and eastern Oregon are getting a little challenging as well. This is often the case at this time of year, so if you go, let us know. We never hotspot!

SW Washington – Hatchery winter steelhead have already been trapped on the Cowlitz River although none have shown in the sport creel surveys just yet. Coho remain an option on the Cowlitz as well as the Lewis River.

The Washougal River hatchery has counted over 20 steelhead to date, a good sign for this years return.

Gear up for trout in SW Washington, WDF&W plants several lakes with quality rainbow so parents can take their kids on Black Friday. Go to the WDF&W web site for planting information.

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Willamette Valley/Metro – Despite coho and steelhead season open on the mainstem, there isn’t much opportunity to grab onto. Anglers will be in a holding pattern until late March, in anticipation of spring Chinook.

Counts at Willamette Falls show only6 Coho since the first of November and not enough of them to really make a topic. For the best entertainment and fun fishing, try for sturgeon. A little more Challenging but as cooperative as they ever get. Smallmouth are also available here.

McKenzie fly fishers can look forward to beautiful fall foliage and fine water conditions. Trout fishing is expected to be good here but don’t bet any big money on bringing home a steelhead from the Mack.

The Santiams are moving as one, an unusual situation as these rivers are independent as are the levels and flows – usually. Most anglers target steelhead here but as this isn’t a strong year, try trout.

Water level and flow on the Clackamas will be dropping for a couple of days. There are few coho remaining to target but summer steelhead linger here.

According to our Man on the Sandy, Pro fishing guide Jeff Stoeger of O2BFISHN Guide Service (503-704-7920), coho numbers are still pretty good here and it’s expected to provide fair fishing this weekend.

Northwest – Despite what is historically peak season for fall Chinook, with so much early high water this year, it may still be peak season, just not on that many rivers.

The Wilson and Kilchis Rivers remains the best option, but the Kilchis and Miami River should still have chum salmon available as well. Anglers are not legal to target chum after November 15^th. Don’t overlook the Trask; it too can produce fair late season bright Chinook fishing.

Tillamook Bay anglers are struggling, Chinook have just too easy of an access point at the mouths of these river systems. Bay action is ramping down significantly. That does not mean however the run is over. Trollers can take Chinook on herring well into December.

Anglers fishing the river systems on the north coast may not be too surprised to find slim pickings. All these rivers are well seeded with Chinook, but they got seeded early and most of the fish are nearing their spawning phase.

The Nestucca, Salmon River, Nehalem, and Alsea rivers are fading quickly. Some have been done for weeks already. The North Fork Nehalem Hatchery is reporting only a rare hatchery coho. Anglers are anxiously awaiting the steelhead return.

Crabbers did fair last weekend but extreme tides this weekend will not do anyone any favors. As is typically the case this time of year, the lower Columbia River produced good catches, but that certainly wasn’t the case for everyone.

Don’t go razor clam digging, it remains closed as razors remain toxic for human consumption. Hopefully, we’ll get back after them soon.

Southwest – Crabbing is now closed in the ocean and no offshore trapping of Dungeness will be allowed until the 1st of December.

While fishing at Siltcoos Lake has disappointed many since it opened for wild coho, catches indicate some improvement this week.

Outdoor writer, publisher and Reedsport local, Pete Heley (peteheley.com) reports this week that some yellow perch have come from Tenmile Lake but another nearby lake probably holds the new state record. Pete also reminds us that we’ll be getting four additional days along with Free Fishing Weekend; Nov. 25-26, the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2017.

Despite slow fishing, trollers are still trying in Rogue Bay. Water levels on the lower Rogue are dropping – rapidly. A few steelhead are being taken on the Grants Pass stretch while better catches are coming from the upper Rogue. Bait may be used above Shady Cove Boat Ramp now.

Water level and flow on the Chetco River has been dropping since November 5th. This would be a good river to try for Fall Chinook

Water conditions change rapidly on small rivers like the Elk and Sixes. Chinook fishing has been god at one or the other whenever water conditions are decent.

Eastern – Steelheading is slow on the Deschutes, Fortunately, those redside trout for which the D is also well-known, are in greater number.

