Hebo Deli and Sporting Goods News and Updates

By Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods & Little Nestucca Deli

Discover the latest news about Little Nestucca Deli and Hebo Sporting Goods! When's the Nestucca River going to be fishable? New additions to our Hebo Deli. How's your bait supply? Need new fishing or sporting goods gear? Upcoming fishing contests and much more!



Speaking of bait... our shrimp is as fresh as these...

Fresh-pumped sand shrimpOne of the best baits around...
Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods fresh-pumped sand shrimpOne of the best baits around...


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Table of Contents

Easily access our Hebo Deli and Sporting Goods Blog content.  Get what you want instantly without a bunch of scrolling.  Just choose your category and click on the link!


              Store hours:  Current and future

              Wild edibles of the Oregon Coastal Hebo area!

              Shuttle service, social media, your feedback and more


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 Fishing


              Fishing News/daily 

              Meet the author!

              Hebo Sports Shop home-grown local flies!


Rivers


              Big Nestucca River

                  Fish on the bottom with nightcrawlers?


              Little Nestucca River   

                  Steelhead Tidewater tip

                  Tidewater Salmon fishing techniques and tackle tips!

                  Spinner and bobber fishing in the salt


               Three Rivers   

                  Trout fishing with your family!


              Neskowin Creek    

                  Important fact  


Lakes


              Hebo Lake/trout fishing

              Town Lake steelhead, trout and bass!


Ocean


              Surf perch right from the beach 


Current Fishing Report, Tips, and More


              General fishing conditions/report

              Don't get in a rut!

              High water tip

             The only way to release a salmon or steelhead safely!

              Low water, Summer Steelhead drift fishing pointers!

      

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Other News and Updates


              What's New?

              Salmon or steelhead fishing tip?  Experience?  Share it!




We're on Social Media!

See what we've got cook'in... click here!






Store Hours and More

Since July 1st:

5am-5pm 7 Days a Week 


Call:  503 392 4269

Email us here


We are only opening 4am during the Springer run, From May 15th to June 30th.




We provide Shuttle Service for our Hebo area Salmon and Steelhead Streams! 


Furthermore... check out our Deli Pages... we're expanding!  


DO YOU WANT TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OUR BLOG?

Do you have something you'd like to contribute to our Hebo Deli and Sporting Goods Blog Page?  Tips, advice, experiences, etc... anything that's related to our Hebo Website and Store Niche.  The possibilities are endless... jump right in!



Driving to a Tillamook (or Hebo) Salmon, Steelhead, or Trout Stream Early in the Morning?

What about a coastal lake?

Need shrimp or other bait?  Tackle, etc?  How about hot, homemade food?  We've got you covered... 7 days a week! 

Perhaps load up for the next day on your way home.  Or... If it's late and you don't have time to cook dinner...

...while setting up your campsite at Hebo Lake...

Little Nestucca Deli will take care of you.


Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods and Deli may have items not posted yet on our Hebo Website...

...since we're constantly adding/changing to meet our customer/visitors' needs.  If you don't see it here in our Hebo Deli Sporting Goods online store... please contact us.  Thanks for your business :-) 


We Want Your Feedback!

  • You can now share some of your experiences, tips, advice, etc., to be posted as a Page on Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods Website.  We encourage customer/visitor involvement.  Nothing beats personal experience!  Any thoughts about this? 

  • Would you like to see us engage more on other Social Media Platforms?
  • Etc...

Please let us know here along with any other suggestions you might have.  Thanks... Jr & Vy.





On the topic of feedback... we're going to start covering wild edibles of the Hebo area coast range hills...

...after we complete a couple more steelhead fishing content pages.  I harvest these year-round... I use them in my tea, health drink and fresh veggies!  Have any thoughts about this?


I picked these wild dandelion greens (actually a safe dandelion look-a-like) and roots...

Dandelion wild edibles I'm going to harvest in the Hebo coast range hillsI harvested the wild dandelion roots all Winter... that's where most of the nutrients are, when the green tops aren't growing
Dandelion wild edibles I'm going to harvest in the Hebo coast range hillsI harvested the wild dandelion roots all Winter... that's where most of the nutrients are, when the green tops aren't growing


...as well as these young, wild, blackberry leaves...

Freshly picked wild edible blackberry leavesWild edibles are packed with more nutrition than store-bought produce
Freshly picked wild edible blackberry leavesWild edibles are packed with more nutrition than store-bought produce


There's so many uses for these Hebo/Oregon coast range wild edibles.  I quit buying all of those expensive, dried and fresh plants at my health food store!


