Oregon Fly Fishing Report – Small Stream Outfitters & Guides

For Small Stream Outfitters the transition from Summer to early Fall is noted by our favorite coastal trout, the glorious Sea-Run Cutthroat, into the lower reaches of Coastal Streams, like the Siletz and Nesutucca. We can usually count on the first fish to show sometime in early August. They’ll generally trickle in throughout the month and be present in good numbers by the first of September.

We found a few nice fish mixed in with their Summer Steelhead cousins at the beginning of August, making for some exciting days on the water. A significant rain event on August 21 brought the Siletz up about 6″ and was enough to trigger a massive change in the lower river fishing. Most of the summer steelhead pushed upstream above the town of Siletz; concentrate efforts for these fish in the Siletz Gorge for the rest of the season. While the steelhead were making their way into the upper river, Sea Runs in huge numbers entered the lower river almost overnight.

Trout fishing over the last week has been absolutely suberb! Massive pods of fish in the 12-18″ range have concentrated in several areas throughout the lower Siletz. We’ve had fantastic top-water and streamer action for these fish and expect to the fishing stay hot, until the next significant rain. To book a trip chasing these aggressive, chrome sea-run trout, call or email us today! 503.515.3533

Tight Lines and we’ll see you on the water!

The trailer for our first fly fishing video project is ready for an advance preview! Take a sneak peak at the documentary film “Spring Steelhead – Oregon Coast Range”

Watch the Documentary Film Trailer!

The film footage was shot in March of 2007 on a remote stream in the Oregon Coast Range. The stream’s pristine remoteness and beauty are captured in this five minute trailer.

To fish some of Oregon’s last wild places; contact Small Stream Outfitters today!