The Pacific Northwest Fly Tyers Rendezvous will take place Saturday, November 13th at The Jackson Armory near the Portland Airport.

Steelhead are being caught on the John Day River but fishing is reported as slow to fair. Most anglers use a bobber and sand shrimp.

SW Washington – Although anglers are having to work hard for success, district streams are still offering some coho and Chinook for both bank and boat anglers.

Coho is the primary target on most streams with Cowlitz River anglers with a coho for every 2 boats and for every 5 rods fishing from the bank. The North Fork of the Lewis has both coho and Chinook available.

Klickitat anglers are finding some coho and an occasional Chinook, but action should fade soon. It was a sub-par run, for sure.

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Willamette Valley/Metro – Despite coho and steelhead season open on the mainstem, there isn’t much opportunity to grab onto. Anglers will be in a holding pattern until late March, in anticipation of spring Chinook.

Counts at Willamette Falls show only6 Coho since the first of November and not enough of them to really make a topic. For the best entertainment and fun fishing, try for sturgeon. A little more Challenging but as cooperative as they ever get. Smallmouth are also available here.

McKenzie fly fishers can look forward to beautiful fall foliage and fine water conditions. Trout fishing is expected to be good here but don’t bet any big money on bringing home a steelhead from the Mack.

The Santiams are moving as one, an unusual situation as these rivers are independent as are the levels and flows – usually. Most anglers target steelhead here but as this isn’t a strong year, try trout.

Water level and flow on the Clackamas will be dropping for a couple of days. There are few coho remaining to target but summer steelhead linger here.

According to our Man on the Sandy, Pro fishing guide Jeff Stoeger of O2BFISHN Guide Service (503-704-7920), coho numbers are still pretty good here and it’s expected to provide fair fishing this weekend.

Northwest – Despite what is historically peak season for fall Chinook, with so much early high water this year, it may still be peak season, just not on that many rivers.

The Wilson and Kilchis Rivers remains the best option, but the Kilchis and Miami River should still have chum salmon available as well. Anglers are not legal to target chum after November 15^th. Don’t overlook the Trask; it too can produce fair late season bright Chinook fishing.

Tillamook Bay anglers are struggling, Chinook have just too easy of an access point at the mouths of these river systems. Bay action is ramping down significantly. That does not mean however the run is over. Trollers can take Chinook on herring well into December.

Anglers fishing the river systems on the north coast may not be too surprised to find slim pickings. All these rivers are well seeded with Chinook, but they got seeded early and most of the fish are nearing their spawning phase.

The Nestucca, Salmon River, Nehalem, and Alsea rivers are fading quickly. Some have been done for weeks already. The North Fork Nehalem Hatchery is reporting only a rare hatchery coho. Anglers are anxiously awaiting the steelhead return.

Crabbers did fair last weekend but extreme tides this weekend will not do anyone any favors. As is typically the case this time of year, the lower Columbia River produced good catches, but that certainly wasn’t the case for everyone.

Don’t go razor clam digging, it remains closed as razors remain toxic for human consumption. Hopefully, we’ll get back after them soon.

Southwest – Crabbing is now closed in the ocean and no offshore trapping of Dungeness will be allowed until the 1st of December.

While fishing at Siltcoos Lake has disappointed many since it opened for wild coho, catches indicate some improvement this week.

Outdoor writer, publisher and Reedsport local, Pete Heley (peteheley.com) reports this week that some yellow perch have come from Tenmile Lake but another nearby lake probably holds the new state record. Pete also reminds us that we’ll be getting four additional days along with Free Fishing Weekend; Nov. 25-26, the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2017.

Despite slow fishing, trollers are still trying in Rogue Bay. Water levels on the lower Rogue are dropping – rapidly. A few steelhead are being taken on the Grants Pass stretch while better catches are coming from the upper Rogue. Bait may be used above Shady Cove Boat Ramp now.

Water level and flow on the Chetco River has been dropping since November 5th. This would be a good river to try for Fall Chinook

Water conditions change rapidly on small rivers like the Elk and Sixes. Chinook fishing has been god at one or the other whenever water conditions are decent.

Eastern – Steelheading is slow on the Deschutes, Fortunately, those redside trout for which the D is also well-known, are in greater number.

