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Steelheading fair at best in Cowlitz - The Guide's Forecast Steelheading fair at best in Cowlitz, better in the Kalama. Few springers yet. Trout stockings heavy in Lake Sacajawea, and Lacamas Lake. Best Weekend BetsSteelhead bite spotty in Cowlitz, fair in Kal...

Steelheading fair at best in Cowlitz

Steelheading fair at best in Cowlitz, better in the Kalama. Few springers yet. Trout stockings heavy in Lake Sacajawea, and Lacamas Lake. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bMm

Photo: Merwin Lake

Several springers taken from the Willamette - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report Now that the Sultan of Sellwood has broken the ice, spring Chinook anglers on the Willamette River have taken a wider interest in what’s going on here. There were...

Several springers taken from the Willamette

Fresh spring Chinook from Sellwood to Oregon City, early summer steelhead at the falls, and mixed action on the Clackamas and Sandy. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bMl

Photo: Blake Finnegan was fishing with pro guide Caleb Runyan

Better steelheading in SW Washington - The Guide's Forecast Spring-like weather follows heavy rains, and rising temps should mean better steelheading. Lowland lakes trout stocking continues, Silver Lake panfish excellent. Best Weekend BetsRecent rains boost la...

Steelhead action building as rivers rise

Rising temps, dropping rivers, and a surge of late‑run winter steelhead drive action on the Cowlitz and more. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report.
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Wild Winter Steelhead Surge - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report Rivers have been out since last weekend but the Willamette River turbidity has turned a corner and Willamette River springer seekers may be back after them late i...

Wild Winter Steelhead Surge

Wild winters are pushing over Willamette Falls, fresh steelhead are spreading through the Santiam, and more! Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bKS

Photo: Cari Brownberg from Newport fishing with pro guide Chris Vertopoulos

Steelhead action building as rivers rise - The Guide's Forecast Late Steelhead runs beginning to peak, and rains may bring rivers up. Trout lakes boosted by steelhead, catchable trout plants. Silver Lake panfish excellent. Best bets for weekend fishingLate run ste...

Peaking late‑run steelhead, excellent Silver Lake panfish, boosted trout lakes, and shifting sturgeon prospects. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bJl

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Spring Chinook Season Finally Ignites - The Guide's Forecast Portland/Metro Fishing Report  It finally happened, and the Sultan of Sellwood made it happen! Spring has finally spring (despite the snow), as Punxsutawney springer saw his (or her) shadow on Wednesd...

First confirmed spring Chinook of the season, prime weekend Willamette conditions, and steady Sandy River steelhead action. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bJg

Photo: Pro guide Kent Anderson on the Nestucca

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Mixed steelhead action, standout lake fishing - The Guide's Forecast Rains lifted some rivers, but steelheading success is spotty. Lowland Lakes trout reports mostly good. Kress Lake receives plentiful steelhead. Best bets for weekend fishingLate run steelhead bite in ...

From mixed river steelhead action to excellent Silver Lake crappie and a record‑class Columbia River walleye, this SW Washington fishing report breaks down where the bite is heating up. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bGI

Oregon Rivers Turning On in this week's Oregon fishing report - The Guide's Forecast Portland/Metro Fishing Report Following a much needed rise in metro rivers, plunkers at Meldrum Bar and trollers working the Sellwood and Multnomah Channel are hopeful for salmon and steelhead success...

Recent rains lifted key systems, fresh chrome is pushing into the Willamette and Rogue, and trout stocking is giving anglers plenty of options in this Oregon fishing report. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bGC

Photo: Pro guide Mike Hazen with a nice steelhead

SW Washington fishing report for February 8th - The Guide's Forecast Rain and snow finally return, raising hopes for steelheaders.  Kress Lake steelhead, trout stockings boost lowlands trout Best bets for weekend fishingLate run steelhead bite in Cowlitz, Kalama Rivers...

Rain and snow are finally shaking things up for steelheaders across SW Washington.

Fresh precipitation is boosting river conditions, lowland trout lakes are fishing better with new stockings, Silver Lake crappie and perch remain excellent. Read this week's SW fishing report. - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bF9

Oregon fishing report for Februrary 8th - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon /Metro Fishing Report There’s not much happening in the Portland area. With no springers showing on the mainstem Columbia and the Willamette yet to give up its first spring Chinook, a...

Low, clear water has winter steelhead scattered.

