In addition to a bang-up run of Spring Chinook for the McKenzie & Willamette Rivers, fish managers are also forecasting a strong showing of summer steelhead for 2010 to arrive in the coming months.

As of today, February 15th 2010, most of Oregon's coastal rivers are currently at ideal water levels for both drift boat and bank fishing. While a few of the north coast streams have reported some stellar days, rivers in the south west region continue to produce the most consistent results for winter steelhead. Reports of good catches on the Chetco, Elk & Sixes, and on the Coos and Coquille systems continue to come in. We are now entering the latter part of the winter steelhead season when the big native fish comprise a higher component of the total catch.

Bright Winter Steelhead Always Bring a Smile

Sometimes waiting for perfect conditions is not the answer. These guys enjoyed a stellar day steelhead fishing on Elk River under less than favorable water conditions.

Good steelheading was available on the lower ends of numerous coastal rivers and streams just prior to recent rains. As rivers drop subsequent to those rains, there should be some new arrivals, and there should be fish spread throughout the systems. TIME TO GO FISHING!

Bright Hopes & Best Wishes to you in 2009