Fishing Articles

Trinity Lake fishing on upswing
by Gary Heffley, MAY 11, 2017
Trinity River

Trinity Lake anglers are enjoying improving catch rates for multiple species as lake levels are holding at just five feet from full pool. Smallmouth bass have been active with many targeting the north end dredger piles. Gitzits, plastics and crankbaits are always popular baits. Tim Brady at Trinity Outdoors in Weaverville mentioned that some landlocked king salmon are showing for those...
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Weather window puts boats back on the water
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MAY 11, 2017
Humboldt County Coast

After being off the water since late last week due to gale force winds, boats were back at it on Wednesday. The small weather window, which looks like it may close by Friday, had boats on the halibut grounds and a few made their way down to Cape Mendocino. I didn’t catch any reports from the Cape, but I’d be...
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ODFW modifies Gilbert River fishing rules
by ODFW, MAY 11, 2017

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has modified temporary rules previously adopted for sturgeon conservation in the Gilbert River. The modified rules, which take effect on Saturday, May 13, restore some fishing opportunities for anglers pursuing warmwater fish species and restore angling at the Big Eddy fishing pier near Sturgeon Lake, which is located on Sauvie Island near Portland. Under the...
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ODFW Weekly Recreational Report
by ODFW, MAY 10, 2017

Some of the best trout fishing of the year Takes place in the spring. Water conditions are good, and lakes, ponds and reservoirs throughout the state have been and are being stocked. Check out the trout stocking schedules and Rec Report updates for the best opportunities near you. Controlled hunt deadline is May 15 The deadline is approaching; don’t wait until the last minute and...
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Salmon and trout advisory committee seeks North Coast and Upper Rogue reps
by ODFW, MAY 10, 2017
Tillamook Bay

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking new members to represent the North Coast and Upper Rogue STEP Districts on the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by June 2, 2017. Oregonians who are involved with local fishing or STEP groups, have previous experience working with volunteers and/or in community service,...
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First-of-its-kind California Chinook Salmon Restoration Project
by Maven's Notebook, MAY 9, 2017
Sacramento River

For young salmon in the northern Sacramento River, life may get easier thanks to an innovative effort developed by a coalition of farmers, state and federal agencies, and environmental groups that are working to increase the chinook salmon population. River Garden Farms of Knights Landing recently installed 25 new salmon shelter structures in the river near Redding – new habitats for...
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