Coastal rivers are producing a few bright fish, the Sandy has fair action, and kokanee are hot at Lake Billy Chinook. Oregon fishing report details inside. Read this week's Oregon fishing report. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bF8

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Rain‑Driven Steelhead Turn the Corner - The Guide's Forecast SW Washington fishing report for January 31st Late steelhead bite tough-low water to blame. Will coming rains help? Big brooders/steelhead boost lowland lakes trout. Columbia River walleye very slow. ...

Rain‑Driven Steelhead Turn the Corner

Rain finally hits SW Washington, and the steelhead are turning the corner. Low rivers, fresh arrivals, and a bite ready to pop. Read this week's SW Washington fishing report - wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bCO

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Pro guide Rob Gerlitz's client with a nice steelhead from the Wilson River

Winter Steelhead Action Builds

Winter steelhead are scattered in cold, clear flows, but the Sandy and select coastal rivers are still giving anglers a shot. Read our full Oregon fishing report now. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bCJ

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SW Washington fishing report: Late‑Run Steelhead Push Into Cowlitz and Kalama - The Guide's Forecast Late steelhead runs improving, early runs finishing up. Walleye bite in Columbia also improving.  Big brooders/steelhead boost lowland lakes trout bite. Best bets for weekend fishingLate run steelhead...

🎣 SW Washington fishing report: The first Lewis River springer is in, and early‑season action is heating up fast. Read our latest SW Washington fishing report.🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bAB

Photo: Shawn Chase with a nice Kalama River steelhead January 20th

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Oregon Fishing Report: Wild Winter Steelhead Surge Amid Cold, Clear Conditions - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report With clear, cold and low water, the winter steelhead bite has slowed on most metro rivers, including the Willamette at Meldrum Bar.  Winter steelhead counts at Wi...

Wild winter steelhead are finally showing, even in these icy, low‑water conditions. Fresh fish are trickling into key systems and the action is about to turn a corner. Read the full report now. 🎣 🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bAz

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SW Washington fishing report: First Lewis River springer sparks early‑season excitement - The Guide's Forecast First springer caught on Lewis River. Elochoman, Lewis early steelhead good. Big brooders/steelhead boost lowland lakes trout bite Best bets for weekend fishingEarly steelhead runs in Lewis, Elochoman...

🎣 SW Washington fishing report: The first Lewis River springer is in, and early‑season action is heating up fast. Don’t miss the full breakdown with our latest SW Washington fishing report.🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bxA

Photo: Kalama River drift boat by Ian Carter

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Oregon Fishing Report, Winter Steelhead Action Surges Statewide - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report Although it’s still early for spring Chinook, as the Willamette drops and clears, the season’s first spring Chinook, likely to be taken in the Willamette River, i...

Winter steelhead are firing from the coast to the Clackamas. Fresh chromers, improving river conditions, and big catches are rolling in. Read this week's Oregon fishing report🎣 🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bxw

Photo: Pro guide Rob Gerlitz has had a good week steelheading

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Oregon Fishing Report: Winter Steelhead Surge Across the State - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report  With little to report for Metro anglers, Meldrum Bar remains as a top option once the mainstem Willamette starts to fall, which will be over the weekend. More ha...

Oregon Fishing Report: Winter Steelhead Surge Across the State

Winter steelhead are surging as Oregon rivers drop into perfect shape. Fresh chrome from the Clackamas to the coast has anglers fired up. Read the latest Oregon fishing report now. 🎣 🐟

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Oregon Fishing Report: Steelhead Numbers Climb as Rivers Drop - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report  Meldrum Bar plunkers saw some action following the latest rain event, but flows have dropped and cleared enough to cause this early season opportunity even more ...

Oregon Fishing Report: Rivers Recede and Winter Steelhead Heat Up

Oregon fishing report: Steelhead numbers are climbing and rivers are finally settling. Early chrome is showing across multiple systems. Read the full report now. 🎣 🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bss

Photo: By Seth Kolshinski on the Washougal River, December 24th

SW Washington fishing report: Elochoman Steelhead Deliver the Week’s Best Action

🌊🎣 Steelhead lit up the Elochoman this week, with limits flying before the holiday rush. Get the full SW Washington fishing report and plan your next trip.🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bqo

Rob Gerlitz fishing trip

Oregon Fishing Report: Rivers Recede and Winter Steelhead Heat Up

🎣 Rivers are settling, and early winter steelhead are on the move. After a week of blown‑out water, fresh opportunities are opening fast. Dive into our Oregon fishing report. 🌊🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1bqn