Coming Soon:  Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods Home Made Salmon and Steelhead Spinners...

...including effective salmon, trout, and steelhead Flies!


Have you ever bought a salmon, steelhead or trout fly, only to have it fall apart...

...after catching a fish or a couple hours of use? 

Did you pay a bunch of money for a fly that catches fisherman but not the fish?

Are you using the correct fly for the current weather and water fishing conditions?   Bottom line... quit wasting your money and focus on catching fish.


Furthermore... there's nothing worse than a steelhead or salmon spinner blade that needs manipulation to begin spinning!


I caught these large trout on 6" articulated streamer flies that I tied.  The top trout ate an olive streamer and the bottom went for a white...

Fly-caught big Central Oregon troutI love fly fishing for (big) trout from the bank!


Fly-caught big Central Oregon troutI love tying and fishing Double Deceiver articulated streamer flies!




Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods & Deli Fishing News

Heho Sports Shop happy fisherman with a pair of Summer SteelheadBeautiful chrome-plated Hebo area Summer Steelhead
Heho Sports Shop happy fisherman with a pair of Summer SteelheadBeautiful chrome-plated Hebo area Summer Steelhead


All river conditions/predictions below are based on the current Hebo area forecast/conditions for Wednesday, July 5th, at 11:50 am.  I've been busy ...


**My goal right now is to post some new articles that have been on the back burner for a while before the first fall rains






See our new Hebo area trout fishing news and updates...

We're focusing on Tillamook County and other local trout fishing lakes and creeks! 


  • "Where can I fish for bluegill, bass and other panfish around Hebo including Lincoln and Tillamook County?"

  • Is there a beach around Pacific City / Cape Kiawanda where I can fish for sea perch?"  Yep...  I've fished for these tasty Camp Winema Surf Perch not too far from Hebo.  We've got the tackle and bait you'll need... the Pacific Ocean will provide the incoming tide  :-)


Keep checking back for the answers to these questions and more!




Meet the Author of Our Hebo Sporting Goods & Deli Fishing News

My dog and I at Cape Kiawanda Beach in Pacific City, Oregon

I'm delighted to provide you with salmon, trout, and steelhead fishing news and updates.

I've been fishing around the Hebo area since 1967. I've also ventured all the way down to Lincoln County Drift Creek...

...and as far north as the Miami River in Tillamook County.

I live right on Three Rivers in Hebo, so I'm constantly in touch with this wonderful salmon, steelhead, and trout fishery.

I feel honored for this opportunity to provide Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods with reliable, experience-based information...

...that will hopefully help make your fishing trip a success (even if you don't catch anything)  :-)





As long as the water color of your favorite Oregon Coastal Winter Steelhead stream is ok... you can catch fish during high water flows...

...if your river isn't rising and chocolate brown!

Change your tactics.  Do you agree or disagree?  Let us know here.



This Hebo Sports Shop and Deli visitor will have an enjoyable trip back home...

Hebo Sport Shop customer with a Spring ChinookBait or Spinner?
Hebo Sport Shop customer with a Spring ChinookBait or Spinner?





This chunky Summer Steelhead was spinner-caught by Jr the later part of May...

Beautiful Hebo area Three Rivers spinner-caught Summer Steelhead!Fresh-in from Pacific City Nestucca Bay tidewater
I enjoy eating Summer Steelhead more than Spring ChinookFresh-in from Pacific City Nestucca Bay tidewater


This Summer Steelhead was caught by JR on one of his favorite Oregon coastal steelhead streams during cold water conditions.  "How does a steelhead attack a spinner when the water is cold?"  Ask Jr... "It stopped like I was hung up on the bottom."


Check in Daily for Fresh, Hot off the Press Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods Fishing Updates!

Have you ever thought about how your presentation might blend in with the background color...

...making it harder for the salmon and steelhead to locate it?  We'll dig into this more later.  Here's another... how much does your lure vibration affect your fishing success? 

Is there something you'd like to add?

Would you like to tell your story, tip or experience which will become a Page on our Website?  Our Invitation Section is finally live here on our Hebo Sporting Goods Blog Page and...


There's a different one on our Hebo Tackle Store Page... join in!

Almost forgot... you'll also find one at the bottom of our Fishing Spinners for Steelhead Article as well as our Salmon and Steelhead Fishing Page.

