Trolling for Trophy Rainbows at Wickiup Reservoir: Oregon's High-Desert Sleeper Fishery
Wickiup Reservoir holds some of the largest rainbow trout in Oregon, yet it rarely makes the headlines. Here's how to work this 10,000-acre high-desert gem for fish pushing 5 pounds and beyond.
Bank Fishing Detroit Lake for Summer Trout: Timing, Bait, and the Best Access Points
Detroit Lake is one of Oregon's premier summer trout fisheries, and you don't need a boat to cash in. Here's how to work the banks for stocked and wild rainbow trout from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Walleye Fishing at Brownlee Reservoir: Oregon's Best-Kept Secret
Brownlee Reservoir sits right on the Oregon-Idaho border and holds some of the best walleye fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to target them across all seasons.
Summer Steelhead on the Lower Deschutes River: Wade Fishing Tactics for Oregon's Premier Run
The Lower Deschutes River is one of the West's top summer steelhead fisheries. Here's how to read water, pick flies, and land chrome-bright fish from the bank or in the wade.
Columbia River White Sturgeon: Bank Access, Bait Rigs, and Season Rules for Oregon Anglers
Oregon's Columbia River holds some of the largest white sturgeon in the world. Here's everything you need to know about legal retention windows, proven bait setups, and the best bank fishing spots from Bonneville to The Dalles.
Surf Perch Fishing on the Oregon Coast: Tactics for Beach and Jetty Anglers
Surf perch are one of the most underrated fisheries on the Oregon coast — accessible year-round, no boat required, and willing to bite when other species shut down. Here is how to catch them consistently from the beach and jetties.
Oregon Coast Dungeness Crab: A Complete Guide to Recreational Crabbing
Oregon's coast offers world-class Dungeness crab action from Newport to Coos Bay. Here's everything you need to know — gear, tides, bait, and the best bays — to fill your pot this season.
Kokanee Salmon Fishing in Oregon: Odell Lake, Crescent Lake, and the Best High-Country Tactics
Kokanee salmon are one of Oregon's most underrated fisheries. Here's everything you need to find fish on Odell Lake, Crescent Lake, and other top high-country waters this summer.
Oregon Pacific Halibut Fishing: Offshore Tactics for the Summer Season
Oregon's offshore halibut season kicks off each spring and brings some of the Pacific Northwest's most exciting bottom fishing. Here's what you need to know to put fish in the box.
Smallmouth Bass on the John Day River: A Float Fishing Guide
The John Day River in eastern Oregon holds world-class smallmouth bass fishing — and almost nobody knows about it. Here's how to plan your float, find fish, and land bronzebacks in canyon country.
Spring Chinook Salmon on the Willamette River: Timing, Tactics, and Top Spots
May means spring Chinook on the Willamette. Here is how to read the river, pick your gear, and land a bright king before the run peaks.
Bass Fishing in Eastern Oregon: Hidden Lakes and Reservoirs
Eastern Oregon's reservoirs and impoundments hold surprisingly good largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing that most anglers drive right past on their way to the trout streams. From Owyhee Reservoir to the Columbia River pools, here's where to find Oregon bass and how to catch them.