Fishing Oregon Salmon
Oregon River Salmon Fishing
As an Oregon Salmon guide, I look forward to the fall months of the year, it is a colorful and beautiful time in Western Oregon. The changing season also brings with it, shorter days, cooler mornings, and lower water temperatures. These seasonal changes signal fresh Oregon Salmon to move up river with every new incoming tidal surge. Labor Day and the start of the football season seems to be the kick off for fishing Oregon River Salmon in our western coastal rivers and tidal waters. Plus, fishing for Oregon Salmon on the Umpqua River Bay can be good during the months of July, August, and September.
There are many different Oregon salmon fishing techniques that are used to catch Oregon Salmon: For example, early morning during an incoming tide; trolling a cut plug herring in the tidal waters of Oregon’s rivers is always a good producer. Trolling various colors of spinners and bait-wrapped plugs can also be effective for Oregon Salmon. Bobber fishing is one of my favorite methods for catching Oregon Salmon; it is very exciting and effective. Sand shrimp and/or salmon eggs are fished under a bobber at various depths to catch 25 to 30 lb. Salmon. Fishing results with any method will vary depending upon time of day, water conditions, tides, and weather conditions
A guided Salmon fishing trip starts early. You’ll be picked up at your hotel/motel at 5:00am, the driving time to most of the places we fish takes about 1 and 1/2 hours. At the starting point, a few minutes is taken to explain what salmon fishing techniques we will use during the day. In most cases we will fish from a drift boat.
We will spend 4 to 5 hours of rigorous salmon fishing in the morning, followed by a quick lunch, with hot and cold drinks; then 3 to 4 more hours of salmon fishing in the afternoon before returning to the Eugene area about 6:00 to 7:00pm.
We provide all of the necessary salmon fishing tackle and bait for our Guided Salmon Oregon Fishing trip. The following are the rods reels and lines that I like to use for Oregon Salmon:
- 9′ medium or medium heavy casting rod for line weight 15 to 20 lb.
- Star drag casting reel that will hold at least 200 yards of monofilament
- Good quality brand name monofilament 20lb test
- Brand name, made in the USA swivels, snaps etc.
- Hooks: Owner, Gamakatsu or Eagle Claw
Oregon Salmon Fishing Tip: Tuna Balls for Salmon Fishing
Guided Oregon River Salmon Trip Information
Ideal Months: Oregon salmon fishing is best during the months of August, September, October and November.
Location: Eugene, Oregon . We can help with hotel/motel accommodations if you wish.
IMPORTANT: Advanced and early bookings are required for the best salmon fishing dates that meet with your travel and fishing schedule. Don’t wait to contact me.
A one day Oregon fishing license and salmon tag is $12.00/day
Book two days of Oregon river salmon fishing and receive a 10% discount. For more information, please contact me.