John Gross, Roaring Fork Guide Service, 39621 Deerhorn Rd, Springfield, Oregon 97478
Email: roaringfork@aol.com, Tel: +1 541 726 7234
Umpqua River (Mainstream)
Winter Steelhead Fishing Will Continue through March and Even April on Certain River Systems
Submitted by John Gross on 9 February 2013 - 10:30am.
Certain Oregon rivers allow for an extended winter steelhead season beyond the standard March 31 closure on designated portions. Some are even open year-round to steelhead fishing.
Winter Steelhead Showing Nicely Throughout Western Oregon
Submitted by John Gross on 28 January 2013 - 4:32pm.
Reports of decent steelhead fishing surfaced up and down the coast in early January. As the early rains of 2013 diminished and gave way to a short cold snap, the bite layed down a tad. Recent rains over the last few days should now provide a welcome jump start and packs of new fish should be pushing through soon.
Guests Ron & Jim admire a fine fish box of hatchery-origin Steelhead they landed on the McKenzie River
Submitted by John Gross on 24 August 2011 - 11:37am..thumbnail.JPG "Guests Ron & Jim admire a fine fish box of hatchery-origin Steelhead they landed on the McKenzie River")
Fishing Report:
Taking a Break from Fishing to Enjoy some Great Scenery and a Sandwich during a Mckenzie Drift
Submitted by John Gross on 14 August 2011 - 9:36am.
Fishing Report:
The Upper McKenzie should fish well for pan-fry planter trout over Memorial Day and throughout the week
Submitted by John Gross on 28 May 2011 - 1:09pm.
Cool temperatures continue to delay the main arrival of our Springers. Fish are trickling in however, everyday now.
Winter Steelhead Season nearing the End on Many Coastal Streams
Submitted by John Gross on 30 March 2011 - 11:34am.
We have entered the final stretch for winter steelhead fishing on many of our coastal streams. A few select rivers offer prolonged opportunity for some continued steelhead fishing beyond the general March 31st cutoff. Numerous rivers and sections of some rivers remain open to steelhead fishing year-round. The Rogue, the Umpqua, and the Siletz, the Trask, Wilson, & Nestucca all fall into this category. The Whitaker Run on the Siuslaw remains open through April 15, while the South Fork of the Coquille stays open through April 30. When river levels cooperated, so did the fish in most systems.
