Idaho Fish Report

Chinook salmon fishing is closed in the Coquille Basin this year. 

Striped bass are spread throughout tidewater in the Coquille River with most anglers fishing around Riverton and Rocky Point in the lower river. Striped bass fishing is typically better after dark, but some fish can be caught during daylight hours. 

Shad can still be found upstream of the Arago Boat Ramp. Shad darts or small jigs with a twister tail have been working to catch shad.

Anglers are reporting decent smallmouth bass fishing in the lower South Fork Coquille and mainstem Coquille River. Many anglers on the mainstem Coquille River are trolling for smallmouth bass. 

A temporary regulation started on June 1 allowing anglers in Coquille River system to use spears and spear guns to harvest smallmouth bass. Traditional rod and reel anglers can also use bait throughout the river system. This unique fishing opportunity is one of many efforts to reduce the impact of illegally introduced bass on Chinook populations.  

Trout fishing in streams and rivers are open. Sea run cutthroat trout are moving throughout the tidal portion of the Coquille River. Anglers are having success catching trout on small spinners or fly fishing.