Odell Lake Mackinaw (Lake Trout): Deep Jigging and Trolling Oregon's High Cascade Trophy Fishery
Odell Lake holds Oregon's best mackinaw (lake trout) fishery, with trophy fish prowling deep, cold water year-round. Here's how to target them with deep jigging and trolling tactics at this stunning High Cascades gem.
Fall Coho Salmon on Oregon's Mid-Coast Rivers: Siletz, Yaquina, and Salmon River Timing and Tactics
September and October coho returns to Oregon's mid-coast rivers are among the most accessible and rewarding salmon fisheries in the state. Here's how to read the conditions and catch fish on three of the best.
Coquille River Fall Chinook Salmon: Timing, Access, and Bank Fishing Tactics for Oregon's Best South Coast Run
The Coquille River is one of Oregon's most underrated fall Chinook destinations. Learn when the fish arrive, where to stand, and how to catch them from the bank.
Coos Bay Fall Chinook and Coho Preview: Bank Tactics for Oregon's South Coast Estuary
Coos Bay's fall salmon run is one of Oregon's most accessible and underrated fisheries. Here's how to position yourself for success from the bank before the September push.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.