North Umpqua River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank Fishing the Wild Run from Glide to Roseburg
The North Umpqua doesn't get the press of the Rogue or Tillamook Bay, but its fall Chinook run delivers thick, dark fish to bank anglers willing to put in the miles. Here's how to find them from September through November.
Deschutes River Summer Steelhead: August Wade-Fishing and Fly Tactics for Oregon's Premier Canyon River
The Deschutes is Oregon's most storied steelhead river, and August marks the beginning of the summer run. Here's how to wade fish and swing flies for wild B-run steelhead before the crowds arrive.
Youngs Bay Fall Chinook: Bank Fishing Oregon's Astoria-Area September Run
Youngs Bay is one of Oregon's most overlooked fall Chinook fisheries — and if you time it right, you can load the cooler without fighting the crowds upstream. Here's everything you need to know about bank fishing this Astoria-area estuary from late August through September.
Trask River Fall Chinook Salmon: Tillamook County's Premier September Bank Fishing Guide
The Trask River is one of Oregon's most productive north coast Chinook rivers, and the fall run is the main event. Here's how to target big kings from the bank before the rain blows it out.
Dorena Reservoir Summer Largemouth Bass: Eugene's Best Backyard Bass Fishery
Tucked into the forested hills southeast of Cottage Grove, Dorena Reservoir offers Eugene-area bass anglers one of the most productive and overlooked largemouth fisheries in the Willamette Valley. Here's how to fish it in August.
Fall Steelhead on the Clackamas River: Bank and Wade Tactics for Oregon's Metro-Area October Run
The Clackamas River is one of Oregon's most underrated fall steelhead fisheries — 30 minutes from Portland and loaded with wild fish by mid-October. Here's how to get into them from the bank and on foot.
Wilson River Fall Chinook Salmon: August Scouting and September Tactics for Tillamook County's Premier Run
The Wilson River's fall Chinook run is one of Oregon's most productive and accessible coastal salmon fisheries. Here's how to scout it now and crush it when the fish show up in September.
Anthony Lakes Fishing Guide: Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Oregon's Blue Mountains
A complete fishing guide to the Anthony Lakes basin near Baker City — alpine brook trout, rainbow trout, and the scenic cirque lakes of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest at 7,100 feet elevation.
Crooked River Tailwater Brown Trout: Oregon's High Desert Gem Below Bowman Dam
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam near Prineville is one of Oregon's most productive and overlooked tailwater fisheries — clear, cold, and loaded with brown trout year-round. Here's how to fish it right.
Cultus Lake Summer Fishing: Kokanee Trolling and Trophy Rainbows in Oregon's High Cascades
Cultus Lake sits at 4,700 feet in the Deschutes National Forest and delivers some of Central Oregon's best summer fishing for kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, and largemouth bass. Here's everything you need to hit the water.
Umatilla River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank Fishing Tactics for Oregon's Most Remarkable Columbia Tributary Comeback
The Umatilla River's fall Chinook run is one of Oregon's great conservation success stories — and one of its most overlooked bank fisheries. Here's how to fish it.
Mann Lake Lahontan Cutthroat: Fly Fishing Oregon's High Desert Trophy Trout
Remote, alkaline, and full of trophy-sized Lahontan cutthroat trout, Mann Lake sits at the base of Steens Mountain in Harney County—one of Oregon's most unique and rewarding fly fishing destinations.