Oregon Steelhead
 Oregon
is home to a strain of Rainbow trout that migrate to the
ocean and return to our rivers as 6-20+ lb beauties known
as "Steelhead". Steelhead can be found in local
rivers year around. We start seeing winter steelhead (primarily
of hatchery origin) in late November and they run well into
February. Spring steelhead (primarily native fish) can be
caught from December through April with the peak in March.
Summer steelhead show in late March and run into October.
Many agree that Oregon steelhead are one of the most exhilarating
fish species to catch.
Winter steelhead are found in almost all
the rivers in western Oregon. We primarily fish the Nestucca
River on the north Oregon coast. We also fish several other
coastal rivers as well as the Clackamas and Sandy Rivers
in the Portland area. We go where the fish are, and thankfully
we have lots of great choices in the area. Winter steelhead
are primarily of hatchery origin, which allows our guests
to keep 2 per day (state law requires the release of all
wild steelhead). Light tackle is used to catch these "silver
bullets". Bring rain gear and an adventure as we pursue
these often elusive trophies.
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