Contests and prizes for the best submissions are something we're possibly considering for the future... 


Speaking of prizes... read this!


Coming hopefully sooner than later...

We'll be adding fishing updates/news to our Hebo Sporting Goods and Deli Blog for your favorite Tillamook area salmon and steelhead rivers.






Big Nestucca River



We're really fortunate that our Nestucca River system is very close to salt water.  We can brag about our bright, chrome salmon and steelhead!...

Beautiful, bright, Hebo area Spring chinook"Can I catch Spring Chinook on bait and hardware?" Yep... use both and you'll increase your catch ratio
Beautiful, bright, Hebo area Spring chinook"Can I catch Spring Chinook on bait and hardware?" Yep... use both and you'll increase your catch ratio


Freshwater

Tips

Winter Steelhead low, cold, clear water tip and tackle.


  • Cloverdale:  When the Big Nestucca River is running low (now)... fish below the Cloverdale boat ramp for steelhead and chinook.  Incoming tide seems best but not set in stone.  There's still a few Big Nestucca River Summer Steelhead including Summer Chinook around.  Here's more.

    Fishing here when the water is higher will produce as well.  However... outgoing tide will allow more bank access, especially during a minus low tide series.  In the 60's, 70's, and 80's... When nobody bobber fished Nestucca River from Cloverdale upstream...

    My dad would fish on the bottom with nightcrawlers for Summer Steelhead on incoming/high tide, when he couldn't drift fish.  He did well.

    "Can I fish for Summer Steelhead with those store-bought, little salad shrimp?"  Yep... this is what my dad was also using!


 


  • Jackson's Drift  (right above the mouth of Three Rivers/Hebo boat ramp):  Learn more about this excellent Nestucca River bank fishing spot!.  The farmer has been giving Nestucca River Winter Steelhead fishermen bank access since last Fall the last time I checked...

    I'll check it out again shortly and let you know...

    My best Spring and Fall Chinook fishing here is when the Big Nestucca River level is running between 7' - 5.8'.  It's
    pretty low now.  You might be able to catch a Summer Steelhead here at Jackson's Drift during low light periods.  However, I have not been here this summer... I don't know how much it may have changed during winter high water.


  • More about mouth of Three Rivers Nestucca boat ramp:  Don't sit around at home if you think the Nestucca River is too high (or low) for you.  Here's some great advice about catching salmon and steelhead during Nestucca River high water conditions...

    And it's close to Hebo Sporting Goods!  Looking for excellent bank access as well?  Check this out!


  • Line visibility:  Are you concerned about fish seeing your line in clear water?


  • The Condor (first bridge above Hebo):  Excellent bank fishing and easy access/parking.  When the Big Nestucca River is running about 6' and less...

    I've caught Spring and Fall Chinook from the bank, fishing along the ledge and down into the adjoining big hole.  I bobber fish for Spring Chinook about 5-7' along the ledge... depending on the water height of the Big Nestucca River.  Set your bobber at about 4-5' now.  You'll drag bottom lower down.

    Fishing spinners for Spring Chinook and Summer Steelhead is very productive.  Cast against the ledge and slowly retrieve cross-current (mix in a few other casting angles as well).  YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE ON THE BOTTOM.  A wider blade will work better when the current slows down like now (spins easier while keeping your Spring or Fall Chinook spinner retrieve slow).

 

Below the Condor:  Walk below the Big Nestucca 101 bridge and wade across if the water is low enough (now).  Be careful... even at this Big Nestucca River water height.   Fish your way downstream... all the way to the big hole at the inside bend of the river.  Walk along the gravel and you will not be tresspassing.


River Conditions


  • The upper Big Nestucca River down to Farmer's Creek boat ramp:  Very low up here.  Bank fishing for summers?  No problem.  Low water bank fishing for Summer Steelhead is a favorite of mine!   

  • Farmer's Creek down to the mouth of Three Rivers:  Fishing early and late will be best at this water height.

  • Hebo/Three Rivers boat ramp down to Cloverdale:  Ideal Big Nestucca River Spring Chinook and Summer Steelhead fishing conditions if you adapt to low water tactics.  As a side note...

    Back in the day...
    Three Rivers parking lot at the Hebo boat ramp was crowded with bank fishermen during Winter Steelhead season.  There were lots of boat trailers at the Cloverdale Big Nestucca River boat ramp take-out as well.

