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Summer steelhead fishing is slowing down in some rivers as temperatures start to rise. Bank fishing can be most effective with low summer flows. Anglers are using a variety of baits, jigs, spoons and spinners and are seeing results in the morning and evening hours or during or just after a rain event.

NORTH COAST LAKES:

Angling for warm water species should be fair to good. Cape Meares, Lytle, Sunset, Cullaby, and Coffenbury lakes offer good opportunities for warm water fish, particularly largemouth bass. Trophy trout are scheduled to be stocked in September in some lakes. Anglers should use caution when heading to Lost Lake (Clatsop County) as active logging and travel restrictions are in effect. Call the Tillamook office at 503-842-2741 or Astoria Oregon Department of Forestry at 503-325-5451 for more information.

MID COAST LAKES:

Rainbow trout stocking of the Mid Coast lakes is complete for the year. Warm water fishing is good in the following lakes: Devils Lake near Lincoln City and Mercer Lake, Munsel Lake, Woahink Lake, Siltcoos Lake and Tahkenitch Lake near Florence have good populations of warm water fish species such as large mouth bass, blue gill, yellow perch, crappie, and brown bullhead. Typically good fishing occurs from late spring through early fall for these species. A variety of lures and baits can be effective with the best fishing in the morning and late afternoon hours.

ALSEA RIVER: cutthroat trout, chinook

Anglers can expect fair to good fishing for cutthroat trout throughout the Alsea River Basin. Sea run cutthroat (Bluebacks) have started to return in good numbers.
Anglers should concentrate in upper tidewater and the lower river area. Bank fishing and trolling in tide water with small lures (spinners, spoon or plugs) is very effective. As river temperatures rise fish tend to hold near cool water or shaded areas. A few early Chinook tend to show in tide water through August with trolling being the most effective.

BIG CREEK: all species

The area downstream of the hatchery will close to all angling Aug 15-31 under emergency regulations. Returns of fall chinook are expected to be low, and the closure is necessary to protect fish for hatchery broodstock. Anglers are reminded that Big Creek downstream of the hatchery is also closed during the month of September under permanent regulations.

NECANICUM RIVER: cutthroat trout

Catch and release angling for sea-run cutthroat should be fair to good.

NEHALEM RIVER AND NORTH FORK NEHALEM RIVER: chinook, cutthroat trout

Angling for chinook in Nehalem Bay has picked up over the last week, although is only fair. Fishing is best from The Nehalem/Wheeler area downstream to the mouth. A few chinook are also being caught in the nearshore ocean when conditions allow boats to get outside. Catch and release cutthroat trout fishing should be good. Small lures or flies should produce good results.

NESTUCCA RIVER: steelhead, cutthroat trout

Angling for summer steelhead is slow. Good numbers of summer steelhead are in the river, and are visible in the low, clear water. Best fishing has been very early in the morning. Spring chinook angling closed July 31. Catch and release fishing for cutthroat trout should be good.

SALMON RIVER: cutthroat trout

Anglers can expect fair to good fishing for resident and sea run (Bluebacks) cutthroat trout. Bank fishing and trolling in tide water with small lures (spinners, spoons, plugs) is very effective. Anglers should concentrate effort in slow moving pools and holes with structure and shade.

SILETZ RIVER: steelhead, cutthroat trout, Chinook

Steelhead fishing is slowing as river conditions stay warm, low and clear. The best harvest opportunity is in the upper river from Moonshine Park to the fishing deadline. Anglers are using a variety of baits, jigs, spoons and spinners with the best success in the morning and evening hours or around a rain event. Steelhead fishing typically improves in September after the first rains start. Resident cutthroat trout and sea run cutthroat (Bluebacks) fishing is good throughout most of the river. Anglers should concentrate in areas with structure, shade and cool water sources. Small lures (spinners, spoon or plugs) and bait (shrimp, eggs, worms) are very effective. A few early Chinook start showing throughout August with the best opportunities in tidewater.

SIUSLAW RIVER: cutthroat trout, Chinook

Resident cutthroat trout and sea run cutthroat (Bluebacks) fishing is fair to good throughout much of the basin. Blueback fishing is best in tidewater and the lower river. Trolling or bank fishing with small lures (spinners, spoons or plugs) works well. A few early Chinook may start to show in August with the best opportunity trolling in tidewater.

TILLAMOOK BAY:

Opened for fall chinook and adipose fin-clipped coho on Aug. 1. Fishing will be slow, but should begin to improve, especially for coho, around the end of the month.
WILSON AND TRASK RIVERS: steelhead, cutthroat trout

Angling for summer steelhead is slow. Fish are spread out through the rivers, which are very low and clear. Use light gear and small lures or bait, and fish early or late in the day for best results. Spring chinook angling closed July 31. Catch and release fishing for sea-run cutthroat trout should be good.

YAQUINA RIVER: cutthroat trout

Resident cutthroat trout fishing is fair to good throughout the mainstem and tributaries. Sea run cutthroat trout are starting to show in upper tidewater and the lower river sections. Small spinners or spoons on light rods and line work well for cutthroat trout.

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