Smith River Fall Chinook Salmon: A Bank Angler's Guide to Florence's Hidden Gem
Oregon's Smith River near Florence gets overshadowed by bigger coastal systems — but for bank anglers targeting fall Chinook, this short, productive estuary punches well above its weight.
Bonneville Dam Tailrace Chinook: Bank Fishing Oregon's Most Accessible Fall Salmon Spot
The Bonneville Dam tailrace holds some of the Columbia River's best fall Chinook fishing, and you don't need a boat. Here's how to work the bank effectively during September's peak run.
Oregon Coast Jetty Fishing: Rockfish, Greenling, and Cabezon from the Rocks
Oregon's jetties hold some of the best year-round fishing on the coast — no boat required. Here's the complete guide to targeting rockfish, greenling, and cabezon from the boulders at Yaquina Bay, Coos Bay, Winchester Bay, and beyond.
Newport and Depoe Bay Nearshore Coho Trolling: Oregon's September Ocean Boat Fishing Guide
September is the prime window to intercept coho salmon just offshore of Newport and Depoe Bay before they push into the coastal rivers. Here's the complete boat angler's guide to Oregon's nearshore coho fishery.
Fall Caddis Hatch on the Deschutes River: A September Fly Fishing Guide
September is the best month to fly fish the Deschutes River. The giant October caddis and tan caddis hatches turn Oregon's premier canyon river into a dry fly paradise — here's how to capitalize on it.
Main Stem Umpqua Fall Coho: Timing, Tides, and Bank Fishing from Scottsburg to Reedsport
The main stem Umpqua from Scottsburg to Reedsport is Oregon's most underrated fall coho fishery. Learn how to read tidal cycles, find the best bank access points, and choose the right presentation for fresh-run silver salmon.
Yaquina River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank and Boat Tactics for Oregon's Lincoln County Run
The Yaquina River runs a strong fall Chinook run every September and October — and the crowds are a fraction of what you'll find on Oregon's more famous coastal rivers. Here's how to target fish from bank and boat on Lincoln County's most overlooked salmon fishery.
Salmon River Fall Coho and Steelhead: Oregon's Lincoln County Hidden Gem
Tucked between the Coast Range and the Pacific in Lincoln County, the Salmon River delivers consistent fall coho salmon and steelhead to anglers willing to work small water. Here's everything you need to know before wetting a line.
North Santiam River Fall Chinook Salmon: A Bank Angler's Complete Guide to Oregon's Valley River Run
The North Santiam carries one of the Willamette Valley's most accessible fall chinook runs. Here's everything you need to know — timing, access points, bait rigs, and tactics — to put a hatchery king on the bank this season.
Blue River Reservoir: Fall Kokanee Trolling and Brown Trout Tactics in Oregon's Western Cascades
Blue River Reservoir near McKenzie Bridge is one of the Willamette National Forest's most underrated fisheries. If you know when to show up and how to work the water, late summer through fall means limits of kokanee and legitimate trophy brown trout.
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.