Category Archives: Oregon Salmon fly fishing

Wild Fish Need Your Voice! Speak Up for the Future of Oregon’s Wild Fish

Now is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Oregonians to weigh in on the public investments YOU want our state to make to build resilience for salmon, steelhead, and trout in the face of a changing climate.  Currently, ODFW is conducting a survey to … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Coastal Fly Fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon fly fishing links, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Summer Steelhead | Leave a comment

Book Review: Chasing Chrome – Tying Steelhead And Pacific Salmon Flies

   Chasing Chrome, Tying Steelhead and Pacific Salmon Flies, by Jonathan Farmer is a noteworthy entry into fly tying books. This book falls into what I classify as modern steelheading (salmon fishing too), post- intruder style flies fished with skagit lines. … Continue reading

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fly Fishing Books, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Summer Steelhead | Leave a comment

The future of native Willamette River fish is in Limbo

Story by Meira Gebel Axios The fate of threatened native fish in Oregon’s Upper Willamette River Basin remains in limbo after a federal agency missed a key deadline to file a report to Congress on whether eight hydroelectric dams are still necessary. … Continue reading

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | Leave a comment

Volunteers Needed for Salmon Watch

With the new school year comes the return of one of the Watershed Council’s most treasured programs: Salmon Watch. During the months of September and  November, students from across Lane County participate in the Salmon Watch Program to witness the … Continue reading

Posted in Classes and Instruction, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | Leave a comment

Native Fish Society Meeting Recap

The Jan 2024 Native Fish Society Meeting was held at the University of Oregon Lillis Hall. We viewed some really cool film shorts from Freshwater Illustrated. Check them out below.

Posted in Oregon Coastal Fly Fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | Leave a comment

Nuclear Comet: Chinook Fly Tying Tutorial

In this video, Simon ties a flashy take on the classic Fall Chinook fly called the Comet. When the water is clear, the general consensus is that Fall Chinook will eat surprisingly small flies for such a large fish. This … Continue reading

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 1 Comment

Rise Up Northwest in Unity Convening – Nov. 1st to Nov. 2nd, 2023

What to Expect at R.U.N. In Unity Convening:The convening will center on three critical pillars: Education: Raising awareness through informative sessions and expert discussions. Expect to leave with a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our precious water, orca, and salmon. … Continue reading

Posted in NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo, Oregon Coastal Fly Fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events, Oregon fly fishing links, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | Leave a comment

OREGONIANS: SPEAK UP FOR COASTAL CHINOOK

Given the recent declines in Oregon Coast fall Chinook salmon populations, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is considering a more conservation-oriented approach to wild fall Chinook harvest in 2023 and has asked for public comment. This presents a crucial … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | Leave a comment

States set 2023 Columbia River summer/fall salmon and steelhead seasons

ODFW Resources CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently finalized seasons and regulations for 2023 Columbia River summer and fall recreational salmon and steelhead fisheries. Detailed regulations are available at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/OSCRP/CRM/index.asp (see Summer and Fall Columbia River Recreational Fishery Regulations) Forecasts for … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon fly fishing links, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Summer Steelhead | Leave a comment

The Lost Salmon : Documentary on Spring Salmon

The Lost Salmon, chronicles the plight and potential recovery of the iconic spring chinook salmon of the Pacific Northwest. Faced with extinction in many river systems of the West, a new genetic discovery could aid in their recovery. Once teaming … Continue reading

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | Leave a comment

Plan for 13 Willamette River Basin dams to be discussed in Eugene, Sweet Home, Stayton

From the Statesman Journal A plan that will reshape management of 13 dams and reservoirs in the Willamette River Basin is the subject of four meetings next week in Eugene, Springfield, Sweet Home and Stayton. The U.S. Army Corps of … Continue reading

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon fly fishing links, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | Leave a comment

Rally For Salmon June 25, 2022 – Portland Oregon

From Save our Wild Salmon The Rally for Salmon at Willamette Park in Portland, OR on June 25th will feature our biggest gathering and on-the-water event in several years! Tribal activists and salmon, steelhead, orca and clean energy advocates will … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | Leave a comment

Bring the Salmon Home – Looking towards Klamath Dam Removal

BRING THE SALMON HOME from Swiftwater Films on Vimeo. Bring the Salmon Home captures the emotions, courage, and determination of Klamath River tribal communities as they host a 300+ mile run from ocean to headwaters to cultivate support for the … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Southern Oregon | Leave a comment

Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission Expands South Coast Wild Fish Protections

While we didn’t get catch and release on the south coast ODFW has adopted important wild fish protections. From Wild Salmon Center Last month, the Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission voted to establish a network of Wild Fish Emphasis Areas … Continue reading

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | Leave a comment

The Biology of Harvest – Wild Steelheaders United

By Nick Chambers for Wild Steelheaders United Steelhead anglers probably have disagreed with aspects of sport fishing management since the dawn of fishing regulations. In recent years, however, one area of disagreement has come into sharp focus: sport harvest of … Continue reading

Posted in North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Southern Oregon | Leave a comment