Springers Surge as Season Gets One More Shot - The Guide's Forecast SW Washington fishing report Columbia River spring Chinook gets one more day. Tributary winter steelhead over, summer steelhead coming in, Chinook improving. Trout stockings boost lowland lakes. Best ...

Springers Surge as Season Gets One More Shot

Spring Chinook heat up across the Columbia, walleye stay strong, trout stockings light up lowland lakes, and early summer steelhead begin to trickle in.

Photo: Avid outdoorsman Colby Howe hoists a lower Columbia River spring Chinook

Peak‑Run Springers Give Anglers One More Shot - The Guide's Forecast Oregon fishing report Portland/Metro Fishing Report Metro anglers fishing from I-5 to Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge scored the best results in the last spring Chinook opener, and now ang...

Bold springers, rising rivers, and a rare one‑day shot

A peak‑run push on the Columbia, improving Willamette conditions, fresh Sandy action, and strong trout and kokanee bites statewide make this weekend one of the most promising setups of spring.

Photo: Jeff Carlson and Bob Rees

Spring Chinook are building, trout plants are firing up lowland lakes, and walleye action is still one of the week’s brightest spots. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bWz

Photo: Kelly M. taking her limit of lower Columbia River spring Chinook

Offshore Chinook and Bottomfish Lead a Strong April Bite - The Guide's Forecast Oregon fishing report for April 12th Portland/Metro Fishing Report Mainstem Columbia River catches have been underwhelming, particularly in the metro area. So much so, that department biologists exten...

Offshore action is leading the charge, steelhead and early springers are still in play, and warming rivers plus fresh hatches are opening new windows for anglers. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bWA

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Kelly Murray on the lower Columbia River

Photo: From Devin Pohl of an April Battle Ground Lake

Bold springers winding down just as winter steelhead hit their peak.

A dry, warming week has springers moving, steelhead surging in the tribs, walleye biting hard, and trout and kokanee fishing improving across the region. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bUM

Fresh Steelhead Push and Early Springer Action Heating Up - The Guide's Forecast Oregon Fishing Report Portland Metro Area Although mainstem Columbia River fishing is heating up, not so much for metro anglers fishing around the Portland area. The best spring Chinook fishing on the...

Bold steelhead pushes and early springer action are lighting up Oregon rivers.

Fresh winter steelhead are still biting, spring Chinook are starting to pop, and recent rains have rivers dropping into prime shape across the state. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bUN

Winter Steelhead Peak Brings Prime Action - The Guide's Forecast In SW Washington – Two weeks left for Columbia springers, best fishing on the way. Winter steelhead peaking right now. Columbia walleye good, steelhead slow. Best bets for weekend fishingColumbia Rive...

Steelhead are peaking and the best action of the season is hitting now.

Rivers are clearing, springers are improving, and the walleye bite is still on fire. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bSk

Photo: Battle Ground Lake by Devin Pohl

Offshore Chinook and lingcod deliver standout early‑season action - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report Despite good weather and water conditions, Willamette River anglers didn’t fare all that well for spring Chinook this week. The Oregon City produced some of the b...

Bold early‑season action is breaking wide open offshore.
 
Offshore Chinook in the 20‑pound class, steady lingcod, and fresh springers and steelhead showing across key rivers make this week’s update a strong one. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bSf

Smaller systems a better bet - The Guide's Forecast SW Washington fishing report Rivers, lakes blown out, larger rivers will stay high. Smaller systems a better bet. Inflows trash some trout lakes. Tough week ahead, again, for most fisheries. Best bets...

Smaller systems are finally coming into play in SW Washington

Warm, dry weather should help rivers settle, with late‑run steelhead on the move and walleye still the week’s standout bite. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bPQ

Spring Chinook numbers off to a good start - The Guide's Forecast Oregon fishing report Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report  It’s been a quiet week for metro anglers due to the recent high water event. That’s about to change however, as water levels are moderating...

Spring Chinook are finally waking.

