Idaho Fish Report

Striped bass fishing in the lower Coquille has slowed a bit. . Striped bass can be caught during the day, but fishing will be best in the low light periods of the day and after dark.

Smallmouth bass are substantially less active throughout the Coquille River and main tributaries due to cooler water temps and lower metabolism. Spearfishing closed October 31st. Bait fishing for smallmouth remains open in tidewater locations and the S.F. Coquille River and where steelhead fishing is open. Fishing will be fairly slow. Either bait on the bottom or artificial grubs/worms worked very slowly will bring fish to bite. . There is no limit for smallmouth bass, which are destructive to salmon habitat.

The wild coho and fall Chinook salmon season in the Coquille basin ended October 15th . Steelhead are just entering the river and it is likely that effort downstream of Coquille may produce a fish or two. Steelhead fishing is expected to improve with upcoming rain late the week of November 9th. For any questions on Salmon Fishing in the Coos or Coquille please call the Charleston office at 541-888-5515 (dial zero at the answer of the machine).

Trout fishing closed in rivers and streams in the Coquille Basin on October 31.