The Pacific Northwest Fly Tyers Rendezvous will take place Saturday, November 13th at The Jackson Armory near the Portland Airport.

Steelhead are being caught on the John Day River but fishing is reported as slow to fair. Most anglers use a bobber and sand shrimp.

SW Washington – Although anglers are having to work hard for success, district streams are still offering some coho and Chinook for both bank and boat anglers.

Coho is the primary target on most streams with Cowlitz River anglers with a coho for every 2 boats and for every 5 rods fishing from the bank. The North Fork of the Lewis has both coho and Chinook available.

Klickitat anglers are finding some coho and an occasional Chinook, but action should fade soon. It was a sub-par run, for sure.

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Willamette Valley/Metro – Despite coho and steelhead season open on the mainstem, there isn’t much opportunity to grab onto. Anglers will be in a holding pattern until late March, in anticipation of spring Chinook.

Counts at Willamette Falls show only6 Coho since the first of November and not enough of them to really make a topic. For the best entertainment and fun fishing, try for sturgeon. A little more Challenging but as cooperative as they ever get. Smallmouth are also available here.

McKenzie fly fishers can look forward to beautiful fall foliage and fine water conditions. Trout fishing is expected to be good here but don’t bet any big money on bringing home a steelhead from the Mack.

The Santiams are moving as one, an unusual situation as these rivers are independent as are the levels and flows – usually. Most anglers target steelhead here but as this isn’t a strong year, try trout.

Water level and flow on the Clackamas will be dropping for a couple of days. There are few coho remaining to target but summer steelhead linger here.

According to our Man on the Sandy, Pro fishing guide Jeff Stoeger of O2BFISHN Guide Service (503-704-7920), coho numbers are still pretty good here and it’s expected to provide fair fishing this weekend.

Northwest – Despite what is historically peak season for fall Chinook, with so much early high water this year, it may still be peak season, just not on that many rivers.

The Wilson and Kilchis Rivers remains the best option, but the Kilchis and Miami River should still have chum salmon available as well. Anglers are not legal to target chum after November 15^th. Don’t overlook the Trask; it too can produce fair late season bright Chinook fishing.

Tillamook Bay anglers are struggling, Chinook have just too easy of an access point at the mouths of these river systems. Bay action is ramping down significantly. That does not mean however the run is over. Trollers can take Chinook on herring well into December.

Anglers fishing the river systems on the north coast may not be too surprised to find slim pickings. All these rivers are well seeded with Chinook, but they got seeded early and most of the fish are nearing their spawning phase.

The Nestucca, Salmon River, Nehalem, and Alsea rivers are fading quickly. Some have been done for weeks already. The North Fork Nehalem Hatchery is reporting only a rare hatchery coho. Anglers are anxiously awaiting the steelhead return.

Crabbers did fair last weekend but extreme tides this weekend will not do anyone any favors. As is typically the case this time of year, the lower Columbia River produced good catches, but that certainly wasn’t the case for everyone.

Don’t go razor clam digging, it remains closed as razors remain toxic for human consumption. Hopefully, we’ll get back after them soon.

Southwest – Crabbing is now closed in the ocean and no offshore trapping of Dungeness will be allowed until the 1st of December.

While fishing at Siltcoos Lake has disappointed many since it opened for wild coho, catches indicate some improvement this week.

Outdoor writer, publisher and Reedsport local, Pete Heley (peteheley.com) reports this week that some yellow perch have come from Tenmile Lake but another nearby lake probably holds the new state record. Pete also reminds us that we’ll be getting four additional days along with Free Fishing Weekend; Nov. 25-26, the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2017.

Despite slow fishing, trollers are still trying in Rogue Bay. Water levels on the lower Rogue are dropping – rapidly. A few steelhead are being taken on the Grants Pass stretch while better catches are coming from the upper Rogue. Bait may be used above Shady Cove Boat Ramp now.

Water level and flow on the Chetco River has been dropping since November 5th. This would be a good river to try for Fall Chinook

Water conditions change rapidly on small rivers like the Elk and Sixes. Chinook fishing has been god at one or the other whenever water conditions are decent.

Eastern – Steelheading is slow on the Deschutes, Fortunately, those redside trout for which the D is also well-known, are in greater number.

The Pacific Northwest Fly Tyers Rendezvous will take place Saturday, November 13th at The Jackson Armory near the Portland Airport.

Steelhead are being caught on the John Day River but fishing is reported as slow to fair. Most anglers use a bobber and sand shrimp.

SW Washington – Although anglers are having to work hard for success, district streams are still offering some coho and Chinook for both bank and boat anglers.

Coho is the primary target on most streams with Cowlitz River anglers with a coho for every 2 boats and for every 5 rods fishing from the bank. The North Fork of the Lewis has both coho and Chinook available.

Klickitat anglers are finding some coho and an occasional Chinook, but action should fade soon. It was a sub-par run, for sure.

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Willamette Valley/Metro – Although fishing for coho and steelhead resumes on the mainstem Columbia starting Saturday, the bulk of the run is through the lower 125 miles of river, making it highly improbable that success is likely. The entire Columbia remains closed to Chinook since fishery managers downgraded the run size several weeks in a row.

Willamette water levels have been high recently but are dropping and will continue to do so through the weekend. The better fishing right now is for sturgeon although it is 100% catch-and-release.

The McKenzie will get through this weekend of dropping rivers unscathed and, after dropping all week, will be a decent place for trout anglers to try.

Speaking of dropping rivers, the North Santiam will be dropping quite rapidly over the weekend but trying to figure out how it’ll fish in this situation is a challenge.

Waters of the Clackamas River will be far more civilized, dropping over the comin weekend but not such a great distance in a short time. Try for coho or late summer steelhead here.

This week, Pro fishing guide Jeff Stoeger of O2BFISHN Guide Service (503-704-7920) tells us where coho are most likely to be on the Sandy River, when winter steelhead will show and urges waders to avoid Chinook redds.

Northwest – With plenty of water in local area rivers in Tillamook County, driftboaters continue to find success floating many of the counties streams from the Nestucca to the Kilchis. Since the rivers have had a prolonged period of high water activity, Chinook are well distributed in these systems. Small tides this weekend may make the lower reaches the most productive with fresh fish reported early this week on the Trask, Wilson and Kilchis systems.

The Miami, Kilchis and Wilson Rivers have chum salmon available for those that desire a good catch and release option. There has been no rumor of early winter steelhead as of yet.

Tillamook Bay itself will produce sporadic results, but again, with water in the district’s area rivers, fish won’t be spending much time in the estuary this weekend. The Ghost Hole, Bay City and the West Channel should all be options however.

Soft tides should improve success for Dungeness crab catchers. Although all coastal estuaries are options, the lower Columbia and Netarts Bay should be the top options.

The ocean will be out of reach for boaters for the foreseeable future. Salmon, crab and halibut seasons are closed anyway.

Southwest – Halibut season closed at the end of October whether quotas remained or not. It’s too rough to chase ‘em at this time of year regardless.

Bottom fishing, which continues without depth restrictions, rule changes and still includes a single cabezon to fill a limit, is great offshore. The problem is getting out.

Some charter operations closed seasonally at the 1st of October with more closing at the beginning of November. To further confuse the issue, some will reopen on December 1st. Call ahead to be sure.

While ocean crabbing has close until December 1st, bays and estuaries are open and results will be improving in November.

Alsea River steelheaders rejoice, probably, although there’s no hot report or anything but the lower Alse opened on N9ovember 1st. Steelhead to follow.

Author, publisher and blogger Pete Heley (peteheley.com), writing from Reedsport, tells us about a variety of fisheries including salmon, bass, perch and trout and reminds us all that most streams closed for trout fishing at the end of October.

Rogue water levels have been running too high for the river to fish well. As it’s dropping over the coming weekend, there may be opportunities for late summer steelhead. The ‘flies only’ restriction on the upper Rogue has been lifted. Fishing reported to have improved shortly thereafter, particularly where bait is allowed.

Eastern – Trout fishing action on the Deschutes mirrors the water conditions; it’s not so good when it’s muddy but well worthwhile when the water is in good color.

