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Searun Cutthroat Trout

Searun Cutthroat Trout Season

Oregon's searun cutthroat trout can be pursued throughout the general trout season — but the estuary fishery from June through fall is the most unique and productive. Here's what you...

Searun Cutthroat Trout Season

Oregon's searun cutthroat trout can be pursued throughout the general trout season — but the estuary fishery from June through fall is the most unique and productive. Here's what you...

Oregon & Washington July Trout Stocking Schedules

Oregon & Washington July Trout Stocking Schedules

Our July stocking report is here. Find updated ODFW trout stocking dates for alpine lakes, Willamette Valley reservoirs, and streams across Oregon — all within three hours of Portland. Washington...

Oregon & Washington July Trout Stocking Schedules

Our July stocking report is here. Find updated ODFW trout stocking dates for alpine lakes, Willamette Valley reservoirs, and streams across Oregon — all within three hours of Portland. Washington...

Angler fly fishing a small stream in the Pacific Northwest

How to Fly Fish Small Mountain Streams

Portland-area streams hold more trout than most anglers think — including big ones. Here's how to find fish in tight pockets, control your line in fast water, and use light...

How to Fly Fish Small Mountain Streams

Portland-area streams hold more trout than most anglers think — including big ones. Here's how to find fish in tight pockets, control your line in fast water, and use light...

Angler fishing a caddis hatch on a Pacific Northwest river at dusk

Crush the Caddis Craze All Summer

Caddisflies are the most consistent food source for trout all season. Here's how to read the hatch, match the stage, and stay tight all summer long.

Crush the Caddis Craze All Summer

Caddisflies are the most consistent food source for trout all season. Here's how to read the hatch, match the stage, and stay tight all summer long.

Oregon & Washington Trout Stocking Schedule

Oregon & Washington June Trout Stocking Schedules

Our June stocking report is here. Find updated ODFW and WDFW trout stocking dates for alpine lakes, coastal lakes, Willamette Valley reservoirs, and streams across Oregon and Washington — all...

Oregon & Washington June Trout Stocking Schedules

Our June stocking report is here. Find updated ODFW and WDFW trout stocking dates for alpine lakes, coastal lakes, Willamette Valley reservoirs, and streams across Oregon and Washington — all...

Fly Fishing Terrestrials

Don't Sleep on Terrestrials

Terrestrials aren't just a midsummer game. When warm, windy days arrive early, ants and hoppers can be game-changers on Oregon's alpine lakes and streams. Here's how to fish them effectively.

Don't Sleep on Terrestrials

Terrestrials aren't just a midsummer game. When warm, windy days arrive early, ants and hoppers can be game-changers on Oregon's alpine lakes and streams. Here's how to fish them effectively.