The Guide's Forecast
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Coho and Tributary Chinook Lead the Action

Coho retention stays open on the Columbia while tributary Chinook options remain strong at Drano Lake and the Klickitat River. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cCk

Photo by Sidney Rees
October 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Coho and Trout Lead Fall Action

Sandy River coho action is hot while Columbia anglers target coho. Lakes offer steady trout and kokanee fishing. Read this week's Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cCj
October 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Salmon and Coho Retention Reopens

Columbia River Chinook and coho retention reopens this weekend, with solid action at Drano Lake and Klickitat River. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cAD
September 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Oregon Salmon & Coho Fishing Updates

Columbia River reopens for weekend Chinook retention, while lower Willamette and coastal bays see rising coho activity. Read this week's Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cAC
September 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Chinook and Coho Lead Columbia and Tributary Action

Columbia salmon fishing remains strong with rising coho catches, while Lewis River and Drano Lake offer solid action. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cyL
September 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Fall Chinook and Coho Action Opens Up Coastal and Metro Waters

Fall Chinook hit coastal bays as lower Willamette coho numbers grow and ocean salmon opportunities reopen. Read this week's fishing report. Read this week's Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cyK
September 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Chinook Catches Rise as Rain Arrives

Chinook fishing is surging near Bonneville, with solid bites on the Lewis and Klickitat rivers as fall weather rolls in. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cx6
September 13, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Metro anglers target St. Helens salmon while coastal estuaries open for early fall catches

Willamette coho remain slow, lower Columbia delivers salmon action near St. Helens ahead of mid-month closures. North Coast estuaries producing Chinook. Read this week's Oregon report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cx7
September 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Salmon and Steelhead Action Improves

Cooler weather brings better salmon and steelhead fishing across Columbia, Cowlitz, and Lewis river systems. Read this week's fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cvz
September 7, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Fall action is heating up on the Columbia

Fall Chinook action is picking up on the Columbia, with saltwater coho limits rolling in along the coast. Estuaries and lakes offer steady trout and warmwater fishing as seasonal patterns shift. Read this week's Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cvy
September 7, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Early Fall Salmon Arrivals Elevate Expectations

Anglers pulling in Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead from Buoy 10 up to The Dalles. Drano Lake and lower tributaries are heating up fast with rising counts and cooler weather on the horizon. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1ctJ
August 31, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Promising Fall Runs Brighten Local River Prospects

Fall Chinook & Coho making moves, brightening river prospects across the Northwest! Catch action ramping up from Buoy 10 to upper tributaries, trolling setups pulling quality fish as seasons transition. Read Oregon fishing report- wp.me/p6Jd7i-1ctI
August 31, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Early Chinook Arrivals Signal Promising River Action

Fall salmon are trickling in, walleye bites remain, and kokanee action is hot. Get the full breakdown on river levels, regulations, and top spots. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1crU
August 23, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Prime Coastal Conditions Anchor Thriving Salmon Runs

Buoy 10 catch rates reach record highs, Rogue Bay sees near 100-fish days, and early coho are on the move across regional rivers. Read this week's Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1crT

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August 23, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Fall salmon and steelhead runs are heating up across SW Washington rivers!

From Columbia River Chinook to prime Kalama steelhead and solid Merwin kokanee, local waters are offering fantastic action this week. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cqg
August 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Clear Waters Offer Excellent Coastal Salmon Action

From Buoy 10 Chinook and Nehalem trollers to late-season ocean Coho and Rogue Bay action, Northwest anglers are finding steady summer success. Read this week's Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cqf
August 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Prime Oregon Fishing: Ocean Salmon and Lakes

Ocean coho action, and early fall Chinook are starting to push into coastal estuaries and the lower river. Grab your gear, check out top picks across the state! Read this week's Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cov
August 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Prime Walleye and Trout Fishing

Columbia River walleye action is heating up, and SW Washington trout fishing is in prime weekend form! Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cow

Photo: by Sidney Rees
August 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Oregon ocean salmon action ablaze!

While high river temps slow down freshwater bites, ocean salmon, albacore tuna, and coastal bay fishing are firing up. High-elevation lakes cool spring-fed streams offer prime trout fishing! Read this week's Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1clL
August 2, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Summer steelhead and Columbia walleye are bringing the heat to SW Washington!

Catch steady steelhead on the Kalama and Cowlitz, troll for walleye on the Columbia, or head high for mountain trout. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1clM

Photo: by Sidney Rees
August 2, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Steady Walleye and Steelhead Action

Cowlitz, Kalama best tribs for steelhead. Columbia Gorge walleye bite continues. High country trout biting, panfish good in local lakes. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cjL

Photo: Columbia Walleye-photo by guide Shane Magnuson
July 26, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Coastwide Salmon Surge & Prime Summer Picks

Coastal spots like Astoria and Brookings are seeing a hot bite for coho and Chinook, while high-mountain lakes offer cool relief and great trout fishing. Read this week's Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cjK

Photo: Michael O with a fresh coho
Coastwide Salmon Surge & Prime Summer Picks - The Guide's Forecast
Oregon fishing report Portland/Metro Fishing Report by Bob Rees Although there are still some late-season die-hards still working the Willamette for spring Chinook, catches are starting to slow, as we...
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July 26, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Steady Walleye and Steelhead Action

Shad run slowing over Bonneville. Cowlitz, Kalama best tribs for steelhead, Chinook. Columbia Gorge walleye bite continues hot. High country trout biting, panfish good in local lakes. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1ciu
July 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Hot Ocean Salmon and Strong Chinook Runs

From hot coastal coho and Chinook limits to trophy trout stocking in local reservoirs, this week's action is wide open. Grab your gear and hit the water before inland temps spike further. Read this week's Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cit
July 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Summer Steelhead & Spring Chinook Numbers Climb

From strong Chinook and steelhead runs on the Willamette and Clackamas to surging ocean salmon catches out of Newport and Astoria, the bite is on. - check out the latest Oregon fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1cgI
July 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM