09-17-2004, 01:17 PM
Oregon Fisheries Update
September 17th – September 23rd, 2004
Fisheries Update: : Fall Chinook fishing on Tillamook Bay is underway! Don't go without the knowledge you need to pursue Oregon's largest strain of salmon. Get tech report #7 which details the Tillamook Bay fishery or tech report #16 which details how to catch these fish on bobbers from our secured web site. These reports and several more are available at http://www.theguidesforecast.com/techrpt.shtml.
The Astoria show is about over! The coho are next to non-existent in the Buoy 10 area. Crabbing however has picked up quite nicely. There are more jacks showing up in the lower river but they still can not be kept until you get above Tongue Point.
Chinook fishing in the Rainier to Portland area is quite good but will likely begin to slow somewhat this week. The fishery is slated to remain open until at least the 23rd but the October Bonneville fishery is in jeopardy as sport anglers get close to reaching their impacts on Snake River listed fish. Chinook counts at Bonneville are still topping 30,000 fish on some days indicating the run is still going strong. Upriver Brights are making up the bulk of the catch now.
Tillamook Chinook fishing is slow but the Trask River got a nice rain freshet making for some great opportunity for driftboaters that have their gear in order. The Nestucca and Nehalem Rivers should also produce some results. North Fork coho seekers will also have opportunity as that river is already on the drop from mid-week precipitation.
Central and South coast rivers are 'most all seeing fresh chinook. Steelheading is improving on the Umpqua while the Rogue half-pounder fishing is picking up and chinook are being taken in the Grant's Pass area. Chinook aren't hanging around for long in the bat as freshets improve water temperatures and flows encouraging the upstream run. Ocean conditions have prevented crossing at most ports.
Clackamas and Sandy anglers can look forward to good fishing as bright coho are entering in fine number. Steelheading on the North Santiam is slow with little hope for improvement. Prospects are only slightly better on the South Santiam.
Steelhead counts at John Day Dam are encouraging many anglers to pull plugs at the mouth of the Deschutes with some success. While steelhead are present in the river, results has been sporadic.
Kokanee fishing is good Green Peter while Odell is slow. Trout fishing is good at Crane Prairie.
Rainbows were planted this week at Cape Meares, Coffenbury Lake, Lost Lake (Clatsop County), Sunset Lake and Town Lake and Walton Lake.
Soapbox Update
Come and have a great time while giving your Tillamook wild fish fisheries their best chance at recovering to harvestable levels. Come to a fundraiser to support Ballot measure 34- the Tillamook 50/50 initiative. Details:
Come and support the Tillamook dinner and auction this Friday 6 p.m., September 17th at Sweet Oregon Grill on the corner of West Union and Cornelius Pass Road, one mile north of HWY 26. Fishing trips, weekend coastal getaways, art, wine and more! Come support the Yes on 34 campaign while you drink local A to Z wine, MacTarnahan's beer and a local home cooked meal. The cost is: $45 for individuals, $80 for couples or a table for $240. Please RSVP now at 503-248-0178 or email lee.rahr@tillamook5050.org
More on our site at:
http://www.TheGuidesForecast.com/
The Guide's Forecast
Helping you catch more fish!
September 17th – September 23rd, 2004
Fisheries Update: : Fall Chinook fishing on Tillamook Bay is underway! Don't go without the knowledge you need to pursue Oregon's largest strain of salmon. Get tech report #7 which details the Tillamook Bay fishery or tech report #16 which details how to catch these fish on bobbers from our secured web site. These reports and several more are available at http://www.theguidesforecast.com/techrpt.shtml.
The Astoria show is about over! The coho are next to non-existent in the Buoy 10 area. Crabbing however has picked up quite nicely. There are more jacks showing up in the lower river but they still can not be kept until you get above Tongue Point.
Chinook fishing in the Rainier to Portland area is quite good but will likely begin to slow somewhat this week. The fishery is slated to remain open until at least the 23rd but the October Bonneville fishery is in jeopardy as sport anglers get close to reaching their impacts on Snake River listed fish. Chinook counts at Bonneville are still topping 30,000 fish on some days indicating the run is still going strong. Upriver Brights are making up the bulk of the catch now.
Tillamook Chinook fishing is slow but the Trask River got a nice rain freshet making for some great opportunity for driftboaters that have their gear in order. The Nestucca and Nehalem Rivers should also produce some results. North Fork coho seekers will also have opportunity as that river is already on the drop from mid-week precipitation.
Central and South coast rivers are 'most all seeing fresh chinook. Steelheading is improving on the Umpqua while the Rogue half-pounder fishing is picking up and chinook are being taken in the Grant's Pass area. Chinook aren't hanging around for long in the bat as freshets improve water temperatures and flows encouraging the upstream run. Ocean conditions have prevented crossing at most ports.
Clackamas and Sandy anglers can look forward to good fishing as bright coho are entering in fine number. Steelheading on the North Santiam is slow with little hope for improvement. Prospects are only slightly better on the South Santiam.
Steelhead counts at John Day Dam are encouraging many anglers to pull plugs at the mouth of the Deschutes with some success. While steelhead are present in the river, results has been sporadic.
Kokanee fishing is good Green Peter while Odell is slow. Trout fishing is good at Crane Prairie.
Rainbows were planted this week at Cape Meares, Coffenbury Lake, Lost Lake (Clatsop County), Sunset Lake and Town Lake and Walton Lake.
Soapbox Update
Come and have a great time while giving your Tillamook wild fish fisheries their best chance at recovering to harvestable levels. Come to a fundraiser to support Ballot measure 34- the Tillamook 50/50 initiative. Details:
Come and support the Tillamook dinner and auction this Friday 6 p.m., September 17th at Sweet Oregon Grill on the corner of West Union and Cornelius Pass Road, one mile north of HWY 26. Fishing trips, weekend coastal getaways, art, wine and more! Come support the Yes on 34 campaign while you drink local A to Z wine, MacTarnahan's beer and a local home cooked meal. The cost is: $45 for individuals, $80 for couples or a table for $240. Please RSVP now at 503-248-0178 or email lee.rahr@tillamook5050.org
More on our site at:
http://www.TheGuidesForecast.com/
The Guide's Forecast
Helping you catch more fish!