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Spring Into The Outdoors

It’s spring and we’re getting regular reminders that things will be warming up and drying up as we barrel towards summer outdoor recreation. Here’s 10 solid outdoor opportunities to get you started early.

There’s More Than Salmon In August

The great fishing is on the way. No doubt about it, salmon, Chinook salmon, are the headliners for August.

What’s Your Outdoor Adventure Plan?

Fall offers prime outdoor action: fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and photography. From salmon runs to upland birds, it’s the perfect season to explore nature.

It's Trout Time!

Wherever you live in the Northwest you won’t have to drive far to find fabulous trout fishing. In all cases, probably in less than 2 hours, you can be in a beautiful secluded wilderness area teeming with trout.

If You Get Lost

When you’re truly lost, you have no idea where you are in relation to where you started. It’s the most helpless feeling in the woods and hopefully you have everything you need to survive.

Ten Essentials For Outdoor Survival

While it might be 8 for some and 15 for others, the term “10 Essentials” relates, generally, to survival gear you should have packed in your daypack, car, fanny pack, backpack, boat or ATV.

Go West For Salmon

Fall Crabbing

Crabbing’s like a treasure hunt. You drop your traps, wait and manage the anticipation and excitement for what you hope to find is a trap filled with tasty crab.

Are You Ready For June?

For the past few years (several in fact) June and even the first half of July have been very good for catching chinook salmon in the lower-Willamette River.

The Best is Yet to Come

With a strong spring chinook run forecasted and the first wave of buttery, grill-ready salmon already being caught, April and early May are shaping up to be prime time on the Willamette. This post breaks down the proven gear, bait, and strategies you'll need to capitalize on the early bite and hook into one of the tastiest fish of the year.

The Springer Season Continues

June marks prime time for spring and summer Chinook action in the lower Willamette and Multnomah Channel, where savvy anglers troll spinners, flashers, and SpinFish in a unique urban-meets-wilderness setting. This detailed guide breaks down the gear, techniques, and timing you need to make the most of this peak season—don’t miss your best shot at landing a salmon this year.

10,000 More!

This year’s steelhead and spring Chinook seasons are shaping up to be a pleasant surprise, with stronger returns and better fishing than expected—especially after last year’s disappointments. From under-the-radar wild steelhead success to a promising springer forecast, this post breaks down why 2025 could be your best season yet.

The Best Fishing of the Year

August is bursting with incredible fishing opportunities across the Pacific Northwest—from ocean salmon and tuna to trout in alpine lakes. If you're wondering where to go, this guide dishes out all the hot spots, tips, and must-follow resources to make the most of the season’s peak action.