The famous Rogue River is home to Spring and Fall Salmon, Winter and Summer Steelhead, and Coho Salmon. Many well-known people have experienced a great love and respect for Rogue River fishing. Famous author Zane Gray spent significant time fishing on the Rogue River and wrote about this beautiful place. The Rogue River is in southwestern Oregon …
The Chetco River gets some very large Salmon and Steelhead! Steelhead over 20 lbs are caught yearly, and many in the mid to upper teens are landed frequently. Salmon fishing is very good on the Chetco, and side-drifting is popular because of its long, perfect runs. The Chetco River is in southwestern Oregon in the …
The Elk River gets a very strong run of Native Winter Steelhead along with fall Chinook Salmon. The Elk River is in southwestern Oregon. Approximately 25 miles (40 km) long, the river drains a remote area of the Coastal Range into the Pacific Ocean. On October 28, 1988, the Elk River was designated Wild and …
The Sixes River gets a very strong run of Native Winter Steelhead along with fall Chinook Salmon. The Sixes River is about 5 miles North of Port Orford, Oregon, near the Elk River. The Sixes River is approximately 30 miles long and has a similar run of fish to the Elk River. Sixes River Salmon …
The Salmon run on the Coos River is very strong from late August to early October. The Coos River is known for having very aggressive Salmon that bite well, and catch rates are usually high. The river has one of the largest hatchery programs in the state, with over two million Chinook Salmon smolts released …
The Illinois River gets a strong run of native winter steelhead and is a favorite among fly fishermen! The Illinois River is one of the two main tributaries of the Rogue River, approximately 75 miles long, in southwestern Oregon.