Oregon Fish Report
Umpqua River Fish Report for 2-21-2018


Cold Hard Steel

Umpqua River - Roseburg, OR (Douglas County)

Photo Credit: Mario Gomez of Ironhead Guide Service

by Mario Gomez
2-21-2018
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I HAD A FEW DAYS OPEN UP DUE TO CANCELATIONS AND SCHEDULE CHANGES SO GET A HOLD ME IF YOU WANT TO FEEL THE TUG
3/4, 3/18, 3/23, 3/25, 3/30, and 3/31

The cold hard steel finally decided to show up and being out on the river this past week actually feelt like winter steelhead fishing. We did pretty good the last few days and luck seemed to be on our side. When it comes to fishing I would rather be lucky than good any day. Work hard for your bites and don't get in a rush to be the first boat down the river. The fish are pressured and sometimes it takes 5 passes to get that bite.

We had good success side drifting yarn and eggs this week and was fortunate enough to hook into my first really big steelhead. We hooked a fish that we could not turn or pull off the bottom and ended up riping the hook out but that's why we call it fishing. One of these days I will join the 20 pound club. See you on the river.



Mario Gomez is a Northern California and Southern Oregon professional fishing guide that chases salmon, trout, and steelhead on the most productive rivers in the Northwest. Pro guide Mario Gomez has spent his entire life fishing the Klamath River, but also follows the circuit and targets the California and Oregon coastal streams each year. If you are interested in fishing the Klamath River, Smith River, Chetco River, Umpqua River and Rogue River click on the website and book your trip today. To learn more about Mario visit Ironhead Guide Service, you can also find him on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or call him anytime @ (530) 598-0530.


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