Fishing Reports

Fishing Report – 9/30
Fishing Report – 9/30

The Columbia opened up last weekend for two days, and from all of the reports we received, the fishing was great. Anglers trolling 360 flashers with hard-spinning baits or small spinners seemed to be the most productive. It was mainly a Chinook game, with many anglers finding their limits of Chinook early in the morning. However, those who ...

Fishing Report 9-23
Fishing Report 9-23

This weekend, September 26th and 27th, the Columbia River will reopen for Chinook and Coho fishing! From Puget Island all the way up to the I-395 Bridge in Pasco, the limit will be two salmon, with only one Chinook allowed. From Astoria to the west Puget Island line, the limit will be three salmon, with only one Chinook allowed. These fish haven't seen a bait or...

Fishing Report – 9/15
Fishing Report – 9/15

It’s salmon season, and they seem to be everywhere. From Astoria and the Columbia River to the Oregon Coast and Southwest Washington, anglers are finding plenty of opportunities for Chinook and coho. Bottom fishing, walleye, and trout are also providing solid options as we move into fall. In Astoria, the coho fishing has been pretty good, and with the limit now being ...

Fishing Report 9-9
Fishing Report 9-9

Salmon fishing in the Columbia has been downright amazing lately, with fish spread all the way from Astoria to nearly Pasco. The opportunities are endless.Chinook fishing above the mouth of the Lewis has been just as good as anybody can remember in recent history. These fish have been getting caught by folks trolling as well as those ...

Fishing Report – September 2
Fishing Report – September 2

While Astoria has closed for Chinook retention, the coho fishing has ramped up. This fishery truly does not get the attention it deserves because most anglers start chasing Chinook upriver, causing angling pressure around Astoria to drop significantly. However, the coho rodeo that takes place over the next few weeks can ..

Fishing Report – August 26
Fishing Report – August 26

Fishing in Astoria is still white hot. It has become a very good mix of coho and Chinook, and soon the fishing upriver will become amazing as well. In Astoria, most anglers have been switching over to trolling with 360 flashers and small size 3.5 spinners or using one of the wide variety of hard-spinning baits available now. These fish have been flying into the river on every ...

Fishing report 8-19
Fishing report 8-19

Astoria has been kicking out fish for pretty much anybody and everybody this past week. With Chinook and Coho limits being caught daily, you never know what you might hook when your rod folds over. Fresh anchovies or herring are always great options to have on board, especially when a hard incoming tide brings in schools of baitfish. That way, you are able to match ...

Fishing Report 7-24
Fishing Report 7-24

Salmon fishing is heating up all along the Oregon Coast, and anglers have definitely figured out the bite. Pro Staff member Josiah Darr has been finding excellent numbers of fish near Astoria, while Pro Staff member Andy Martin continues to keep clients busy with consistent salmon action out of Brookings. These are primarily trolling fisheries, with anglers finding success ...