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David M.
Toledo, Washington
Reported 2 weeks ago
With 400,000 sockeye salmon having entered the Nushagak River yesterday, bringing the total escapement to over 1 million for the year, the fishing prospects look very promising. Wonderful to see such a successful season—looks like excellent fishing will continue for the upcoming weeks. Book your trip today
David Mallahan
David M. Toledo, Washington Reported 2 weeks ago
With 400,000 sockeye salmon having entered the Nushagak River yesterday, bringing the total escapement to over 1 million for the year, the fishing prospects look very promising. Wonderful to see such a successful season—looks like excellent fishing will continue for the upcoming weeks. Book your trip today
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
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Caleb Runyan
Caleb R.
Oregon City, Oregon
Reported 3 weeks ago
We've had some very good fishing lately near Portland Oregon. This should hopefully continue for the next month or so. Then lead right into the best chinook fishing of the year in August and September
Caleb Runyan
Caleb R. Oregon City, Oregon Reported 3 weeks ago
We've had some very good fishing lately near Portland Oregon. This should hopefully continue for the next month or so. Then lead right into the best chinook fishing of the year in August and September
Fishing in Portland, Oregon
Fishing in Portland, Oregon
Fishing in Portland, Oregon
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Ken K.
Damascus, Oregon
Reported 4 weeks ago
We braved the record heat here in Portland today and picked up this nice Chinook.
Ken Klunder
Ken K. Damascus, Oregon Reported 4 weeks ago
We braved the record heat here in Portland today and picked up this nice Chinook.
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Ken K.
Damascus, Oregon
Reported 1 month ago
Our guide Captain Ken was excellent! Fishing with him everything was relaxing, calm and kicked back enjoyable. Boat was clean and all the gear was wonderful shape. He is a great guide highly recommended. Thanks for everything Ken, we really appreciate it
Ken Klunder
Ken K. Damascus, Oregon Reported 1 month ago
Our guide Captain Ken was excellent! Fishing with him everything was relaxing, calm and kicked back enjoyable. Boat was clean and all the gear was wonderful shape. He is a great guide highly recommended. Thanks for everything Ken, we really appreciate it
Fishing in Portland, Oregon
Fishing in Portland, Oregon
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David M.
Toledo, Washington
Reported 1 month ago
Summer run steelhead fishing is heating up on the rivers and southwest Washington
David Mallahan
David M. Toledo, Washington Reported 1 month ago
Summer run steelhead fishing is heating up on the rivers and southwest Washington
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
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Aaron McCallum
Aaron M.
Seattle, Washington
Reported 1 month ago
I've concluded my Kalama river spring Chinook season. There's always next year. Most of my regulars fish the same day every year so there are limited spots available. Here's some photos from the season. This season runs second week in April through last weekday in May.
Aaron McCallum
Aaron M. Seattle, Washington Reported 1 month ago
I've concluded my Kalama river spring Chinook season. There's always next year. Most of my regulars fish the same day every year so there are limited spots available. Here's some photos from the season. This season runs second week in April through last weekday in May.
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
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David M.
Toledo, Washington
Reported 2 months ago
Drano Lake in the Columbia River Gorge is fishing extremely well right now we're fishing spring Chinook the world's best eating salmon
David Mallahan
David M. Toledo, Washington Reported 2 months ago
Drano Lake in the Columbia River Gorge is fishing extremely well right now we're fishing spring Chinook the world's best eating salmon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
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David M.
Toledo, Washington
Reported 2 months ago
Fishing spring chinook in the Columbia River Gorge in Cowlitz River we've been putting multiple fish in the boat every day
David Mallahan
David M. Toledo, Washington Reported 2 months ago
Fishing spring chinook in the Columbia River Gorge in Cowlitz River we've been putting multiple fish in the boat every day
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
Fishing in Scappoose, Oregon
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Aaron McCallum
Aaron M.
Seattle, Washington
Reported 2 months ago
I have 2 available dates for this fishery. May 5th and 12th. I expect them to book fast
Aaron McCallum
Aaron M. Seattle, Washington Reported 2 months ago
I have 2 available dates for this fishery. May 5th and 12th. I expect them to book fast
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
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Ken K.
Damascus, Oregon
Reported 2 months ago
It was a good day on the river. We got this 14lb Up River Bright early in the day.

It was a beautiful sunny day on the river and the clients were great to fish with.
Ken Klunder
Ken K. Damascus, Oregon Reported 2 months ago
It was a good day on the river. We got this 14lb Up River Bright early in the day.

It was a beautiful sunny day on the river and the clients were great to fish with.
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