Oregon Fishing
Oregon Fishing- A guide to news, reports and information for Salmon, steelhead and sturgeon fishing for Oregon rivers and ocean.
2014 Fishing Calendar
Every year I give those who have fished with me in the past the opportunity to book early for the upcoming seasons. Spots and days are limited so this is a good opportunity to plan ahead and make sure you’ve got prime days to look forward to. This coming year looks to be as good or […]
Hatchery and Wild- Directors Cut
Hatchery and Wild, the short film, premiered January 30th at the Mission Theater. The event was full to capacity by 6:15p and the theater turned people away for the next 45 minutes until show time. The turn out and enthusiasm for the film was incredible. In the fall of this year the Association of NW […]
The Real Steelhead Season is About to Get Going
When I first started guiding steelhead fishing started in December. Big numbers would return throughout the northwest and yes we had fun! Fast forward some years and today the real fishing gets going the end of January and runs through March. The run on the Wilson and Nestucca Rivers is a combination of Hatchery Broodstock […]
Willamette River Spring Chinook Forecast- Little Bird Report
Here’s the inside scoop on the 2014 Willamette River Spring Chinook run With the media work I do I’m always mining for the latest in fish and wildlife news. Some of the info I get from news releases, but the best information usually comes from a network of little birds that I’ve been fortunate enough […]
Winter Steelhead Fishing- Yes it’s time for another year
Small rivers and the opportunity to fish them for steelhead is one of my favorite things. They fight hard of course and not everyone can catch them. It makes it all interesting, challenging and even rewarding. Last year’s early run was nothing to write home about, but the late run offered up some pretty incredible […]
A November Rain? Our Salmon fishing needs it!
Tillamook Bay’s Wilson and Trask River are ready for big things if we can get some rain. The lack of rain is getting a bit old, but we’ve managed to slug it out this week anyway. Only one day of poor results and several decent days means we’re doing better than most. It pays to […]
November Means… River Fishing for Fall Salmon!
The Wilson, Trask and Nestucca Rivers will bring loads of fun for November Salmon fishermen. River fishing for fall salmon in Tillamook County holds special meaning for me as a guide. Having cut my teeth as a guide on the Wilson, Trask and Nestucca Rivers, the month of November really gets my blood going. I’ll […]
Tillamook Bay Salmon Fishing- Latest Client Video
A video is a great way to make a guide proud. A big thanks to Steve B. for passing these video’s along. The group had a nice day together on all fronts. The Tillamook weather cooperated and the Salmon did as well. This video is of “Lucky” Larry and first of his two fish for […]
NW Steelheaders Shot Tournament a Success
After 25 years the SH*T Tournament becomes the SHOT Tournament. I was invited to emcee the latest ANWS tournament held in Tillamook. This is the first year of a tournament that will now become another fund raiser for the Steelheaders. The participation was great, the food fantastic and the enthusiasm to do it again next […]
Tillamook Bay Salmon Fishing Hold Over Tides Produce
I circle the hold over tides at Tillamook Bay in January when I start booking trips. I love fishing these tides and was excited to arrive from an incredible Columbia River Gorge season to a system full of big chrome Fall Chinook. I’ve had a number of great folks out in the last week and […]