Fly Fishing the Upper Williamson River: Redband Trout in Southern Oregon's Klamath Country
The upper Williamson River is one of southern Oregon's most underrated fly fishing destinations. Learn how to target wild redband trout in this spring-fed Klamath Basin gem.
Sea-Run Cutthroat Trout on Oregon's Coastal Streams: Tactics, Timing, and the Best Rivers
Oregon's coastal cutthroat trout — the sea-run version — are one of the most underrated fly fishing targets in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to find them, when to go, and what to throw.
Columbia River Shad Fishing: Oregon's Hardest-Fighting Spring Run
The American shad run hits the Columbia every May and June, stacking up fish by the millions — and most Oregon anglers are still sleeping on it. Here's how to get in on one of the Northwest's most action-packed fisheries.
Largemouth Bass Fishing at Fern Ridge Reservoir: Oregon's Best Warmwater Opportunity Near Eugene
Fern Ridge Reservoir west of Eugene is Oregon's most productive largemouth bass fishery. Here's how to fish it from early summer through fall—launch ramps, structure, lures, and tactics that actually work.
Oregon Offshore Albacore Tuna Fishing: Timing, Tackle, and Finding the Blue Water
Every summer, Pacific albacore tuna push north into Oregon waters aboard warm blue currents. Here's how to find them, rig for them, and bring a cooler full of the best-eating fish in the ocean back to the dock.
Summer Chinook Salmon on the Columbia River: Trolling and Bank Fishing Tactics for Oregon Anglers
The Columbia River's summer Chinook run is one of the Pacific Northwest's great fisheries. Here's how to target trophy kings from bank or boat during the peak June–August season.
Crappie Fishing at Lake Billy Chinook: Oregon's Premier Warm-Water Fishery
Lake Billy Chinook holds some of the best crappie fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to find them, what gear to use, and when to go for big slabs.
Trolling for Trophy Rainbows at Wickiup Reservoir: Oregon's High-Desert Sleeper Fishery
Wickiup Reservoir holds some of the largest rainbow trout in Oregon, yet it rarely makes the headlines. Here's how to work this 10,000-acre high-desert gem for fish pushing 5 pounds and beyond.
Bank Fishing Detroit Lake for Summer Trout: Timing, Bait, and the Best Access Points
Detroit Lake is one of Oregon's premier summer trout fisheries, and you don't need a boat to cash in. Here's how to work the banks for stocked and wild rainbow trout from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Walleye Fishing at Brownlee Reservoir: Oregon's Best-Kept Secret
Brownlee Reservoir sits right on the Oregon-Idaho border and holds some of the best walleye fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to target them across all seasons.
Summer Steelhead on the Lower Deschutes River: Wade Fishing Tactics for Oregon's Premier Run
The Lower Deschutes River is one of the West's top summer steelhead fisheries. Here's how to read water, pick flies, and land chrome-bright fish from the bank or in the wade.
Columbia River White Sturgeon: Bank Access, Bait Rigs, and Season Rules for Oregon Anglers
Oregon's Columbia River holds some of the largest white sturgeon in the world. Here's everything you need to know about legal retention windows, proven bait setups, and the best bank fishing spots from Bonneville to The Dalles.