by Larry Kesch | Nov 19, 2025 | Fishing How Tos, Fishing Questions, Portland, Portland Activities
What to Expect on a Family-Friendly Salmon Trip Near Portland If you are thinking about a family-friendly salmon trip near Portland, picture an early morning on the river. Most trips meet near sunrise at a marina or boat ramp on the Columbia or Willamette. You park,...
by Larry Kesch | Oct 16, 2025 | Fishing How Tos, Fishing Questions, Portland, Portland Activities, Steel Head
Portland Winter Steelhead 2025–2026 Forecast and Best Spots to Fish Cold mornings, emerald water, and chrome-bright fish sliding into familiar travel lanes. That is the promise of Portland winter steelhead this season. The 2025 to 2026 outlook favors anglers who time...
by Larry Kesch | Sep 23, 2025 | Fishing Gear, Fishing Questions, Portland, Portland Activities
Gearing Up for Fall: How to Dress for a Columbia River Fishing Trip If you’re planning your first Columbia River fishing trip this fall, one of the most common questions you might have is simple but important: what to wear for fall fishing in Oregon? The Pacific...
by Larry Kesch | Sep 16, 2025 | Fishing How Tos, Fishing Questions, Portland, Portland Activities, Steel Head
A First-Timer’s Guide to Winter Steelhead Fishing If you’ve ever heard anglers whisper about winter steelhead as “ghosts,” you may have wondered why these fish are spoken of with such reverence. In Oregon, where icy rivers cut through green valleys and...
by Larry Kesch | Aug 31, 2025 | Fishing Gear, Fishing How Tos, Fishing Questions, Portland
Are You Making These 5 Trolling Mistakes for Portland Salmon? If you’re out there on the Columbia or Willamette rivers, trying to reel in some salmon, consistent catches aren’t just good fortune. It’s about getting rid of the guesswork and sticking...
by Larry Kesch | Jul 31, 2025 | Fishing How Tos
Local Fishing Hacks: What Portland Anglers Know That You Don’t Portland, Oregon, may be known for its coffee, culture, and creativity, but to those in the know, it’s also a hidden gem for fishing. From the Willamette River winding through the heart of the city to the...
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