Sunday, November 8, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
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Elk River Fall Chinook Salmon: Oregon's South Coast Wild King Run near Port Orford

Elk River Fall Chinook Salmon: Oregon's South Coast Wild King Run near Port Orford

Tucked away in Curry County, the Elk River hosts one of Oregon's most productive and least-pressured wild Chinook salmon runs. Here's how to fish it in November.

By HFR Staff  · November 8, 2026
Sandy River November Steelhead: Portland's Backyard Winter Run Bank Fishing Guide

Sandy River November Steelhead: Portland's Backyard Winter Run Bank Fishing Guide

The Sandy River is one of the most productive and accessible winter steelhead rivers in Oregon, flowing just 25 miles from downtown Portland. November marks the start of the serious winter run — here's how to catch them from the bank.

By HFR Staff  · November 7, 2026
Coos Bay Dungeness Crab: Oregon's South Coast November and December Crabbing Guide

Coos Bay Dungeness Crab: Oregon's South Coast November and December Crabbing Guide

Coos Bay is Oregon's largest estuary — and November is prime time to load up on hard-shelled, sweet-meated Dungeness. Here's where to go, how to rig, and when to pull.

By HFR Staff  · November 6, 2026
Nestucca River November Steelhead: Tillamook County's Overlooked Winter Run Guide

Nestucca River November Steelhead: Tillamook County's Overlooked Winter Run Guide

The Nestucca River peaks for winter steelhead in November — but most anglers overlook it for the Trask and Wilson. Here's how to fish it right, from the best holes between Beaver and Cloverdale to float rigs, plugs, and reading the gauge.

By HFR Staff  · November 5, 2026
Siletz River November Steelhead: Winter Run Tactics for Oregon's Central Coast

Siletz River November Steelhead: Winter Run Tactics for Oregon's Central Coast

The Siletz River draws its own run of native winter steelhead in November — wild, chrome-bright fish with less pressure and more fight. Here's how to find and catch them.

By HFR Staff  · November 4, 2026
Coquille and Sixes Rivers: Oregon's South Coast November Bank Steelhead Guide

Coquille and Sixes Rivers: Oregon's South Coast November Bank Steelhead Guide

While crowds chase the Rogue and Umpqua, the Coquille and Sixes rivers on Oregon's south coast come alive with chrome-bright wild steelhead in November — and most days you'll have a prime run to yourself.

By HFR Staff  · November 3, 2026
Hosmer Lake Fall Brook Trout: Fly Fishing Oregon's High Cascade Catch-and-Release Gem

Hosmer Lake Fall Brook Trout: Fly Fishing Oregon's High Cascade Catch-and-Release Gem

Hosmer Lake south of Bend holds Atlantic salmon and stunning brook trout in crystal-clear alpine water. October and November are peak season — spawning brookies, reliable Callibaetis hatches, and almost no crowds. Here's how to fish it.

By HFR Staff  · October 30, 2026
Oregon Pacific Coast Halibut: Fall Bottom Fishing from Newport and Depoe Bay

Oregon Pacific Coast Halibut: Fall Bottom Fishing from Newport and Depoe Bay

October halibut fishing off the Oregon coast is a short but rewarding window. Here's how to target Pacific halibut from Newport, Depoe Bay, and Florence before the season closes.

By HFR Staff  · October 29, 2026
Owyhee River Fall Brown Trout: Tailwater Tactics for Eastern Oregon's Remote Desert Canyon

Owyhee River Fall Brown Trout: Tailwater Tactics for Eastern Oregon's Remote Desert Canyon

The Owyhee River tailwater below Owyhee Dam is Eastern Oregon's best-kept brown trout secret. Here's how to fish it in October with streamers, nymphs, and dry flies in one of the state's most remote desert canyons.

By HFR Staff  · October 28, 2026
Williamson River Fall Rainbow Trout: Fly Fishing Klamath County's Blue-Ribbon Spring Creek in October

Williamson River Fall Rainbow Trout: Fly Fishing Klamath County's Blue-Ribbon Spring Creek in October

The Williamson River in Klamath County offers some of Oregon's finest fall rainbow trout fishing. October brings trophy-sized rainbows into feeding mode — here's how to fish it.

By HFR Staff  · October 25, 2026
Oregon Coast Redtail Surf Perch: Fall Beach Fishing from Lincoln City to Florence

Oregon Coast Redtail Surf Perch: Fall Beach Fishing from Lincoln City to Florence

Redtail surf perch stack up along Oregon's central coast beaches every October. Here's how to read the surf, rig for perch, and catch limits from Lincoln City to Florence without a boat or guide.

By HFR Staff  · October 24, 2026
Tillamook Bay Dungeness Crab: October Shore and Boat Crabbing Guide

Tillamook Bay Dungeness Crab: October Shore and Boat Crabbing Guide

October is prime time for Dungeness crab in Tillamook Bay. Learn where to set pots and rings, how to read the tides, and the best spots from Bay City to Garibaldi for Oregon Coast fall crabbing.

By HFR Staff  · October 23, 2026