Tucked away in the volcanic flatlands of the High Cascade mountains, Miller Lake provides such a natural oasis for trout fishing and an escape into the heart of Oregon's Cascade Mountain Range, that ...

The hike to the fishing hole felt a little different than normal, as we traveled over mud fields and past ancient relics to a river that only appears for a few weeks each year. We passed a pair of ...

If you’ve ever stood on the bank of a river with a fly rod, stared at the water, and wondered, ‘Where the hell do I start?’, you’re not alone. When you’re just getting started trout fishing, even ...

One of the hardest things in all of fishing is to find a good spinning rod for trout. And if I sound like a snob it’s because I am. But it’s hard to talk about it around some of my other friends who ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Anglers, grab your favorite fishing rig and a map, as registration is now open for the inaugural Oregon Native Trout Challenge. Basalt to Breakers, an Oregon nonprofit with ...

Speckled sea trout, also known as spotted sea trout, are a popular inshore gamefish species found across the eastern and southern coasts. While they resemble their freshwater cousins in looks, these ...

In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...

While native to Western North America, rainbow trout have become one of the most popular freshwater gamefish around the globe through stocking programs. They are coveted by both conventional and fly ...

Streamers are particularly effective in high, stained water and in low light conditions. When visibility drops, a trout relies heavily on its lateral line system to find food. Streamers create ...