Wednesday, September 9, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
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Smith River Fall Chinook Salmon: A Bank Angler's Guide to Florence's Hidden Gem

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.

By HFR Staff  · September 5, 2026
Bonneville Dam Tailrace Chinook: Bank Fishing Oregon's Most Accessible Fall Salmon Spot

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.

By HFR Staff  · September 4, 2026
Oregon Coast Jetty Fishing: Rockfish, Greenling, and Cabezon from the Rocks

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.

By HFR Staff  · September 3, 2026
Newport and Depoe Bay Nearshore Coho Trolling: Oregon's September Ocean Boat Fishing Guide

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.

By HFR Staff  · September 2, 2026
Fall Caddis Hatch on the Deschutes River: A September Fly Fishing Guide

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.

By HFR Staff  · September 1, 2026
Main Stem Umpqua Fall Coho: Timing, Tides, and Bank Fishing from Scottsburg to Reedsport

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.

By HFR Staff  · August 31, 2026
Yaquina River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank and Boat Tactics for Oregon's Lincoln County Run

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.

By HFR Staff  · August 30, 2026
Salmon River Fall Coho and Steelhead: Oregon's Lincoln County Hidden Gem

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.

By HFR Staff  · August 29, 2026
North Santiam River Fall Chinook Salmon: A Bank Angler's Complete Guide to Oregon's Valley River Run

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.

By HFR Staff  · August 28, 2026
Blue River Reservoir: Fall Kokanee Trolling and Brown Trout Tactics in Oregon's Western Cascades

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.

By HFR Staff  · August 27, 2026
North Umpqua River Fall Chinook Salmon: Bank Fishing the Wild Run from Glide to Roseburg

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.

By HFR Staff  · August 26, 2026
Deschutes River Summer Steelhead: August Wade-Fishing and Fly Tactics for Oregon's Premier Canyon River

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.

By HFR Staff  · August 25, 2026