Tuesday, August 11, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
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Fishing

98 articles

Surf Perch Fishing on the Oregon Coast: Tactics for Beach and Jetty Anglers

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 17, 2026
Oregon Coast Dungeness Crab: A Complete Guide to Recreational Crabbing

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 16, 2026
Kokanee Salmon Fishing in Oregon: Odell Lake, Crescent Lake, and the Best High-Country Tactics

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 15, 2026
Oregon Pacific Halibut Fishing: Offshore Tactics for the Summer Season

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 14, 2026
Smallmouth Bass on the John Day River: A Float Fishing Guide

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 13, 2026
Spring Chinook Salmon on the Willamette River: Timing, Tactics, and Top Spots

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.

By HFR Staff  · May 12, 2026
Bass Fishing in Eastern Oregon: Hidden Lakes and Reservoirs

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.

By HFR Staff  · April 12, 2026
Winter Steelhead on the North Umpqua: A River Worth the Drive

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.

By HFR Staff  · March 28, 2026
Night Fishing for Catfish on Oregon's Willamette 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.

By HFR Staff  · March 15, 2026
Best Trout Flies for Central Oregon: A Seasonal Hatch Guide

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.

By HFR Staff  · February 20, 2026
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Guide: Everything You Need to Know

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.

By HFR Staff  · February 8, 2026
The 14-Day Nomad November: Fly Fishing Road Trip from Oregon to Jackson Hole

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.

By HFR Staff  · November 28, 2025