Willamette Valley/Metro-Water temperatures in the lower Willamette have moderated but only 18,300 Chinook have accompanied about 7,500 summer steelhead over the Falls so far this season. Shad are being taken in good numbers now, showing a marked preference for chartreuse lures. Sturgeon fishing was fair for keepers over the retention period last week. Effort and catch rates for springers and steelhead is low.

Oversized sturgeon fishing is fair at the Marker 85 deadline with fresh shad, shad strips or parts as bait. Shad fishing at Bonneville can be challenging at times- returns are on track for another bountiful year. A few keepers are still being taken in the gorge and they are of quality size. Salmon fishing in the gorge is marginal- even with the slight climb in dam counts. Pro guide Dan Ponciano (360-607-8511) is reporting fair catches of oversized sturgeon using fresh shad or parts thereof.

Summer steelhead and springer catches are low in the Clackamas. The river remains low and a hazard to jet sleds. An occasional springer is being taken at McIver Park.

A few springers are being taken daily from the Sandy River but about half the fish caught have been natives. Summer steelhead is likely the best prospect and anglers targeting both salmon and steelhead are faring better upstream of Dodge Park.

The North Santiam has been fair for summer steelhead and slow for springers. On the South Fork, over 1,250 summer steelhead and 150 spring Chinook have been counted at Foster Dam.

With the water level of the McKenzie dropping this week, anglers are picking up summer steelhead and spring Chinook.

Breitenbush River, Detroit Reservoir, Leaburg Lake, McKenzie River above and below Leaburg Lake, Quartzville Creek and North Santiam River above Detroit are scheduled to be planted with trout this week.

Northwest ??? Estuary sturgeon fishing near Astoria is well underway but keeper sized fish are not running large this year. Sand shrimp is working well in shallow water while anchovies dominate in the deeper water. The oversize handle in the estuary rivals the gorge. The most consistent fishing is taking place near downtown Astoria.

Pro guide Brandon McGavran (360-607-1327) reports hooking 4 for 6 chances on a mix of spring and summer Chinook below Bonneville on Tuesday this week.

Spring salmon fishing in Tillamook Bay continues to disappoint. Effort continues to dwindle. Salmon have been moving through the lower Trask River but the river remains too low to have high expectations. Good tides this weekend may make spinner trolling in the upper bay the best option. Pro guide Dave Johnson (503-201-4292) has had some good days recently trolling spinners on the upper bay.

Although the weekend outlook for ocean conditions is favorable, a minus tide series may make bar crossings hazardous. It's best to wait after the peak ebb before navigating the bar. Rockfish action should be great and nearshore halibut is also an option.

Razor clam diggers should take advantage of the excellent tides this weekend. Clatsop Beaches should produce the best but other coastal beaches are rumored to have a good seeding.

Crabbing at Yaquina Bay is slow and sorting of softshells is necessary and the same holds true for most north coast estuaries.

Access to Lost Lake in Clatsop County will not be possible from June 13 ??? 17 for road improvements. Both routes to the popular lake will be temporarily closed.

Southwest ??? Smallmouth bass fishing is very good on the Umpqua with some boats hitting the 100 a day mark.

Offshore Chinook salmon fishing has picked up a little out of southwest ports. With anglers finding very large sardines in fish stomachs, rapid growth is expected. The offshore Chinook fishery will be heating up in the next week or two.

Coho continue to be caught and released by ocean anglers targeting Chinook with many pushing 10 pounds. This means some nice fish will be awaiting anglers at the opener on June 23rd.

Surf perch fishing remains red hot off ocean beaches. Angers are using prawns to take limits. Bottom fishing offshore continued to yield good catches of rockfish and lingcod.

Morning minus tides this weekend will provide razor clam opportunities at Bailey Beach and Meyers Creek.

The Rogue is producing very few springers although a pod of fresh fish moved in over the weekend to provide a little action to anchovy-spinner fishers in the lower river.

Eastern ??? Redsides are taking salmonfly imitations on the Deschutes around Mecca.

Kokanee and mackinaw fishing is fair at Odell. Jigs have been more effective than trolling for the kokanee. Wickiup has been very slow.

Waters receiving hatchery trout in the Deschutes watershed include Ana Reservoir, Lake of the Woods, Olallie Lake, Spring Creek and Thompson Valley.