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McKenzie River Spring Chinook Still Awarding Anglers
With over 40,000 Springers in the Upper Willamette System, our local salmon fishing should peak through the month of June and hopefully endure beyond. A glimpse of what can happen when you bring a can of magic MOJO!
McKenzie River and Middle Fork Willamette are producing some sporty Spring Chinook
A Memorial Day Float produced some Spring Chinook action for us. We were pleasantly surprised with an unexpected lack of boats out on the holiday. It made for a very peaceful and scenic outing.
Spring Chinook & Summer Steelhead Season to Arrive Soon on Oregon’s McKenzie River
We are currently anxiously awaiting the arrival of our Spring Salmon & Summer Steelhead here on the gorgeuos McKenzie. These hard-fighting migratory fish have begun their migration from the ocean to their natal stream but usually begin to show locally here east of Eugene in May. The peak of the run normally tumbles in between June & July with the exact arrival time often a factor of water temperatures and river flow. Other local alternatives to the McKenize, including the Middle Fork Willamette and the South Santiam, sometimes coax the salmon and steelhead in a week or two earlier […]
Most of our Coastal Rivers now have Winter Steelhead on Tap
As we sadly say goodbye to our Fall-Winter Chinook Season, we happlily transition into our Winter Steelhead Season. Roaring Fork Guide Service wishes you All the Best in 2015!
Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas From Roaring Fork Guide Service
Nothing says “MERRY CHRISTMAS” better than a guided fishing trip. If you are looking for a fantastic gift for that special someone, look no further. Get on the horn and give us a call at 541-912-8899 or an email at roaringfork@aol.com. We are currently, solidly into our cherished Winter Chinook Salmon Season down on the Elk & Sixes Rivers near Port Orford. These fish are bulls. Heavy chrome-bright salmon just hours out of the salt provide amazing sport and memories that will last for years to come. Don’t miss this opportunity to get in on a very special fishery […]
The Elk & Sixes Rivers are Producing nice Catches of Big Chrome Salmon
Right now we have availablity for exciting guided driftboat trips on the Elk & Sixes Rivers. These precious streams have been kicking out boxfulls of large, gorgeous late-run Chinook routinely following each rise in the rivers. Recent rains have made for great sustained fishing. If you have never dabbled in the fishery, you owe it to yourself to enjoy this very special experience. Book a trip now while 2014 prices still apply. The Fall-Winter Chinook fishing down here near Port Orford usually holds through December 31.
Mondo Siuslaw Silvers still Rockin’
Rob & Lisa enjoyed some great salmon fishing landing 8 chromers. Our Sunday trip was high-lighted by a unique, epic battle that these folks will never forget. At one point I talked them into casting spinners. As luck would have it, the gal got a great grab about 4 ft off the boat. The fish went ballistic with an amazing aerial display and several burning runs of 50 ft or more. I backed the boat away from some wood, but eventually the fish got under a log and the Lisa could no longer gain any line. She handed me […]
Fresh Coho still Swimming around in the Lower Siuslaw
While most of the folks fishing the lower Siuslaw near Florence adhere to a trolled herring as the “GO-To” bait of choice, my recent guest Duane C. can readily testify that trolled lures can do equal damage when it comes to catching the attention of chunker-sized chome Coho.
A Siuslaw River Double on Mint Bright Chunker Silvers
While trolling and casting on the Siuslaw Estuary, Duane & Rebecca suddenly hit platnum and doubled up on nickle-bright Silver Salmon. The Siuslaw Bay at Florence still had beautiful freshly-arriving large Coho available just before the current low pressure system moved in.
Siuslaw Silvers on the Bite!
For several weeks now the Siuslaw River has been dishing out some consistent Silver Salmon action. While trolling herring down in the Bay near Florence has been the “go to” method, some folks have found some very cooperative Coho on spinners, trolled or pitched. Impending rain may soon move the fish, but hopefully a new batch will shoot in from the Pacific as river levels from the current freshet recede.