Willamette River - Game & Fish

Fishing with the Big K Guest Ranch, Gary Lewis caught this big smallmouth bass while the party was stopped for a shore lunch. Photo by Gary Lewis.

Top Spots for Washington/Oregon Fishing in 2012

February 22, 2012 • 1 comment

Get out your calendar, clean out your tackle boxes and put fresh line on the reels — it’s time to go fishing!

In Fishing • Tagged 2012 State Fishing Calendars, Clackamas River, Columbia, Cowlitz River, Crescent Lake, Grande Ronde, Odell Lake, Olympic Peninsula Rivers, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Scoqualmie River, Siuslaw River, Tillamook Bay, Umpqua River, Wallowa Lake, Washington, Willamette River

The author shows off his spring Chinook, the second of the day for the boat. Buzz Ramsey, seated behind, says every springer is “special.” Photo by Terry Otto.

Tactics for Spring Chinook!

February 21, 2012 • No comments

A look at where the best spots are and tactics for spring chinook from Game & Fish/Sportsman.

In Fishing, Salmon & Steelhead • Tagged Bonneville Dam, Columbia River, Cowlitz River, Kalama, Lewis River, Oregon, Sandy River, Washington, Willamette River