FishKillFlea Oregon is a Pacific Northwest paradise — with legendary steelhead rivers, world-class salmon runs, Cascade Range trout lakes, and rugged coastal fishing. The Beaver State offers some of the most diverse angling in America.
Top Steelhead & Salmon Rivers
| River | Region | Species | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes River | Central OR | Summer steelhead, redside trout | Oregon's most famous river — world-class fly water |
| Rogue River | SW Oregon | Chinook, steelhead, smallmouth | Wild & Scenic — drift boat paradise |
| Columbia River | N. Oregon border | Chinook, coho, steelhead, sturgeon | America's #1 salmon river |
| North Umpqua River | Southern OR | Summer steelhead | "Camp Water" — fly-fishing only legendary section |
| Sandy River | Portland metro | Winter steelhead, coho | Just 30 min from downtown Portland |
Cascade Lakes & High Desert
- Crane Prairie Reservoir: Central OR — trophy rainbow and brook trout in flooded forest
- Wickiup Reservoir: Trophy brown trout (10+ lbs), kokanee salmon
- East Lake / Paulina Lake: Newberry Crater volcanic lakes — brown trout, rainbow, kokanee
- Diamond Lake: Stocked rainbow trout — family-friendly, high alpine
Pacific Coast
- Tillamook Bay: Chinook salmon, lingcod, Pacific halibut, Dungeness crab
- Newport / Depoe Bay: Charter boats for halibut, lingcod, rockfish
- Astoria / Buoy 10: Columbia River mouth — legendary fall Chinook run
Seasonal Guide
| Season | Best Fishing | Top Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | Spring Chinook, steelhead, trout stocking | Columbia, Willamette, Sandy |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Summer steelhead, fly fishing, bass | Deschutes, North Umpqua, Cascade lakes |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Fall Chinook, coho, fall steelhead | Buoy 10, Rogue, Tillamook |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Winter steelhead, crabbing | Sandy, Clackamas, coast bays |