Photo: From Wesley Irvin showing the low levels at Merwin Lake 12/16/25

SW Washington fishing report: Storms Disrupt Winter Fishing

🌊🎣 Winter storms are pounding the region, rivers are blown out, and clamming is the rare bright spot. Get the full breakdown in this week’s SW Washington fishing report. 🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1aPd

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TGF subscriber James Cotner on his birthday, Dec 18th, with a fall coho from a Tillamook district system

Oregon fishing report: High Water Halts Many Opportunities

🎣 Rivers are blown out across Oregon, but early winter steelhead are already trickling in. Stay ready, dive into the full Oregon fishing report to see what’s next. 🌊🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1aPb

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SW Washington Fishing Report: Flooded Rivers, Razor Clam Opportunity - The Guide's Forecast Heavy rain has blown out most SW Washington rivers, with high, chocolate-colored water keeping anglers off tributaries and shutting down Yale and Merwin due to color and low launchable levels. A few s...

SW Washington Fishing Report: Flooded Rivers, Razor Clam Opportunity

🌊🎣 SW Washington Fishing Report: Rivers blown out, razor clamming shines! While anglers wait for flows to drop, check the Oregon fishing report for fresh coastal action. 🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1apQ

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Oregon Fishing Report: High Water Challenges, Winter Steelhead on the Horizon - The Guide's Forecast Portland/Metro Fishing Report  With flooded rivers and a lack of early winter steelhead options, it’ll be another slow week for metro anglers. The Willamette River will fish again after the weekend ho...

Oregon Fishing Report: High Water Challenges, Winter Steelhead on the Horizon

🎣 Rivers are raging, anglers waiting: winter steelhead are on the horizon. Dive into this week’s Oregon fishing report for the latest conditions and forecasts.🌊🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1apP

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Randy Howe doing the signature kokanee squeeze at Merwin Lake Dec 2nd

SW Washington Fishing Report: Steelhead Runs Begin & Coastal Clamming Shines

🌊🎣 SW Washington fishing report: Steelhead are starting to show & coastal clamming is LIMITS galore! Don’t miss the full scoop. 🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1aok

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North Oregon Coast fishing guide Chris Vertopoulos, 503-349-1377, shows off a 38-inch winter steelhead just before release.

Oregon Fishing Report: Steelhead Runs Begin & Coastal Clamming Shines

🎣 Oregon Fishing Report: Steelhead runs are kicking off & coastal clamming is shining—don’t miss the action! 🌊🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1aoj

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Pro guide Rob Gerlitz netted this chrome north coast Chinook earlier this week. The fish was landed by Tucker of St. Helens on a bobber and eggs.

Oregon Fishing Report: Steelhead Stirring as Chinook Winds Down

Winter steelhead are showing up and coastal crabbing is 🔥. Dive into the latest Oregon fishing report for all the action! wp.me/p6Jd7i-1amd

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SW Washington Fishing Report: Reservoir Limits & Holiday Weekend Coastal Action - The Guide's Forecast Fishing across southwest Washington has been mixed this week, with coho runs continuing to decline and only scattered early steelhead appearing in tributaries. Reservoirs such as Merwin remain highly ...

SW Washington Fishing Report: Reservoir Limits & Holiday Weekend Coastal Action

🎣 Reservoirs are hot in SW Washington: Merwin & Yale delivering fast limits, plus razor clam digs approved for the holiday weekend. Outdoor wins over shopping! 🐟 wp.me/p6Jd7i-1alw

Oregon Fishing Report: Steelhead Stirring as Chinook Winds Down - The Guide's Forecast Portland, Oregon Metro Fishing Report  Well, even Bonneville Pool salmon fishing has slowed down, metro anglers are left with catch and release Willamette River sturgeon fishing, or simply head to the...

Oregon Fishing Report: Steelhead Stirring as Chinook Winds Down

Steelhead are starting to stir as Chinook season winds down 🎣 Don’t miss this week’s Oregon fishing report for the latest river action + crabbing highlights! wp.me/p6Jd7i-1akz

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SW Washington Fishing Report: Coho Action Builds as Rivers Shift - The Guide's Forecast Weekly Overview Fishing activity across Southwest Washington is slowing as fall transitions into early winter. Salmon runs are tapering off, with only scattered coho still showing in select rivers. St...

SW Washington Fishing Report: Coho Action Builds as Rivers Shift

🌊 Coho runs are shifting & rivers are alive! 🎣 Dive into the latest SW Washington fishing report for fresh action & changing conditions. wp.me/p6Jd7i-1aiW

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