Trout fishing is expected to slow on the Metolius River which has a reputation as a year-’round fishery and rightfully so. But it’s still better in spring.

Cold weather won’t keep avid lake trout trollers away from Crescent Lake. ‘Fact is, they just get started now and seem to enjoy it even more as it gets colder. It’s probably a sickness. Good thing they found the cure!

SW Washington – Effort remains low for salmon in most district tributaries but coho remain available on the Cowlitz and Kalama River systems. Some sea-run cutthroat trout are also being taken on the Cowlitz.

The Klickitat River mouth is producing some coho, albeit sporadically. This fishery should continue to produce through Thanksgiving but anglers should not have high expectations for this fishery.

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Willamette Valley/Metro – Although fishing for coho and steelhead resumes on the mainstem Columbia starting Saturday, the bulk of the run is through the lower 125 miles of river, making it highly improbable that success is likely. The entire Columbia remains closed to Chinook since fishery managers downgraded the run size several weeks in a row.

Willamette water levels have been high recently but are dropping and will continue to do so through the weekend. The better fishing right now is for sturgeon although it is 100% catch-and-release.

The McKenzie will get through this weekend of dropping rivers unscathed and, after dropping all week, will be a decent place for trout anglers to try.

Speaking of dropping rivers, the North Santiam will be dropping quite rapidly over the weekend but trying to figure out how it’ll fish in this situation is a challenge.

Waters of the Clackamas River will be far more civilized, dropping over the comin weekend but not such a great distance in a short time. Try for coho or late summer steelhead here.

This week, Pro fishing guide Jeff Stoeger of O2BFISHN Guide Service (503-704-7920) tells us where coho are most likely to be on the Sandy River, when winter steelhead will show and urges waders to avoid Chinook redds.

Northwest – With plenty of water in local area rivers in Tillamook County, driftboaters continue to find success floating many of the counties streams from the Nestucca to the Kilchis. Since the rivers have had a prolonged period of high water activity, Chinook are well distributed in these systems. Small tides this weekend may make the lower reaches the most productive with fresh fish reported early this week on the Trask, Wilson and Kilchis systems.

The Miami, Kilchis and Wilson Rivers have chum salmon available for those that desire a good catch and release option. There has been no rumor of early winter steelhead as of yet.

Tillamook Bay itself will produce sporadic results, but again, with water in the district’s area rivers, fish won’t be spending much time in the estuary this weekend. The Ghost Hole, Bay City and the West Channel should all be options however.

Soft tides should improve success for Dungeness crab catchers. Although all coastal estuaries are options, the lower Columbia and Netarts Bay should be the top options.

The ocean will be out of reach for boaters for the foreseeable future. Salmon, crab and halibut seasons are closed anyway.

Southwest – Halibut season closed at the end of October whether quotas remained or not. It’s too rough to chase ‘em at this time of year regardless.

Bottom fishing, which continues without depth restrictions, rule changes and still includes a single cabezon to fill a limit, is great offshore. The problem is getting out.

Some charter operations closed seasonally at the 1st of October with more closing at the beginning of November. To further confuse the issue, some will reopen on December 1st. Call ahead to be sure.

While ocean crabbing has close until December 1st, bays and estuaries are open and results will be improving in November.

Alsea River steelheaders rejoice, probably, although there’s no hot report or anything but the lower Alse opened on N9ovember 1st. Steelhead to follow.

Author, publisher and blogger Pete Heley (peteheley.com), writing from Reedsport, tells us about a variety of fisheries including salmon, bass, perch and trout and reminds us all that most streams closed for trout fishing at the end of October.

Rogue water levels have been running too high for the river to fish well. As it’s dropping over the coming weekend, there may be opportunities for late summer steelhead. The ‘flies only’ restriction on the upper Rogue has been lifted. Fishing reported to have improved shortly thereafter, particularly where bait is allowed.

Eastern – Trout fishing action on the Deschutes mirrors the water conditions; it’s not so good when it’s muddy but well worthwhile when the water is in good color.

Trout fishing is expected to slow on the Metolius River which has a reputation as a year-’round fishery and rightfully so. But it’s still better in spring.

