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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