Willamette River Fishing Reports (May 2026)

What's biting right now in Willamette River? Check out the latest Willamette River fishing reports below.

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Willamette River

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.

Caleb Runyan Oregon City, Oregon Reported: 1 year ago

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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.

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.

Chinook Salmon Fishing in Portland, Oregon, USA

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★★★★★
Ken is amazing! He got us on fish and we had a great time! Ken knows how to fish the Columbia and the Willamette. I will definitely be chartering with him again! He taught my son how to filet the fish we caught and my son loved it! My son had the best 18th birthday!
Elizabeth V. | April 23, 2026

Trip: Willamette River Fishing
★★★★★
This was our 2nd time using Wade. He is a wonderful guide and got us on the sturgeon. Our group had an amazing time and we can't wait to book our next trip with Captain Wade!
Richard L. | November 16, 2025

Trip: Sturgeon Fishing
★★★★★
My dad and I took an 8 hour guided trip on the Willamette. Ken is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and prepared. His equipment is all impressive and well maintained, he carefully explained safety procedures, he also happily shared a lot of valuable information with us about future fishing endeavors. We caught a 20 inch “15 lb” silver salmon. We will definitely book another trip with him, likely for springers!
Mattias O. | October 18, 2025

Trip: Willamette River Fishing
★★★★★
Excellent trip! Wade was very accommodating. Changed his schedule to fit the needs of the group. Very clear on communication prior to trip. During trip, Wade kept our safety, comfort, and enjoyment a priority. Very knowledgeable, great hang on the water. Would recommend to a friend, would repeat book.
Steven N. | July 2, 2024

Trip: Sturgeon Fishing
★★★★★
We had the absolute best time! Caught a ton of sturgeon! Can’t wait to come back!
Randi C. | April 14, 2024

Trip: Sturgeon Fishing

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