North Oregon Coastal Rivers

Winter & Spring Steelhead Spey Fishing

December through April COGS offers guided float trips on several rivers along the northern Oregon coast. The Nehalem, Wilson, Trask, and Nestucca Rivers host healthy runs of native winter and spring steelhead. These fish are large and wild, and fight with an uncommon level of determination.

A single day guided float trip will take you from the rugged waters of the Coast Range foothills to the smooth easy flows near the Pacific Ocean. We use traditional fly fishing techniques on these rivers (down and across presentation), most often with two-handed rods. The equipment and tactics we use to pursue coastal winter steelhead are very specific. Spey rods, custom lines and sink tips, and home tied leaders and flies will be available for demo use.

Single day trips are available, as well as multi-day trip packages including accommodations in either Tillamook or Manzanita. From lodging on the Oregon coast anglers have quick access to a number of productive steelhead rivers. We will create an itinerary for you based on river conditions. Join us for a unique winter steelheading adventure in coastal Oregon.

Steelhead fishing the Oregon coast with Chris O'Donnell. Produced by Wildfish Studios.

Chris O'Donnell's Guide Service, LLC

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