Nestucca River Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing
The little town of Beaver, about 20 minutes south of Tillamook on Oregon’s north coast, is the hub of fishing activity on the Nestucca River. February through mid-April find good numbers of both hatchery and native streelhead willing to take a fly. Because the Nestucca is blessed with an abundance of riffles, runs, and fish-holding pools, the fly angler will never want for excellent water which might hold a biting steelhead. Fishing from a boat, we can can cover many river miles in a fishing day, accessing water unavailable to bank anglers. Egg flies rule as the most productive choices for catching fish in winter and early spring, but wet flies swung slowly in bouldered runs and pools will catch steelhead, too.
What will you need?
- An Oregon fishing license, available online or from various retailers.
- Comfortable clothes, including a long-sleeve shirt for sun protection.
- A rain jacket if the weather forecast indicates it’s a good idea.
- Glasses/sunglasses for eye protection at all times.
- Waders. Though all fishing is done from the boat, anglers sometimes prefer to get out of the boat to land an exceptional fish and have their photo taken kneeling in the shallows.
What is provided?
- Three ready-to-fish fly rods for each angler, and flies.
- Snacks, beverages, and lunches.
- A good time casting to likely holding water on a legendary river.
The logistics
- We will meet on the river EARLY at a designated time and location. Please be on time. In a competitive fishing and boating environment, meeting on time is imperative. Anticipate and compensate for travel or departures delays.
Texting is always the best means of communication. (541) 207-4000