    We fished right at the mouth of Three Rivers and on down below as far as we could walk.  I used this strategy for Nestucca River Spring Chinook and Summer Steelhead fishing when bank access was open.  Use your boat or raft. Times have changed for sure! 


Check out the Big Nestucca River forecast graphKeep an eye on our Hebo weather as well.  The Big Nestucca River is currently at 4.05'.


Hebo area rivers can still grow big Summer Steelhead...

Father and Son with a pair of Nestucca River Summer SteelheadEarly to rise pays off!
Father and Son with a pair of Nestucca River Summer SteelheadEarly to rise pays off!


"When is the best time to fish for Summer Steelhead on the Big Nestucca River right now?" Very early and late in the day.  Additionally...

Fishing below Three Rivers, near Hebo by the boat ramp, a few hours after high tide (at the mouth of the Big Nestucca River)...

...will allow fresh Summer Steelhead to reach this area!


Rigging

Bobber, hardware and drift fishing:  These techniques are all productive while boat or bank fishing for Oregon Coastal Fall and Spring Chinook or Winter/Summer Steelhead.


Steelhead and salmon bait:  Here's some suggestions.


Tidewater

Tip

"Why do my red salmon eggs appear dark or black... to the salmon and steelhead or other fish?"


Pacific City area (salmon):  When to fish here and some interesting facts I've picked up over 30+ years of Big Nestucca River tidewater fishing!

I've caught Spring Chinook over the years (one here and there)... fishing Spinners from the bank at the Pacific city Guard Rail Hole in April.  An unweighted chinook spinner, with a 3/4 oz bank sinker, attached 2' up your leader with a snap swivel... is pretty standard.

  • Guardrail Hole (over-looked)
  • Boat Ramp
  • PC bridge
  • Above PC bridge to...
  • Woods area and above (lots of pull-outs for bank access)...

...are all reliable Nestucca tidewater Spring and Fall Chinook fisheries.


Cloverdale:  Head of tidewater... this can be a very productive Big Nestucca salmon and steelhead fishery.  You'll have better bank access when the Big Nestucca River is down to about 4.5'... especially around low tide.  Low tide is a few hours later than at the mouth of the Big Nestucca River, especially a minus tide.


Winter Steelhead season:  When the Nestucca River gets extremely low, fish from Pacific City all the way up to Cloverdale (tide-effected here)...

...including up to the mouth of Three Rivers.

NEXT YEAR, WHEN THE BIG NESTUCCA RIVER DROPS TO REALLY LOW LEVELS... SERIOUSLY CONSIDER TIDEWATER FISHING FOR WINTER STEELHEAD.  Fishing for Winter Steelhead on the Wilson River in tidewater near Tillamook is common practice... even during higher flows!


River Conditions

Pacific City/Big Nestucca tidewater will be off-color with a lot of debris a good part of the time during late fall, winter and early spring.  Rigtht now?  No problem (of course).


Take a walk on Cape Kiawanda Beach in Pacific City... BRING YOUR KIDS AND DOGS :-)  The Oregon coastal weather looks awesome all this week!... 

This would be a good time to try some beach combing!



Rigging

Salmon Fishing the Big Nestucca river tidewater:  Tips for fishing from a boat or the bank.


Little Nestucca River

Please Check Regulations.

Freshwater

Tip

When the Little Nestucca River drops to low, clear Winter Steelhead fishing conditions...

Concentrate on the lower river as well as tidewater for bright Winter Steelhead (and Summer Steelhead).  The Little Nestucca River Winter Steelhead season is over. 



Fishing for Little Nestucca River Sea-Run Cutthroat Trout

Little Nestucca River Sea-Runs start showing up in August (or earlier).  I caught them while salmon fishing for Fall Chinook (yes... I caught Fall Chinook in the Little Nestucca Tidewater in August sporadically).  It's a gamble.

More to come... I'll get back here tomorrow... promise. :-)


You should find some Winter Steelhead while fishing on the Little Nestucca River throughout April/early May even though...

March is the top month. 

Some Summer Steelhead do venture up into freshwater.


The Only Way to Release a Fish Safely

If you are going to release a steelhead, trout, or chinook...

Please leave it in a couple feet of water, wet your hands, THEN quickly raise it out of the water for a picture. 

Get it back into the water as quickly as possible and make sure it swims off under it's own power. 


There is no other way to safely release a steelhead, salmon, or any other fish.