Cold weather won’t keep avid lake trout trollers away from Crescent Lake. ‘Fact is, they just get started now and seem to enjoy it even more as it gets colder. It’s probably a sickness. Good thing they found the cure!

SW Washington – Effort remains low for salmon in most district tributaries but coho remain available on the Cowlitz and Kalama River systems. Some sea-run cutthroat trout are also being taken on the Cowlitz.

The Klickitat River mouth is producing some coho, albeit sporadically. This fishery should continue to produce through Thanksgiving but anglers should not have high expectations for this fishery.

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Willamette Valley/Metro – With the Columbia River closed for the pursuit of all salmon and steelhead, focus for metro anglers will go elsewhere, such as the Willamette, Clackamas and Sandy Rivers and of course the Oregon Coast. Don’t look for Columbia River information until 2017.

Level and flow of the lower Willamette have returned to whence they started 10 days ago. At least most all the debris has washed out so the lower river is safer to boat now. Bass fishing has been good.

The McKenzie River has continued to suffer in terms of water level and flow as precipitation and snowmelt cause the waters to swell. Fishing in the coming week is a bit of a long shot here.

While the Santiams are often reported as “blown out” in this space, in a delightful change of pace, the entire system will be dropping and fishable in the coming week with fish scattered.

Clackamas water levels are rising currently but will be dropping on Friday this week and continue through the weekend. Fishing is usually better when a river drops. Steelhead and coho are well distributed.

According to our insider on the Sandy River, Pro fishing guide Jeff Stoeger of O2BFISHN Guide Service (503-704-7920) tells us where to go to catch all those coho that came in on the last freshet.

Northwest – It’s game on in Tillamook County with most district rivers and Tillamook Bay all options for anglers in driftboats and sleds this weekend.

The Wilson has been fishing particularly good lately, with some boats taking limits of fall Chinook from the lower reaches on Tuesday. One 51-pound Chinook was reportedly caught downstream of Sollie Smith Bridge. The Trask and Nestucca have been putting out fish as well. Driftboaters haven’t enjoyed these kind of friendly water conditions for many years. The Kilchis is also an option but good numbers of Chinook have yet to show. Chum salmon are present in good numbers however.

The Ghost Hole bite has been consistent, starting half way through the incoming tide. Bay City is also an option as is the West Channel. The West Channel has cooled however, as the Trask and Tillamook Chinook fade and Wilson and Kilchis River run fish dominate the bay right now. Since these fish utilize the east side of the bay to access their home rivers, the Ghost Hole will remain the best bet for the remainder of the season.

The Salmon and Nehalem Rivers are done for the year. Chinook runs on these rivers are well distributed in upstream tributaries or in the case of the Salmon River, at the hatchery. Interest is over until winter steelhead season. The North Fork Nehalem remains an option for late running coho salmon, just not a good one. Depending on run size, an early winter steelhead may show here soon.

The ocean may offer up a small window of opportunity late in the weekend. Likely a bit too rough for anglers to justify a trip to the deep reef however. Large lingcod await if the seas calm.

Crabbing is fair at best in most estuaries, with the lower Columbia being the exception. Weekend tides aren’t the best however, it may be best to wait a week.

Southwest – Offshore bottom fishing is providing limits for all of rockfish and anglers are fishing without depth restriction. The challenge is finding a day this time of year to launch.

Once again, author, publisher and blogger Pete Heley (peteheley.com) graces TGF with his wisdom and knowledge, reminding us that while ocean crabbing is closed through November that the lower tidewater areas of Oregon’s coastal rivers are open the entire year and there were a number of decent catches made by dock crabbers at Winchester Bay last week.

October 28-29 is the last chance for all-depth halibut as offshore conditions were too terrible to fish the last opening earlier in October. Halibut fishing closes state-wide on October 31st.

High water has caused big changes on the Rogue River. The troll fishery died when fresh water caused Chinook to run upstream while lower river fishing was quashed by too much water. This will be the story over the coming weekend for much of the Rogue River.

Despite good conditions recently for catching Chinook by backbouncing eggs or pulling plugs on the Chetco, only bobber fishing is allowed above RM 2.2 in an effort to reduce snagging.

Chinook are being caught on the Elk and Sixes Rivers when conditions are conducive, however, water color and flow changes quickly on the small, dynamic coastal tributaries.

