Summer Steelhead on the Sandy River: Hatchery Returns, Access Points, and Late-Summer Tactics
The Sandy River is one of the most accessible summer steelhead fisheries in Oregon, offering hatchery returns from July through September right outside Portland. Here is how to fish it effectively.
Tiger Muskie Fishing at Henry Hagg Lake: Oregon's Premier Trophy Predator Fishery
Henry Hagg Lake near Forest Grove holds some of the largest tiger muskies in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to target these aggressive, toothy predators from boat and bank.
Clackamas River Spring Chinook: A Bank Angler's Guide to Oregon's Metro-Area Salmon Run
The Clackamas River offers one of Oregon's most accessible spring Chinook runs—big fish within an hour of Portland. Here's how to work the bank holes, pick your gear, and time the peak of the run.
Summer Trout on the McKenzie River: Wade Fishing Oregon's Classic Wild Cutthroat Water
The McKenzie River runs cold and clear through June, and the wild cutthroat and rainbow trout that hold in its riffles and pocket water are as willing as they'll be all year. Here's how to read the river and catch fish from Eugene to the headwaters.
Summer Smallmouth Bass on the Owyhee River: Kayak and Wade Fishing Oregon's Canyon Country
The Owyhee River canyon in southeastern Oregon is one of the most underrated smallmouth bass fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to fish it in summer.
Oregon Nearshore Rockfish and Lingcod: A Boater's Guide to Summer Bottom Fishing the Pacific Coast
Oregon's nearshore rockfish and lingcod season opens June 1st, offering some of the Pacific Coast's most productive bottom fishing. Here's everything you need to know about gear, location, and regulations for a successful summer trip.
Summer Crappie at Lake Owyhee: Oregon's Remote Reservoir Fishing Guide
Lake Owyhee is one of Oregon's most overlooked warmwater fisheries. Here's how to find and catch crappie all summer long in this sprawling high-desert reservoir.
Upper Deschutes River Redband Trout: Summer Dry Fly Tactics Above Bend
The upper Deschutes above Bend holds one of Oregon’s finest populations of wild redband trout. Here’s how to fish it effectively with dry flies all summer long.
Summer Brook Trout in Oregon's High Alpine Lakes: A Backpacker's Fishing Guide
Oregon's high Cascade and Wallowa alpine lakes hold brook trout all summer long. Here's how to reach them, rig up, and catch fish at altitude.
Oregon Coast Clamming Guide: Razor Clams, Bay Clams, and Low-Tide Tactics for the Pacific Shore
Everything you need to know to dig clams on the Oregon coast — species, tides, tools, limits, and the best beaches and bays from Seaside to Coos Bay.
Coho Salmon on Oregon's Coastal Rivers: Fall Run Tactics for Rain-Swollen Streams
Oregon's fall coho run peaks October through November on coastal streams. Here's how to find and land chrome-bright silvers on rivers like the Nestucca, Siletz, and Alsea.
Fly Fishing the Metolius River: Oregon's Legendary Spring Creek
The Metolius is one of Oregon's most unique and challenging fly fisheries — a crystal-clear spring creek loaded with wild redbands that see plenty of pressure. Here's how to approach it right.