If you don't wet your hands, you'll remove the slimy protective coating.



Just like Castle Rock Park area on Three Rivers, the upper Little Nestucca River will raise and drop quickly.


For those of you that like a clear, decent flow of water like my favorite trout stream...

How clear is this Winter Steehead River?Is it hard to figure out where your Winter Steelhead is lurking?


Fish way up high on this Tillamook County Winter Steelhead gem (Little Nestucca River) first, following a high water.

If low, clear water is your thing... fish the upper Little Nestucca River when the Big Nestucca is running 6' or less.


I've caught Sea-Run Cutthroat and Summer Steelhead fishing up here during the winter and spring.  Little Nestucca Summer Steelhead will have a red stripe but they retain some glimmer, unlike "dark" Winter Steelhead.  "Are the Winter and Summer Steelhead mating on the spawning beds?"  If you see a mating pair... please leave them alone.

Here's an option, using the Big Nestucca River as a gauge, If it's 8' and dropping!


River Conditions

Winter Steelhead fishing conditions on the upper Little Nestucca River:  The Season is over (check regulations).

Lower river:  Very fishable along the stretch right above the head of tidewater/Logger's Bridge.  Give this a shot now for Summer Steelhead (might be a couple around).  Again... check the regulations.


After a really high river raise...

When it quits raining and the Little Nestucca River tributaries clear up...

You can catch Winter Steelhead, Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon right in the confluence of the little feeder creeks and the main stream off-color water.

This applies to your favorite Oregon coastal steelhead and salmon river as well.


Rigging

Little Nestucca fly fishermen:  "What type of Winter Steelhead fly rod should I use?"  This might be useful.


  • Fly fishing:  Thought about fly fishing for Summer or Winter Steelhead?

  • Fishing hardware:  Very productive in certain conditions and sometimes downright deadly!


Check Out Our "Fishing for Salmon and Steelhead" Page...

...and all the sub-topics which will be covered on separate Pages (accessed from links at the bottom) which we're building now.  Spinner Fishing for Steelhead is packed full of (my) personal experiences!

We'll cover bobber, drift, and spinner fishing including reading water and more... based mostly on our own experiences or those of others we know and trust


We've built an invitation at the bottom of the Page so you can contribute...

...some of your valuable salmon and steelhead fishing expertise (if you don't mind sharing). 


  • Hopefully, you'll find our Spinner Fishing for Salmon Page full of great content and useful tips!

  • What's a really productive steelhead spinner fishing technique?  You'll enjoy this article.

  • What is the best steelhead lure color? 
  • What is my most productive steelhead spinner blade finish?   Find out here!


Drift fishing and other Little Nestucca River (and other rivers) salmon and steelhead fishing techniques...

WE'LL BE COVERING THESE IN THE FUTURE (I know... it's August now, we haven't forgotten... been really busy!).


Tidewater


Tip

You can find lots of tackle that floated down the Big or Little Nestucca rivers here!  Check out tidewater or on the beach... close to the mouth of the Big Nestucca River.  Also... It gets stranded on Cape Kiawanda in that little cove, lower-right in the picture below.


I also forage for this seaweed, a wild edible that I eat...

Foraging for seaweed at Cape Kiwanda You can eat this Cape Kiwanda seaweed raw or dried
Foraging for seaweed at Cape KiwandaYou can eat this Cape Kiwanda seaweed raw or dried


101 Bridge area and above:  Fish all the way up to the head of tidewater.  Big Nestucca River Spring Chinook and Summer Steelhead do stray up into the Little Nestucca River tidal area.  Some Summers migrate up into freshwater.


Spinner Fishing for Little Nestucca River Chinook Salmon:

  • Swivel/weight set-up:  Use a snap swivel with a bank sinker for weight.  A 3/8-3/4 oz sinker works best, depending upon Little Nestucca water depth and tidal flow

  • Spinner:  Use an unweighted Chinook Salmon spinner with a Colorado type blade

  • Leader:  About 2-3 long

  • Line:  20-30 lb mono or about 60-80 lb braid works best when bobber fishing for Chinook Salmon

  • Rod:  9-10'.  Medium to fast action.  Length is needed, especially when bank fishing, for making long casts at high tide in the wind.

  • Reel:  Click here.


I use a larger Chinook Salmon spinner blade most of the time.  The water is shallower and tidal flows aren't as strong as the Big Nestucca Pacific City area tidewater fishery.  The bigger salmon spinner blade catches more water, enabling a slower retrieve... while enhancing blade rotation.