Fishing at Diamond Lake improved as temperatures moderated. Now with snow on the ground in spots fishing continues with bait still best.

Eastern – Reports this week indicate that while the Deschutes has been troubled by rainstorms periodically, it’s been fishing well for trout this week.

Crane Prairie has continued to prove itself a worthwhile destination through the fall months. Bait fishers have been doing well this week.

According to Mah-Hah Outfitters Internet posting, the John Day fishery has switched from smallmouth bass to summer steelhead with the seasons.

SW Washington – The Cowlitz is producing some coho and sea run cutthroat trout. The fishery is winding down here, not that it ever got ramped up.

North Fork Lewis coho are also an option but anglers aren’t very motivated given poor success rates. Nothing is likely to change here anytime soon.

The Klickitat system is producing an occasional coho but like most coho fisheries on the Columbia, numbers are dramatically down.

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Willamette Valley/Metro – For all intents and purposes, the Columbia River sport fishery is done. As of Saturday, October 22nd, it’s officially done. With the run size DOWNGRADE again, it’s been discovered that we have overharvested what we should have. It might even be moral to cease fishing immediately. It might be time for catch and release fishing for sturgeon on the mainstem and lower Willamette River.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen the Willamette as high as it is now as it is just cresting from storm fronts which have passed. It’ll be too dangerous to boat or fish for several days.

Waters of the McKenzie River are still high but dropping and will produce trout (and possibly steelhead) once water has dropped.

The entire Santiam system is, in angler’s vernacular, blown out. Water here will remain too high to fish anytime in the coming week.

While the Clackamas is high, the color isn’t too bad and it is hoped that additional fish entered during the high water event. Try it as it’s dropping.

According to our Sandy Guru and Pro fishing guide Jeff Stoeger of O2BFISHN Guide Service (503-704-7920), there is not a lot of reason for optimism in the next couple of days, but the river should fish in the coming week as the freezing level drops.

Northwest – Following the intense rain storm of last weekend, fishing in Tillamook Bay picked up by Tuesday, producing some quality sized Chinook for trollers in the Ghost Hole. It seems the Ghost Hole was the consistent producer, both the last part of outgoing tide and the last half of incoming tide. Still not much happening in the West Channel.

Local area rivers saw yet another rise on Thursday, which will put rivers in near ideal shape by the weekend. Smaller streams like the Kilchis produced fair catches of mostly coho but some Chinook were caught in other systems such as the Necanicum and North Fork Nehalem. Of course, coho were the mainstay on the North Fork but we’re clearly on the last half of the run, at least for hatchery fish.

The Nestucca, Wilson and Trask should produce by the weekend. There were some fish caught in the Trask tidewater early in the week but seasoned veterans were the real winners. It’s pretty challenging for beginner fishermen to know the habits when conditions are tough.

Crabbing has slowed in most north coast estuaries with Netarts Bay the exception. There is no sign of calming seas.

Crabbing in the lower Columbia River estuary remains fair to good.

Southwest – As storms kept recreational and charter boats from launching out of central Oregon ports, some charter operations have closed for the winter. Be sure to call ahead to book a trip.

October 15 will be the last day to try for Dungeness crab in the ocean. The season will be closed in the ocean for crab from October 16 through November 30.

In his regular weekly report, Pete Heley, author and publisher and fishing guru (peteheley.com) reminds us there is no coho salmon season on Tenmile Lakes this year but it will open for wild coho in 2017 on a new schedule.

There has been no word from ODFW officials regarding any extension on the central coast all0depth halibut season. When we know, you’ll know.

Rogue Bay has gone quiet following the storms earlier this week. All that water moved Chinook 9oout of the bay as they head upstream to spawn. The entire river is still a little out of shape so head upstream if you fish it.

While still cleaning up from the storm, the Chetco River does get some Chinook and offers a fine fishery. Only the waters below river mile 2.2 are open at this time.

Fines for misidentifying coho for Chinook can be as high as $1500. We urge all who fish for salmon in Oregon to know the difference.

Eastern – Between rain, co9d weather and high wind, we have heard little from east-side anglers, so if you go, let us know how it was!