High water is fading, clarity is improving, and early spring action is picking up from the Willamette to the coast. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bPP

Captain Bill Kremers with a nice lingcod

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High water has every SW Washington fishery scrambling for a window

Most bites have stalled. A few bright spots remain, with Silver Lake panfish and lowland trout still producing. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bO8

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First Rogue Spring Chinook Sparks Early‑Season Buzz - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report It was a mediocre week of spring Chinook fishing, with more springers falling in the Portland Harbor, the Multnomah Channel and even the mainstem Columbia around ...

Bold signs of spring are breaking through Oregon’s rivers

Steelhead are biting across the Willamette, the Rogue is offering a rare winter‑steelhead‑plus‑early‑Chinook “double,” and coastal systems are settling into prime shape - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bO7

Photo: Mary Schutten

Steelheading fair at best in Cowlitz - The Guide's Forecast Steelheading fair at best in Cowlitz, better in the Kalama. Few springers yet. Trout stockings heavy in Lake Sacajawea, and Lacamas Lake. Best Weekend BetsSteelhead bite spotty in Cowlitz, fair in Kal...

Steelheading fair at best in Cowlitz

Steelheading fair at best in Cowlitz, better in the Kalama. Few springers yet. Trout stockings heavy in Lake Sacajawea, and Lacamas Lake. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bMm

Photo: Merwin Lake

Several springers taken from the Willamette - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report Now that the Sultan of Sellwood has broken the ice, spring Chinook anglers on the Willamette River have taken a wider interest in what’s going on here. There were...

Several springers taken from the Willamette

Fresh spring Chinook from Sellwood to Oregon City, early summer steelhead at the falls, and mixed action on the Clackamas and Sandy. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bMl

Photo: Blake Finnegan was fishing with pro guide Caleb Runyan

Better steelheading in SW Washington - The Guide's Forecast Spring-like weather follows heavy rains, and rising temps should mean better steelheading. Lowland lakes trout stocking continues, Silver Lake panfish excellent. Best Weekend BetsRecent rains boost la...

Steelhead action building as rivers rise

Rising temps, dropping rivers, and a surge of late‑run winter steelhead drive action on the Cowlitz and more. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report.
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Wild Winter Steelhead Surge - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report Rivers have been out since last weekend but the Willamette River turbidity has turned a corner and Willamette River springer seekers may be back after them late i...

Wild Winter Steelhead Surge

Wild winters are pushing over Willamette Falls, fresh steelhead are spreading through the Santiam, and more! Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bKS

Photo: Cari Brownberg from Newport fishing with pro guide Chris Vertopoulos

Steelhead action building as rivers rise - The Guide's Forecast Late Steelhead runs beginning to peak, and rains may bring rivers up. Trout lakes boosted by steelhead, catchable trout plants. Silver Lake panfish excellent. Best bets for weekend fishingLate run ste...

Peaking late‑run steelhead, excellent Silver Lake panfish, boosted trout lakes, and shifting sturgeon prospects. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bJl

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Spring Chinook Season Finally Ignites - The Guide's Forecast Portland/Metro Fishing Report  It finally happened, and the Sultan of Sellwood made it happen! Spring has finally spring (despite the snow), as Punxsutawney springer saw his (or her) shadow on Wednesd...

First confirmed spring Chinook of the season, prime weekend Willamette conditions, and steady Sandy River steelhead action. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bJg

Photo: Pro guide Kent Anderson on the Nestucca

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Mixed steelhead action, standout lake fishing - The Guide's Forecast Rains lifted some rivers, but steelheading success is spotty. Lowland Lakes trout reports mostly good. Kress Lake receives plentiful steelhead. Best bets for weekend fishingLate run steelhead bite in ...

From mixed river steelhead action to excellent Silver Lake crappie and a record‑class Columbia River walleye, this SW Washington fishing report breaks down where the bite is heating up. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bGI

Oregon Rivers Turning On in this week's Oregon fishing report - The Guide's Forecast Portland/Metro Fishing Report Following a much needed rise in metro rivers, plunkers at Meldrum Bar and trollers working the Sellwood and Multnomah Channel are hopeful for salmon and steelhead success...