Give us a shout or stop by... Jr will set you up. 


We'll start building our own salmon, steelhead and trout spinners.  I've been building my own since the late 60's.  We'll customize them for the Big and Little Nestucca tidewater (and freshwater) fishery conditions and environments!


Bobber Fishing for Little Nestucca River Chinook Salmon:

  • Line:  80 lb braid.  Mono works, but wax is needed to keep it from sinking.  Braid offers a better hook-set with zero stretch

  • Leader:  30-40 lb mono about 3' long

  • Weight:  1-2 oz bank sinker.  Vary your weight with depth, tidal flow, and wind.

  • Securing weight:  Using a snap swivel with your bank sinker works best when bobber fishing for salmon.

  • Rod:  A 10' salmon rod works best for handling heavy line, big fish, heavy weights and a good hook set.  A long fast or medium action salmon rod works great for mending your line as well.

  • Reel:  Casting or spinning reel.  I prefer (just my choice) a casting reel for all of my salmon and steelhead fishing.  A large spool capacity is needed to handle a long run from a big, strong fish (especially during high tide).

  • Hook:  I use a size 4/0-6/0 stainless steel hook.  A turned-up eye is needed for tying an egg loop for securing your salmon bait.  If you're using big baits, a larger hook is needed.  The tip of your salmon hook will rust after sharpening... just file the rust off.  I pinch the barb down a bit for easier penetration.

  • Bobber:  The average Little Nestucca River tidewater bobber fishing depth is about 5' at low tide, and 6-7' at high tide... depending on where you're fishing. 

    So, a 1 oz bobber will work, but a 2 ounce bobber will work better overall... since you'll be making long casts in the wind frequently.


River Conditions

The Little Nestucca tidewater fishing conditions are fine now.  I occasionally see seals working above the Little Nestucca River 101 Bridge but... they may just be searching You'll know if the seals are feeding on salmon or steelhead (or not).


You can catch Winter Steelhead here when the water conditions are suitable... you'll have it all to yourself!  There should be a few Summer Steelhead around now and... 

...maybe a Big Nestucca River Summer Chinook stray.  Bring your kids and dogs... they can run all around with no worries!  Stop off at our Hebo Little Nestucca Deli for a picnic lunch.


Keep in mind... Fall Chinook Salmon will still slow down and possibly hold in Little Nestucca tidewater for a spell...

...when the water drops considerably really late in the fall during  Nestucca River area Chinook Salmon season.  There won't be anyone else fishing here at this time.

Some years, as noted above, Big Nestucca River Spring Chinook venture into Little Nestucca tidewater.

Some years... there's quite a few Coho Salmon showing up in Little Nestucca tidewater.  Other years... not too much.


Salmon and Steelhead Tidewater Tip

Watch Those Seals!

No competition from other Little Nestucca Winter Steelhead fishermen...

...doesn't mean you won't catch a fresh, chrome, Little Nestucca tidewater Winter Steelhead.  The seals are up here for a reason... keep an eye on their behavior.  Either they're just looking or feasting.


As noted above... I've caught Little Nestucca tidewater Winter Steelhead during low water periods.  There's no reason you can't catch them down here during normal  Winter and Spring water flows as well. 




Rigging

Salmon and low-water Winter Steelhead:  Try fishing a fly below your bobber!  You can drift fish it as well.


No success with your "hot" Hebo Tackle Shop spinner?  Try casting and retrieving a Quickfish or other plug. 

Also... rig up a good-sized flasher with one single or treble hook.  Cast and retrieve it from the bank.  This was a hot commodity back about 15-20 years ago.  The bunch that owned Salmon Trout Steelheader Magazine started this Chinook Salmon craze down at the Nestucca River Pacific City boat ramp...

We've got a good selection here at our Hebo Tackle and Bait Shop. 


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I noticed JR added some little wobbler/flashers about 2" long on a rack behind the counter on the wall... check 'em out.  Might work for steelhead as well since they're small. 



Our Happy Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods and Deli fisherman...

Winter Steelhead at Hebo Sports ShopDoes anybody miss Fall Chinook fishing?
Winter Steelhead at Hebo Sports ShopDoes anybody miss Fall Chinook fishing?


