Fishing Articles

On the Water Report
Southern Oregon
by Larry Ellis, JANUARY 28, 2016
Chetco River

On Thursday, John Weber and Damien Hawley-Jones from ODFW removed one of many angler-caught steelhead from their holding pen on the Chetco River in preparation for taking the fish up to Elk River Hatchery where it will be held for spawning.

Will the Chetco ever side-drift this season?
Southern Oregon
by Larry Ellis, JANUARY 28, 2016
Chetco River

Last week’s column rightfully predicted that for the most of the week, the only anglers who would be accessing the best fishing holes on the Chetco would be those who were plunking. Luckily for me that forecast came to fruition. The Chetco River peaked last week at 10,500 cubic feet per second on Saturday, and anglers were hoping that it would...
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Not for a Week
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JANUARY 28, 2016
Mad River

After dipping below 5,000 cfs on Wednesday, the Mad is predicted to head back towards monitor stage following the rain on Thursday and Friday. We’ll need at least a solid week of dry weather before it becomes bait fishable.

Main stem Eel River Conditions Update
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JANUARY 28, 2016
Eel River

The main stem Eel River is expected to surpass monitor stage on Friday afternoon and predicted to reach monitor stage at Fernbridge on Saturday.

Van Duzen River Conditions Update
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JANUARY 28, 2016
Van Duzen River

The Van Duzen is expected to surpass monitor stage on Friday afternoon, but it’s predicted to drop quickly.

Trinity River Fish Report
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JANUARY 20, 2016
Trinity River

The very top of the Trinity is the only place where you’ll find green water at the moment reports Steve Huber of Steve Huber’s Guide Service. “It’s really only fishable from Lewiston Bridge down to Rush Creek. Both Rush and Weaver Creek are full of mud, making fishing below tough to impossible,” Huber added.