Fall Chinook / 51 posts found
Fall Chinook have Arrived in Oregon’s Coastal Estuaries
Amid all the Covid-19 concern, we finally decided to take our very first test foray this past week to check out some coastal Fall Chinook fishing. Because afternoon winds have recently prevailed, we recognized we might be just dabbling in morning estuary waters before being blown off the water. This ended up the case indeed. Still, even just a few hours on the salt seemed worth the effort, fish or no fish. As luck would have it, our first Fall Chinook trip of 2020 proved both fun and productive. On our way out from the launch ramp, we dropped a […]
Late Fall/Winter Chinook in the Elk and Sixes Rivers – Better Late Than Never
Elk – Sixes 2019 Season We spent more time waiting for rains, fish and the lifting of lower river closures than we did actually fishing for our late-run Fall/Winter Chinook on the Elk and Sixes Rivers. A squirt of rain arrived and ODFW finally lifted the lower river closures on Saturday, December 7. This would at least allow for a 3 week long Chinook fishery on the Sixes River which always closes to Chinook fishing on December 31. The rivers have unfortunately remained far lower than ideal since the lower river opening on December 7. Regardless, diligent anglers are picking […]
RFGS Wishes Everyone Great New Fishing Adventures in the New Year
As we bid farewell to 2018, we’d like to wish everyone a Healthy and Peaceful New Year. May your fishing exploits involve some great new adventures this year. Here are a few photos from our late season salmon trips on the Elk and Sixes Rivers down on Oregon’s south coast. Both rivers continued to produce some very bright specimens that tested both skill & tackle. Some of our salmon catch even started behaving like their steelhead brethren, sporting acrobatic jumps and somersaults. A super fun way to finish off the salmon season. Winter Steelhead will now get top billing on […]
Late Season Rains Bring in Fresh Chinook Salmon on the Elk River and the Sixes Rivers near Port Orford, Oregon
Though Elk River and Sixes River Fall-Winter Chinook have shown up late this season due to low rainfall, they are now providing great sport for diligent fishermen. For the better part of the last 2 weeks we have finally had enough rainfall in the Port Orford area and in the upper river drainages to pull in fish and even enough water to float drift boats. Though water levels are nowhere near “bank to bank,” there is enough water to chase after the big feisty “Hawgs” for which the Elk & Sixes are famous. Photos below depict some of the action […]
Some Great Trout & Steelhead Options while Waiting For Fall Chinook
While we patiently wait for sufficient rainfall to raise our coastal streams enough to pull salmon into the free-flowing waters above the tide, we are still able to have some decent trout & steehead action on numerous inland rivers. While out visiting Oregon to attend a wedding, Ohio residents John & Marybeth got a taste of this fun while chasing after steelhead and fly fishing for trout on a recent river drift. As well as landing a couple fine late-arriving Summer Steelhead, we got into some nice chunker Rainbow Trout that took to the fly. Meanwhile, the weather is definitely […]
Betty Opened up a Big Can of Mojo in Pursuit of Elk River Kings
At the start of the trip, Betty wasn’t 100% sure about the whole fishing thing. However, after landing a nice Elk River hatchery hen, she was definitely sold on the whole gig. She did a nice job handling the feisty Elk Chinook. Michael was certainly tickled to share in Betty’s joy.
Elk-Sixes Fishing in Full Swing
The Elk and Sixes River Salmon Fishing is currently in Full Swing. This is a weather-driven fishery so timing can be very important. With each rain, new fish come in on the tides providing new action to anxious fishermen. This late run of Fall-Winter Chinook can last all the way through December. Each year, chrome bright tackle-testing, fat Hawgs in the 30-40 lb range become part of the catch to fortunate anglers. As a guide, I am equally fortunate to be head-quartered this time of year in the town of Port Orford, only a mile from the two rivers, the […]
How about a Big Salmon for Christmas?
Julia won an epic battle against this huge hatchery origin King Salmon taken in December on the pristine Elk River near Port Orford Oregon.
Quality Salmon Still Available on Elk-Sixes to Grace Your Holiday Table
After cancelling his Elk-Sixes Salmon trip for several years running due to poor river conditions, Mark was all smiles with his December 2016 morning effort.
Mother Nature Throws us a Curveball as the Elk & Sixes River Run High and Muddy
Thanks to recent storms, the Elk and Sixes Rivers are running high and muddy today. Due to the popularity of these two gorgeous south coast streams, fishing in late November proved a tad tougher than earlier in the season as fishing and boat pressure has increased dramatically. None the less, persistence and a tap from Lady Luck’s wand, continues to create special moments and lasting memories from this season’s Elk-Sixes fishing.