Quick Casts: Portland, Oregon The Top Fishing Spots within an Hour's Drive of the City

The essential fly-fishing guide to Greater Portland, Oregon From the tidewaters of the Columbia River to a host of other rivers as well as streams, ocean bays, and reservoirs, the wondrous and diverse region around Portland, Oregon offers something for every angler. But how do you know when and where to fish, how to get there, and what kind of gear to use? The answers are all here in Quick Casts: Portland--the most accurate and up-to-date angler's resource available on a place that offers some of the finest sport fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Local angler and author Jim Yuskavitch knows these waters, and here he brings together the information that will help other anglers fish them. Answering the questions every angler asks before setting out, he provides descriptions of fishing hot spots, including top locations. He provides a list of the game fish at each location and the best times to fish; tips on lures, flies, bait, tackle, and techniques; information on access and regulations; and maps and photos. An illustrated section describing the habits, habitats, and the best ways to fish for the region's huge variety of game fish rounds out this essential Portland-area angling companion.

Jim Yuskavitch s the author of several books, including Fishing Oregon and Outlaw Tales of Oregon (both Globe Pequot Press). He was formerly the associate editor of Trout Magazine. He lives in Sisters, Oregon.

I. Introduction II. Tips and Advice Basic information on fishing in the greater Portland area, overview of available fish species and habitat preferences along with a discussion of anadromous fish run timing and some general fishing advice relating to the fishing locations highlighted in the book. Also reviewed would be angling license and tag requirements, and some important regulations such as those dealing with wild versus hatchery fish. III. Northwest of Portland 1. Multnomah Channel, Willamette River Opportunities for salmon, steelhead, shad, sturgeon, bass, walleye, catfish and perch about 40 minutes from Portland. 2. Gilbert River, Sauvie Island Walleye, catfish, sturgeon and bass 50 minutes from Portland. 3. Smith and Bybee Lakes Located about 15 minutes from downtown Portland, crappie, bullhead, bass, bluegill and perch. 4. Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Kelly Point Park Good angling opportunities for sturgeon, salmon and steelhead at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, 25 minutes from Portland. IV. Southwest of Portland 5. St. Louis Ponds Rainbow trout and a variety of warmwater fish 50 minutes from Portland. 6. Henry Hagg Lake Trout, bass, crappie and perch. A 60-minute drive from Portland. 7. Pudding River Cutthroat trout, with small stream fishing opportunities in its tributaries. 45 minutes from Portland. 8. Gales Creek A first-rate and accessible winter steelhead and trout stream 45 minutes from Portland. 9. Tualatin River at Cook Park Good opportunities to use a float tube or pontoon boat to catch bass. About 20 minutes from Portland. 10. Willamette River at George Rogers Park Catch a variety of Willamette River warmwater species where Oswego Creek flows into the main river. 20 minutes from Portland. 11. North Fork Yamhill River Nice, small stream angling for native, wild cutthroat trout 45 minutes from Portland. V. Southeast of Portland 12. Clackamas River at Carver Park A 30-minute drive from Portland. Fish available, depending upon the time of year, includes Chinook and coho salmon and steelhead, along with rainbow trout. 13. Clackamas River at Milo McIver Park Chinook and coho salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout. It is a 55-minute drive from Portland. 14. Sandy River at Oxbow Park Excellent bank and wading access 50 minutes from Portland to fish for Chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead. 15. Sandy River at Sandy Hatchery A 50-minute drive and 30-minute hike to the Sandy River to catch steelhead and Chinook and coho salmon. 16. Eagle Creek at Bonnie Lure Park Another top, easily accessible Chinook and coho salmon and steelhead stream 45 minutes from Portland. 17. Molalla River A spring Chinook and winter steelhead stream 50 minutes from Portland. 18. Clackamette Park, Willamette River Fishing for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and warmwater species at the junction of the Willamette and Clackamas rivers 25 minutes from Portland. 19. Estacada Lake A reservoir on the Clackamas River 50 minutes from Portland offers fishing for steelhead, trout, and coho and Chinook salmon. 20. Sandy River at Lewis and Clark State Park Fishing for salmon and steelhead where the Clackamas River enters the Columbia River, 25 minutes from Portland. VI. Northeast of Portland Nearby Fishing in Washington State A brief overview of nearby fishing opportunities across the state line including licensing and tag requirements, and other considerations of note to non-resident anglers.