Willamette River Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Matt Myers
Portland, Oregon
Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing in Astoria Oregon on the ocean and lower Columbia River. River trophy sturgeon is on and the fishing is great. Lots of big fish. This is a ton of action and fish average 5' and close to a 100lbs. Catch and release Salmon is open in the ocean. Lots...

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Matt Myers Portland, Oregon Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing in Astoria Oregon on the ocean and lower Columbia River. River trophy sturgeon is on and the fishing is great. Lots of big fish. This is a ton of action and fish average 5' and close to a 100lbs. Catch and release Salmon is open in the ocean. Lots of fish showing up. Pic of nice chinook today. Both coho and chinook are available. It'll stay steady and just get better.

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Caleb Runyan
Oregon City, Oregon
Reported: 9 months ago

Lots of fun left to be had winter steelhead fishing. With rain in the forecast, we should see a fresh push of fish. We also have some spring chinooks starting to show up in our rivers. So be sure to get out this spring for some of the best-tasting salmon...

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Caleb Runyan Oregon City, Oregon Reported: 9 months ago

Lots of fun left to be had winter steelhead fishing. With rain in the forecast, we should see a fresh push of fish. We also have some spring chinooks starting to show up in our rivers. So be sure to get out this spring for some of the best-tasting salmon on the planet.

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Caleb Runyan
Oregon City, Oregon
Reported: 10 months ago

Have had some good steelhead fishing recently. Weather has been cold but the fish are still biting. The season is really just starting out we should see the best fishing in febuary and March. Most of the fishing we do is bobber fishing and it's very active and fun for...

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Caleb Runyan Oregon City, Oregon Reported: 10 months ago

Have had some good steelhead fishing recently. Weather has been cold but the fish are still biting. The season is really just starting out we should see the best fishing in febuary and March. Most of the fishing we do is bobber fishing and it's very active and fun for just about who enjoys a good day on the water.

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Caleb Runyan
Oregon City, Oregon
Reported: 11 months ago

Our winter steelhead season has kicked off. Some fish are showing up and we are hoping for a good season.

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Caleb Runyan Oregon City, Oregon Reported: 11 months ago

Our winter steelhead season has kicked off. Some fish are showing up and we are hoping for a good season.

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Caleb Runyan
Oregon City, Oregon
Reported: 1 year ago

Good fishing on the oregon coast out of Nehalem and manzanita Oregon as well as in the Portland Oregon area. Our fall chinook run is strong and the fish are beautiful. Mainly catching these fish trolling with flashers and lures.

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Caleb Runyan Oregon City, Oregon Reported: 1 year ago

Good fishing on the oregon coast out of Nehalem and manzanita Oregon as well as in the Portland Oregon area. Our fall chinook run is strong and the fish are beautiful. Mainly catching these fish trolling with flashers and lures.

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Jason Hammond
Portland, Oregon
Reported: 2 years ago

King salmon fishing in the Portland area is in full swing. Catches will satay consistent through June. Combination sturgeon/salmon trips are available as well.

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Jason Hammond Portland, Oregon Reported: 2 years ago

King salmon fishing in the Portland area is in full swing. Catches will satay consistent through June. Combination sturgeon/salmon trips are available as well.

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