Tuesday, August 11, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
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Fall Chinook on Oregon's Rogue River: A Complete Drift Fishing Guide from Grants Pass to the Tide

Fall Chinook on Oregon's Rogue River: A Complete Drift Fishing Guide from Grants Pass to the Tide

Fall Chinook season on the Rogue River draws serious anglers from across the Pacific Northwest. Here's everything you need to know about drift fishing one of Oregon's most legendary salmon rivers.

By HFR Staff  · August 10, 2026
Tahkenitch and Eel Lake Summer Fishing: Bass, Cutthroat, and Perch on Oregon's Coastal Dune Lakes

Tahkenitch and Eel Lake Summer Fishing: Bass, Cutthroat, and Perch on Oregon's Coastal Dune Lakes

Tucked inside the Oregon Dunes NRA south of Florence, Tahkenitch and Eel Lake produce largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead catfish, and sea-run cutthroat all summer long — with almost no crowds.

By HFR Staff  · August 9, 2026
Siuslaw River Fall Chinook Salmon: Oregon's Mid-Coast Sleeper Run

Siuslaw River Fall Chinook Salmon: Oregon's Mid-Coast Sleeper Run

While crowds hit the Tillamook and Wilson, the Siuslaw quietly delivers consistent fall Chinook fishing. Here's everything you need to know about Oregon's most overlooked mid-coast salmon river.

By HFR Staff  · August 8, 2026
Fall Chum Salmon on Oregon's Kilchis and Miami Rivers: Tactics for the November Coastal Run

Fall Chum Salmon on Oregon's Kilchis and Miami Rivers: Tactics for the November Coastal Run

Chum salmon are the most overlooked species on the Oregon coast, but anglers who figure out the Kilchis and Miami rivers in November find chrome fish up to 15 pounds with almost no competition. Here's how to cash in.

By HFR Staff  · August 7, 2026
Chetco River Fall Chinook: Oregon's Trophy South Coast Salmon Destination

Chetco River Fall Chinook: Oregon's Trophy South Coast Salmon Destination

The Chetco River at Brookings consistently produces some of the largest wild king salmon on the Oregon coast. Here's everything you need to know about timing, tactics, access, and regulations for this late-season trophy fishery.

By HFR Staff  · August 6, 2026
Summer Kokanee Trolling at Lemolo Lake: Oregon's Hidden North Umpqua High-Cascades Fishery

Summer Kokanee Trolling at Lemolo Lake: Oregon's Hidden North Umpqua High-Cascades Fishery

Lemolo Lake sits at 3,400 feet in the North Umpqua drainage and produces some of Oregon's best landlocked kokanee salmon every summer — if you know when to go and how to troll it.

By HFR Staff  · August 5, 2026
Klamath River Salmon and Steelhead: Oregon's Historic Dam Removal and What It Means for Anglers

Klamath River Salmon and Steelhead: Oregon's Historic Dam Removal and What It Means for Anglers

The largest dam removal in U.S. history has reopened hundreds of miles of the Klamath River to salmon and steelhead. Here's what Oregon anglers need to know heading into the 2026 fall season.

By HFR Staff  · August 4, 2026
Sandy River Fall Chinook: Early Run Bank Fishing Before the September Rush

Sandy River Fall Chinook: Early Run Bank Fishing Before the September Rush

The Sandy River's fall Chinook run kicks off in August, well before most Oregon anglers realize it. Here's how to get ahead of the crowd and put a chrome fish on the bank before summer ends.

By HFR Staff  · August 3, 2026
South Umpqua River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank Fishing Oregon's Overlooked South Coast Run

South Umpqua River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank Fishing Oregon's Overlooked South Coast Run

The South Umpqua River offers some of Oregon's most accessible fall Chinook salmon fishing, with bank access points from Canyonville to Roseburg. Here's how to time it, rig it, and find the fish before the September crowds show up.

By HFR Staff  · August 2, 2026
Ochoco Reservoir Summer Fishing: Crappie, Bass, and Yellow Perch in Oregon's Central Highlands

Ochoco Reservoir Summer Fishing: Crappie, Bass, and Yellow Perch in Oregon's Central Highlands

Ochoco Reservoir, just east of Prineville, holds some of central Oregon's best warm-water fishing. Here's how to target crappie, largemouth bass, and yellow perch through the summer season.

By HFR Staff  · August 1, 2026
Elk River Fall Chinook: Oregon's Premier South Coast Salmon Destination

Elk River Fall Chinook: Oregon's Premier South Coast Salmon Destination

The Elk River in Curry County punches far above its weight for fall Chinook salmon. Here's everything you need to know to fish it right from August through November.

By HFR Staff  · July 31, 2026
Illinois River Summer Steelhead: Wild Fish in Oregon's Most Remote Siskiyou Canyon

Illinois River Summer Steelhead: Wild Fish in Oregon's Most Remote Siskiyou Canyon

The Illinois River is one of Oregon's last truly wild steelhead rivers — remote, uncompromising, and worth every step of the approach. Here's what you need to know to fish it in July and August.

By HFR Staff  · July 30, 2026