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A Tale of Two Fish: Coho vs. Chinook Salmon

Tucked into Oregon’s central coast, the Siuslaw River is a vital artery for Pacific salmon, particularly Coho (Oncorhynchus kisutch) and Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). These two species play essential ecological, cultural, and economic roles in the region. While they often share…

2025 Summer Salmon Fishing Forecast

As we head into summer ’25, anglers booking a guided charter on the Siuslaw and out to the Pacific Ocean between Florence and Depoe Bay will find a cautiously optimistic salmon season—guided by updated regulations from Oregon Department of Fish…

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Restoration of Habitat on the Siuslaw River

The Siuslaw River, once one of Oregon’s most prolific salmon runs, now finds itself at the heart of an inspiring restoration journey. Over centuries, land clearing, diking, levee construction, and agricultural development severed the river’s natural connection with its floodplains…

Salmon Cycles

There is a saying that nothing lasts forever, and this holds true for the mighty salmon. Lately, the salmon fishing has been less-than-stellar overall, yet this cycle is ending and we are on the upswing now. You see, the ocean…

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