Recent rains lifted key systems, fresh chrome is pushing into the Willamette and Rogue, and trout stocking is giving anglers plenty of options in this Oregon fishing report. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bGC

Photo: Pro guide Mike Hazen with a nice steelhead

SW Washington fishing report for February 8th - The Guide's Forecast Rain and snow finally return, raising hopes for steelheaders.  Kress Lake steelhead, trout stockings boost lowlands trout Best bets for weekend fishingLate run steelhead bite in Cowlitz, Kalama Rivers...

Rain and snow are finally shaking things up for steelheaders across SW Washington.

Fresh precipitation is boosting river conditions, lowland trout lakes are fishing better with new stockings, Silver Lake crappie and perch remain excellent. Read this week's SW fishing report. - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bF9

Oregon fishing report for Februrary 8th - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon /Metro Fishing Report There’s not much happening in the Portland area. With no springers showing on the mainstem Columbia and the Willamette yet to give up its first spring Chinook, a...

Low, clear water has winter steelhead scattered.

Coastal rivers are producing a few bright fish, the Sandy has fair action, and kokanee are hot at Lake Billy Chinook. Oregon fishing report details inside. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bF8

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Rain‑Driven Steelhead Turn the Corner - The Guide's Forecast SW Washington fishing report for January 31st Late steelhead bite tough-low water to blame. Will coming rains help? Big brooders/steelhead boost lowland lakes trout. Columbia River walleye very slow. ...

Rain‑Driven Steelhead Turn the Corner

Rain finally hits SW Washington, and the steelhead are turning the corner. Low rivers, fresh arrivals, and a bite ready to pop. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bCO

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Pro guide Rob Gerlitz's client with a nice steelhead from the Wilson River

Winter Steelhead Action Builds

Winter steelhead are scattered in cold, clear flows, but the Sandy and select coastal rivers are still giving anglers a shot. Read our full Oregon fishing report now. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bCJ

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SW Washington fishing report: Late‑Run Steelhead Push Into Cowlitz and Kalama - The Guide's Forecast Late steelhead runs improving, early runs finishing up. Walleye bite in Columbia also improving.  Big brooders/steelhead boost lowland lakes trout bite. Best bets for weekend fishingLate run steelhead...

🎣 SW Washington fishing report: The first Lewis River springer is in, and early‑season action is heating up fast. Read our latest SW Washington fishing report.🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bAB

Photo: Shawn Chase with a nice Kalama River steelhead January 20th

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Oregon Fishing Report: Wild Winter Steelhead Surge Amid Cold, Clear Conditions - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report With clear, cold and low water, the winter steelhead bite has slowed on most metro rivers, including the Willamette at Meldrum Bar.  Winter steelhead counts at Wi...

Wild winter steelhead are finally showing, even in these icy, low‑water conditions. Fresh fish are trickling into key systems and the action is about to turn a corner. Read the full report now. 🎣 🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bAz

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SW Washington fishing report: First Lewis River springer sparks early‑season excitement - The Guide's Forecast First springer caught on Lewis River. Elochoman, Lewis early steelhead good. Big brooders/steelhead boost lowland lakes trout bite Best bets for weekend fishingEarly steelhead runs in Lewis, Elochoman...

🎣 SW Washington fishing report: The first Lewis River springer is in, and early‑season action is heating up fast. Don’t miss the full breakdown with our latest SW Washington fishing report.🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bxA

Photo: Kalama River drift boat by Ian Carter

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Oregon Fishing Report, Winter Steelhead Action Surges Statewide - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report Although it’s still early for spring Chinook, as the Willamette drops and clears, the season’s first spring Chinook, likely to be taken in the Willamette River, i...

Winter steelhead are firing from the coast to the Clackamas. Fresh chromers, improving river conditions, and big catches are rolling in. Read this week's Oregon fishing report🎣 🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bxw

Photo: Pro guide Rob Gerlitz has had a good week steelheading

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Oregon Fishing Report: Winter Steelhead Surge Across the State - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report  With little to report for Metro anglers, Meldrum Bar remains as a top option once the mainstem Willamette starts to fall, which will be over the weekend. More ha...

Oregon Fishing Report: Winter Steelhead Surge Across the State

Winter steelhead are surging as Oregon rivers drop into perfect shape. Fresh chrome from the Clackamas to the coast has anglers fired up. Read the latest Oregon fishing report now. 🎣 🐟

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