What has turned out to be another solid steelhead run on the Chetco and other Southern Oregon rivers has been interrupted by what may turn out to be the biggest storm of the season. The river blew out yesterday. Much more rain is coming this weekend and it may be several days before we are able to get back onto the water. Before this rain, the Chetco was low and clear, which sent most of the out-of-town guides back home.
• Chetco River •
The Chetco is one of Oregon’s premier salmon and steelhead rivers, and our most popular fishery. It produces more kings over 50 pounds.
• Smith River •
The Smith River is known for its large run of giant king salmon, as well as numerous steelhead of over 20 pounds.
• Rogue River •
The Rogue River is one of the few rivers in the world that has salmon and steelhead fishing twelve months a year!
• Coquille Bay •
The Coquille and Coos Bays have most prolific early fall salmon fishing on Oregon Coast!
• Elk and Sixes •
For sheer numbers of king salmon, the Elk River is hard to beat. The Elk and Sixes both have late fall runs, peaking in December.
• Brookings Ocean Charters •
Capt. Andy Martin spent 10 years guiding in Alaska but now guides and runs charter boats year round in Brookings, Oregon.