Surf Perch Fishing on the Oregon Coast: Tactics for Beach and Jetty Anglers
Surf perch are one of the most underrated fisheries on the Oregon coast — accessible year-round, no boat required, and willing to bite when other species shut down. Here is how to catch them consistently from the beach and jetties.
Oregon Coast Dungeness Crab: A Complete Guide to Recreational Crabbing
Oregon's coast offers world-class Dungeness crab action from Newport to Coos Bay. Here's everything you need to know — gear, tides, bait, and the best bays — to fill your pot this season.
Kokanee Salmon Fishing in Oregon: Odell Lake, Crescent Lake, and the Best High-Country Tactics
Kokanee salmon are one of Oregon's most underrated fisheries. Here's everything you need to find fish on Odell Lake, Crescent Lake, and other top high-country waters this summer.
Oregon Pacific Halibut Fishing: Offshore Tactics for the Summer Season
Oregon's offshore halibut season kicks off each spring and brings some of the Pacific Northwest's most exciting bottom fishing. Here's what you need to know to put fish in the box.
Smallmouth Bass on the John Day River: A Float Fishing Guide
The John Day River in eastern Oregon holds world-class smallmouth bass fishing — and almost nobody knows about it. Here's how to plan your float, find fish, and land bronzebacks in canyon country.
Spring Chinook Salmon on the Willamette River: Timing, Tactics, and Top Spots
May means spring Chinook on the Willamette. Here is how to read the river, pick your gear, and land a bright king before the run peaks.
Bass Fishing in Eastern Oregon: Hidden Lakes and Reservoirs
Eastern Oregon's reservoirs and impoundments hold surprisingly good largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing that most anglers drive right past on their way to the trout streams. From Owyhee Reservoir to the Columbia River pools, here's where to find Oregon bass and how to catch them.
Winter Steelhead on the North Umpqua: A River Worth the Drive
The North Umpqua River is one of Oregon's finest wild steelhead rivers, offering a winter run that tests your skills from November through March. From access points to gear setups and fly patterns, here's what you need to know before your first trip to this legendary river.
Night Fishing for Catfish on Oregon's Willamette River
Oregon's Willamette River holds a thriving channel catfish population that most anglers overlook. After dark from June through September, these fish move into the shallows and feed aggressively. Here's a complete guide to targeting them with the right gear, bait, and locations.
Best Trout Flies for Central Oregon: A Seasonal Hatch Guide
Central Oregon's rivers and lakes offer some of the best dry fly fishing in the West, with a hatch calendar that spans nine months of the year. From March Skwalas to fall Mahogany Duns, knowing which flies to throw and when is the key to consistent trout on the surface.
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Guide: Everything You Need to Know
The Deschutes River is Oregon's most iconic fly fishing destination, offering world-class wild rainbow trout and summer steelhead in a spectacular high desert canyon. From hatch timing to access points and fly patterns, this complete guide covers everything you need for a successful trip.
The 14-Day Nomad November: Fly Fishing Road Trip from Oregon to Jackson Hole
A 14-day fly fishing road trip from Central Oregon through Idaho Falls to Jackson Hole, Wyoming — chasing late-season trout in three states via RV camping.