Three Rivers

Three Rivers Fishing Regulations Beginning July I6th

From July 16 through September 30, Three Rivers is closed to angling from Cedar Creek Hatchery, down to the mouth at the Nestucca River boat ramp.

Above Cedar Creek Hatchery:  Only artificial flies and lures are allowed.  Here's more.


Tip

Drift Fishing Three Rivers for Low Water Summer Steelhead


...during summer's extremely low river level period... is truly an art. 

Unlike drift fishing for Winter Steelhead...


  • Low water
  • Warm water
  • Conditioned fish and...
  • High angle of the sun...

...will truly test your Summer Steelhead drift fishing talent level!

  • Line:  I use 6 lb to 15 lb test monofilament.  During really low light Summer Steelhead fishing conditions, you can get away with heavier line.  When fishing in bright light for conditioned Summer Steelhead, light line enables a more natural presentation.

    "How about fresh, off-the-tide Summer Steelhead down at Cloverdale?"  I've used nothing but 15 lb Maxima Chameleon no problem.

    "Can I use braided line when drift fishing for Summer Steelhead?"  Yes... it's becoming more and more popular.  Unlike mono, there's no stretch, along with a smaller diameter.
  • Bait:  Sand shrimp, salmon or steelhead eggs, worms, grasshoppers (yes, grasshoppers) and other larvae/nymphs.  Crawdad tails are deadly!  Call Duane and he'll set you up with a crawdad trap and bait.

    "Do artificials like beads, plastic eggs, etc., work ok for low water, Summer Steelhead fishing?"  At times, in faster water, but... I always feel better if it's scented and/or topped with bait.  Try drift fishing a fly or small spoon/spinner as well.
  • Hooks:  Size 8 up to about a #2.  Your salmon (or even steelhead) hook should be X strong if you're using 15 lb test.  A thin wire hook is fine, if you're using light line and a Summer Steelhead rod.
  • Rod:  "Should I prefer a bait casting rod when drift fishing for low water Summer Steelhead?"  I do.  However...  a spinning rod, along with a spinning reel, will handle light weights more efficiently. 

    Make sure your Summer Steelhead rod matches the line you're using.  Medium action is preferred although... a slow action rod, along with really light line... works great.
  • Reel:  Again, I prefer a bait casting reel but... a spinning reel shines in low water, light line, stealthy Summer Steelhead fishing conditions.  I'll admit... I'm a bit compromised casting little or no weight with a bait casting reel.

  • Leader:  Your steelhead spinner leader should be lighter than your mainline.  Use monofilament or fluorocarbon.  There are pros and cons for each.   I've used Maxima Chameleon drift fishing for steelhead my whole life... I'll swear by it.
  • Knots:  "Can I use the standard egg loop knot to secure my hook with or without bait?"  Yes... I do.  When attaching my mainline (monofilament or braid) to my swivel... I use the standard clinch knot.  If you're going to use braid to tie your clinch knot... contact me here first.
  • Swivel:  I always use a barrel swivel... even if I don't need any weight.  Using a barrel swivel and attaching my preferred weight (pencil lead) is my choice.  I attach a dropper to the working end to secure my weight (a little lighter than the mainline, not much).
  • Weight:  I like using pencil lead when drift fishing for low water Summer Steelhead (or no weight at all).  You might  prefer a slinky or split shot. 


I'm leaving out a lot of details because this post might get too long.  If I write a content page about drift fishing for Summer Steelhead in low, clear water, summer conditions...

... it would be more suitable.

When I say "This is how I do it"... you may have another way that works just as well :-)









Unlike other Nestucca River fisheries, the hatchery does fish in turbid, high water In the old days... we fished here when the Nestucca River was 10' and less (4.05' now) or even higher when dropping... seriously!  Use heavier salmon and steelhead fishing gear. 


When Three Rivers drops and clears after being high and roily...

Park behind Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods and walk downstream.  I start fishing for salmon and steelhead here on Three Rivers...

...when the Big Nestucca River is running about 6.5'-7' and less while droppingOr... fish in the S-curves down below Cedar Creek Hatchery alongside the road. 


The upper river is lined with private property until you hit the Castle Rock Park area.  You can get out there and walk upstream (or down). 


Is Cedar Creek Hatchery near Hebo letting salmon or steelhead migrate up past their electric weir... when the water levels are up?"  Check here.


You Can Fish the Heart Attack Hole for Spring and Fall Chinook...

...when Three Rivers is open to sport fishing below Cedar Creek Hatchery in Hebo (closed now).

