Fishing Articles

Salmon fishing is fair on the Chetco, with a handful of nice adults and numerous jacks being caught daily by boaters trolling along the jetties reports Martin. “The estuary has been crowded. Still too early for bobber fishing upriver.  Salmon also are still being caught on the Rogue Bay, with a mix of wild and hatchery kings, lots of wild coho...
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It’s feeling more and more like fall around here- beautiful quiet weekdays and comfortable camping weather. The lake is about 28ft below spill, which is normal for this time in the irrigation season. While it’s definitely a different feel than “full to the brim” it has its own beauty, especially when it’s still and glassy, and especially when the only...
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Labor Day has come and gone! The Labor Day Holiday was busy in Willow Creek and many people enjoyed the river. We were very fortunate in that there were NO river problems. (rescues or drownings) There was plenty of things to do on the river, swimming, tubing, rafting and a little fishing. I have been away too long and will...
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Last month was one of the mildest California Julys in recent memory with highs just brushing above the 90’s for two or three days mid-month. It’s been great a fantastic summer here at Collins Lake. If you’ve been looking for a time to camp without the crowds you don’t have to wait till after Labor Day- Reserved weekday occupancy in the...
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I hope everyone had a great and safe Fourth of July weekend. For the Willow Creek area it was a swimmer’s delight! Lots of sunbathing and river swimming, tubing and great fun. The heat has warmed up the river to the point that fishing is a bit hard right now. Even the early morning fish is hard. I know this not what one...
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Collins Lake is still pretty full- less than 9ft from spill but the surface temperature, at just above 80ºF, tells us it’s surely summer time! The trout bite has fallen off a bit- or else there’s just fewer fishermen on the water but we’re still seeing occasional big catches, and a few limits …and some surprising shoreline successes. Stetson and Grayson...
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