Deschutes anglers are periodically dealing with the muddy outflow from White River which, when active, will roil the lower Deschutes. Plug pullers are taking a few steelhead at the mouth.

While a highly technical river, the Metolius has been fishing well and should continue to do so for those who can crack the code.

SW Washington – High waters on most district streams limited interest and success this week. As rivers drop, the Cowlitz and North Fork Lewis will remain the best options for coho and Chinook. Don’t expect banner numbers of either however, but it will represent the best opportunity this fall, to catch a fresh fish in one of these district rivers.

Drano Lake is still putting out a rare Chinook, this fishery is effectively over however.

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Willamette Valley/Metro – Hey! Have you heard? There’s a storm coming! In the coming week, waters of the lower Willamette will rise, become muddy and fill with Debris. This will be an unsafe time to be out there in a boat so wait until conditions improve.

While the McKenzie can be a fun and productive winter trout fishery at times, this is not one of those times.

Commonly, the North and South Santiam rivers don’t rise and fall similarly. That will not be the case over the next several days as the North, South and mainstem Santiams are gonna blow.

Water level and flow at Clackamas River a rocketing skyward today as they warm up to really get busy with the increase over the coming weekend. There are steelhead and coho in the system.

In his regular weekly report on the Sandy River, Pro fishing guide Jeff Stoeger of O2BFISHN Guide Service (503-704-7920) is cautiously optimistic. There will be plenty of water over the next few days but it is hoped that fish enter as well.

Columbia fishing report – with the wicked weather on tap for this weekend, anglers are less than excited about fishing.

Catch rates continue to slow down with the best action remaining in the Bonneville stretch.

Anglers will start to find more dark fish in the catch, and the run size will likely continue to be downgraded in the next couple of weeks

This season will effectively be over after this weekend. That’s assuming people remain motivated to fish.

Northcoast fishing report – anglers have folded up for the weekend. The forecasted weather system seems to be coming to fruition, which makes for a poor forecast for weekend trollers.

It is likely that those participating in the weekend fishery will call it quits for the foreseeable future.

The rain system will swell local area Tillamook county rivers, but action should pick up by early next week. Look for more detail in the full section of The Guide’s Forecast.

don’t count on action to improve this week, the season on the mainstem Columbia is about to wind up.

Anglers won’t be that excited to participate in the fishery, Given the weather forecast that is approaching this reach.

This will be a good week to take off, as inclement weather and strong winds will likely put people off from being motivated to harvest mainstem Columbia River chinook salmon.

Anglers will continue to struggle to find fresh salmon in the next couple of weeks.

Southwest – Wherever you fish this weekend, there will be too much water and way too much winds at times. Please exercise caution and good judgement. Even those of us who dedicate our lives to fishing know that it’s just a fish. You might believe in yourself (a little) given how really crummy conditions are going to be into the coming week.

Siltcoos Lake, where trolling for wild coho is allowed, has been poor lately but regulars say there’s a chance it’ll pick up.

The Coquille River is one which has been productive over past seasons for Chinook although it’s been slow lately.

The last round of rainfall in the Gold Beach area did a fairly good job of stalling the Rogue Bay troll fishery. There are still some coho around but most are wild and must be released. Half-pounders are attracting the most attention form fly casters in the Agness stretch. With little action in the Grants Pass stretch, only the occasional colored Chinook is being landed. Action has slowed for fly fishers on the upper Rogue.

Local anglers who devoutly fish the Elk River whenever sufficient water is flowing to allow for that activity. These anglers are anxiously awaiting rainfall.

Trout fishing at Diamond Lake has been hot and cold. The fingerlings planted this spring are already six to eight inches long.

Is there anything to do this weekend if all the rivers are blown?

Eastern – The Deschutes has been muddy periodically with the White River contributing every so often to the lower section. Wait it out.

As the water cools at Crane Prairie Reservoir, trout will be in the deepest parts of the lake.

The Metolius is often considered one of those places which will fish at any time of the year and is challenging anytime.

Fly fishers tell us that East Lake has been fishing well.

This week, kokanee fingerlings were planted at Detroit Lake. These are the fish will be catching next year.

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