South Umpqua River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank Fishing Oregon's Overlooked South Coast Run
The South Umpqua River offers some of Oregon's most accessible fall Chinook salmon fishing, with bank access points from Canyonville to Roseburg. Here's how to time it, rig it, and find the fish before the September crowds show up.
Ochoco Reservoir Summer Fishing: Crappie, Bass, and Yellow Perch in Oregon's Central Highlands
Ochoco Reservoir, just east of Prineville, holds some of central Oregon's best warm-water fishing. Here's how to target crappie, largemouth bass, and yellow perch through the summer season.
Elk River Fall Chinook: Oregon's Premier South Coast Salmon Destination
The Elk River in Curry County punches far above its weight for fall Chinook salmon. Here's everything you need to know to fish it right from August through November.
Illinois River Summer Steelhead: Wild Fish in Oregon's Most Remote Siskiyou Canyon
The Illinois River is one of Oregon's last truly wild steelhead rivers — remote, uncompromising, and worth every step of the approach. Here's what you need to know to fish it in July and August.
Willamette River Summer Smallmouth Bass: Wade and Float Tactics from Corvallis to Salem
The Willamette's mainstem runs clear and warm by July, and the smallmouth bass fishing between Corvallis and Salem reaches its annual peak. Here's how to find fish, what to throw, and the best access points for wading or floating this underrated Oregon river.
Upper Klamath Lake Summer Fishing: Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and the Agency Lake Connection
Oregon's largest natural lake holds trophy rainbows and kokanee salmon all summer long. Here's where to launch, what to run, and how to put fish in the box at Upper Klamath and Agency Lake.
Sauvie Island Summer Bass and Panfish: The Metro-Area Fishing Paradise 15 Minutes from Portland
You don't need to drive four hours into the backcountry to catch fish in Oregon. Sauvie Island's sloughs, lakes, and Columbia River backwaters hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish all summer long — and they're less than 15 miles from downtown Portland.
Lower Deschutes River Smallmouth Bass: July Peak Season from Macks Canyon to the Columbia
July is the pinnacle of the Lower Deschutes smallmouth bass season. Here's how to fish the 25-mile roadless canyon between Macks Canyon and Heritage Landing — one of Oregon's most rewarding summer float trips.
North Santiam River Summer Steelhead: A Wade Angler's Guide to Oregon's Western Cascades Wild Fish
The North Santiam holds a run of wild summer steelhead that most anglers drive right past on the way to more famous rivers. Here's how to find and catch them.
Rogue River Estuary Chinook at Gold Beach: Summer Salmon Tactics for Oregon's Best-Kept July Secret
Every July, the Rogue River estuary at Gold Beach produces chrome-bright Chinook salmon from 15 to 35+ pounds with far less pressure than the Columbia or Willamette. Here's how to fish it.
Pine Hollow Reservoir: Summer Largemouth Bass and Crappie Fishing in Oregon's Wasco County Foothills
Pine Hollow Reservoir sits at 1,700 feet in Oregon's Wasco County, offering consistent largemouth bass and crappie fishing with minimal pressure. Here's how to target both species during the summer months.
Owyhee Lake Fishing Guide: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Catfish in Oregon's Largest Desert Reservoir
Owyhee Lake stretches 53 miles through one of Oregon's most remote desert canyons, hiding world-class largemouth bass, black crappie, and channel catfish. Here's your complete summer fishing guide.