# Oregon Fishing Forum **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/oregon-fishing-forum/49.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Oregon Fishing Forum category](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-oregon-fishing-forum-category/51)
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Oregon Fishing Reports & Regional Discussions. --- ## [Oregon fishing reports](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-reports/454079)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Columbia Rivertrollers remain perplexed as to why their efforts continue to go unrewarded.Cold water temperatures and high flows are the likely cause for all thefrustration. Although springer… --- ## [Oregon fishing reports](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-reports/454078)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Spring salmonanglers on the mainstem Columbia are witnessing better results for theirefforts this week. Although far from peak season success, catches should beginto ramp up in the coming two… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454077)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*The re-opening ofthe catch-and-keep sturgeon season on the lower Willamette brought about afrenzy of angler activity with successful counts of keepers coming from OregonCity to the Portland H… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454076)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*WillametteValley/Metro- \*\*There have been confirmed reports ofsport caught spring chinook on the mainstem Columbia near Caterpillar Island.With the Willamette clearing and weather moderating, there will likely besevera… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454075)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Under permanentrule, the mainstem Columbia is open now to spring chinook fishing but effortwill be very low, at least until March brings more promise. Sport seasons wererecently set through t… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454074)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Inclement weather kept most anglersat home instead of pursuing Bonneville Pool sturgeon last week. With betterweather in the forecast for the weekend and a possible warming trend on theway, t… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454073)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Sturgeon anglers below Bonneville Damare still struggling to find keepers although boaters working the Portland toLongview stretch are getting into some undersize fish. Bonneville Pool angler… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454072)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Do you have your 2012 fishing licenses and tags yet? Be sure to acquire them before your first fishing trip of the year, it can be a costly oversight. Reports of salmon taken by sea-lions ne… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454071)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Don’t forget to purchase your new 2012 angling licenses and tags. Also return your 2011 tags whether you punched a keeper or not. Smelt often make a showing in the lower Columbia River on a… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454070)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Although a fresh quota will be available for mainstem Columbia sturgeon seekers, action will remain dormant until spring flows increase the water temperatures. Action may be best near the mou… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454069)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*As the Columbia enters its winter slumber, anglers just received news of great spring chinook returns in 2012. Although fish have been historically caught as early as January, March and April… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454068)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Sturgeon fishing slowed to a crawl on the lower Columbia and with cold temperatures likely to continue to grip the region, it likely will not get any better. The Willamette River, in the Port… --- ## [Oregon fishing reports](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-reports/454067)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Sturgeon remains the only viable option for gorge anglers but the Bonneville Pool often produces good catches this time of year as well. It remains catch and release fishing in this reservoir… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454066)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*With the closure of fishing for salmon from a floating device above Beacon Rock, chinook season on the Columbia near Bonneville is effectively over. Most chinook are dark now and close to spa… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454065)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\* Chinook fishing at Bonneville continues to slow although weekend boat anglers still tallied over 2 salmon per boat fishing in the area. Some bright fish are still being taken but as fish cou… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454064)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Although the wobbler fishing is slowing down for mainstem anglers, Bonneville backtrollers continue to find fair to good success using sardine wrapped plugs in the deep water. This fishery sh… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454063)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Anglers fishing Bonneville had some great fishing last week and action remains fair in water that traditionally doesn’t produce good catches for another few weeks. Fishing should improve, eve… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454062)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Anchor fishing from Longview to Bonneville Dam is ramping up with wobbler anglers reporting good success, although inconsistent from 30 to 45 foot of water. Anglers must be cognizant of where… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454061)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Although inconsistent day to day, the wobbler fishery around Portland is underway. The best fishing is taking place from Portland to Longview with some hoglines consistently out-producing oth… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454060)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*As is commonly the case, catch rates in the Portland area don’t reflect the large numbers of chinook passing Bonneville Dam. These earlier returning fish often don’t fall to anglers working t… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454059)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Although not consistent every day, summer steelheading in the gorge remains excellent. Bank anglers witnessed an unprecedented ½ fish per rod average over the weekend with half of those fish … --- ## [Oregon and SW Washington fishing reports](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-and-sw-washington-fishing-reports/454058)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\* Steelheaders working the river below Bonneville continue to produce great catches of summer steelhead with more hatchery keepers in the mix this week. Boaters continue to do the best but ban… --- ## [Oregon & SW Washington fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-sw-washington-fishing-report/454057)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
The Guide’s Forecast - volume 13 issue number 29 Northwest Oregon and Washington’s most complete and accurate fishing forecast Forecasting for the fishing week of July 22st – July 28th, 2011 \*\*Willamette Valley/Metr… --- ## [Oregon & SW Washington fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-sw-washington-fishing-report/454056)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12 is Free Fishing Weekend. No licenses or harvest cards are required which creates an excellent opportunity to show a friend, neighbor or youngster the outdoor o… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454055)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\[left\]Willamette Valley/Metro- Unprecedented flows are keeping salmon and steelhead from effectively being harvested. Beaches would be most productive but it’s hard to find a beach to fish on. Flows are expected to remai… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454054)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Although the Columbia remains open for opportunity, passage numbers have plummeted in the recent week. Catch rates downriver indicate low numbers still to come but jack counts seem very stron… --- ## [Oregon and SW Washington fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-and-sw-washington-fishing-report/454053)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Although sport anglers are appreciative for the extended opportunity on the mainstem Columbia, flows are very high, keeping fish on the move and not motivated to bite. Bank anglers working th… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454052)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Fishery managers continue to look at good passage rates over Bonneville. Of particular interest is the jack count. Court ordered spill in recent years has drastically improved survival rates,… --- ## [Oregon fishing report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/oregon-fishing-report/454051)
**Author:** [@TGF](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TGF)\ **Replies:** 0
\*\*Willamette Valley/Metro- \*\*Spring chinook anglers continue to be sidelined as thousands of chinook pour over Bonneville Dam. Managers may take a look at a re-opener but momentum must continue to build to bring optimism… [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/oregon-fishing-forum/49.md?page=1)