Water improving

The water on both big rivers is improved a lot still running high though. All species are biting good and that should continue. We should have a good Steelhead season as the water temperature and volume will allow for good fishing.

Bite is on

Water clarity has improved drastically and the Sturgeon and Salmon bite went off. Great numbers of both reported and the Shad picked up as well. Steelhead is just starting but should be good this summer as we get into July.

Water Clearing

The water on both the Columbia and Willamette is dropping and clearing which will improve all fisheries, today Salmon season re-opened on the Columbia with a short season. Shad and Sturgoen action is going strong so we have lots of opportunities.

High Water

The Columbia is running very high the current is strong as well. Shad are hugging the bank in about 10-12 feet of water but you will be fishing in among the trees. Color is OK so that is not an issue but you will beed at least 8-10 more ounces to stay on the bottom. The Willamette is not an option it is very high and dark brown.

High Water

The Columbia is running very high the current is strong as well. Shad are hugging the bank in about 10-12 feet of water but you will be fishing in among the trees. Color is OK so that is not an issue but you will beed at least 8-10 more ounces to stay on the bottom. The Willamette is not an option it is very high and dark brown.

RIver update

The willamette river is holding in terms of river level but is mudding up fast a lot of pressure at the falls and in the garbage hole. The gorge has not taken off but steady catches of shad are there and there is a lot of pressure for Sturgeon you need to move around to find the fish..