Mid January on the north coast

After the snow of Christmas and the subsequent flooding from the thaw, our beloved northwestern Oregon rivers are finally coming into shape for some fantastic steelhead fishing. Today's report shows the northfork Nehalem in perfect condition, but the real news is the Wilson is finally fishable. For the next week many anxious steeheaders will venture successfully to the mighty Wilson with visions of winter steel in their minds. Many will come away empty handed, but still more will achieve the victory of catching what many hold as the holy grail of the anadramous species. Good luck to all. more to come later.