You should read this.



River Conditions

Three Rivers Cedar Creek Hatchery:  Chinook and steelhead fishing conditions might require daytime stealth.  Closed. 


Below Cedar Creek Hatchery down to the mouth of Three Rivers:  The water color and height is low and clear for Spring Chinook and Summer Steelhead fishing.  Fishing early and late is best (if you can).  Lure fishing for salmon or steelhead?  Line size is not an issue.  Closed.


Castle Rock Park:  Let it rest until late Fall for steelhead and chinook.  However... 

Are you a Three Rivers trout fisherman?  Here's the fishing regulations.


Fishing above Cedar Creek Fish Hatchery:  When conditions are favorable... start up high on Tillamook County's Three Rivers and work your way down to Cedar Creek Hatchery and below as noted above.  Stay in touch with the Hebo Weather Forecast.  

Three Rivers is open (above the Cedar Creek fish hatchery weir) all year for hatchery steelhead and open for Fall Chinook Aug 1 - Dec 31.  I'm pretty sure there is no fishing deadline above Three Rivers Hatchery.  Check here.


Worth mentioning again:  Is Three Rivers Fish Hatchery allowing Winter Steelhead or Fall Chinook to migrate upriver during the season?  Give them a shout.  


A chrome Nestucca River System Summer Steelhead this May...

Big Nestucca Summer Steelhead and a happy fisherman!This Nestucca River area Summer Steelhead wil eat spinners, lures or flies
Big Nestucca Summer Steelhead and a happy fisherman!This Nestucca River area Summer Steelhead wil eat spinners, lures or flies


Rigging

Salmon and steelhead:

Bobber and drift fishing for salmon and steelhead...

...including hardware and flies... it's all good.  Save your hardware for clear water conditions although... it's still productive when Three Rivers is off-color. 

We carry all of that stuff here at Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods. 

Check out our Color Tip above.


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Sure!  But only what you feel comfortable sharing  :-)

What's your favorite Winter Steelhead Jig?  Why?  What size bobber is your favorite for Nestucca Fall Chinook?  Are you sold on rubber worms for steelhead and salmon?

What if your contribution becomes a Page on our Hebo Tackle and Bait Shop Website... including your photos?   Let's hear from you!


Neskowin Creek

Current Regulations:  
 

Closed to all angling from April 1 - November 30th.  Here's more.


Freshwater

Tip

Neskowin Creek does have a run of wild salmon and Winter steelhead.  I'm not sure about the numbers.  There's a lot of bank access up there.  I know a gal who lets the Game Commission use her river-front property to monitor Neskowin Creek wild salmon and Winter Steelhead returns.  Click here to find more information. 

No floating crafts allowed.


I'll check in with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn more about the Neskowin Creek wild fish populations survey when I have more time.  Sorry I haven't done this yet... didn't forget.


Rigging

Neskowin Creek offers a diversity of water types.  Lure, bobber, drift and fly fishing can all be enjoyed!


Think Outside the Box

Years ago I was bobber fishing for Winter Steelhead from the bank, up high on the Siletz River.  It was getting late so I hiked back down to my rig.

As a last resort... I stopped at my favorite Siletz River Winter Steelhead spot once again.  I fished about 10 minutes.


Nothing.   I went up to my rig, grabbed my steelhead drift rod and hooked 4 Winter Steelhead.  The action stopped.

I went up to my next favorite Winter Steelhead drift and tried it one more time.  Hooked 2 more.  It got dark and I came home.



Conditions

Time to fish elsewhere.  For future use...

Fish above 101 Bridge if the Big Nestucca River Level drops to 8' (4.05' this Wednesday morning).  Use this as a gauge.  Do you want to fish below the bridge?  Always wait a day afterwards if Neskowin Creek fishery is dropping.

On days like today... Lincoln County Neskowin Creek steelhead fishing conditions require a stealthy approach (keep this in mind for next year's steelhead season).  It's pretty darned low... concentrate on a larger Spring Chinook and Summer Steelhead Oregon Coastal River.  Neskowin Creek Winter Steelhead fishing season is over.


This stream will be the first Oregon Coast Winter Steelhead river to drop back into fishing shape after a really high water.  Furthermore...

Important Fact

There needs to be plenty of freshwater (along with a decent high tide) to give Winter Steelhead a safe passage up river from the ocean surf.  The mouth is constantly changing.  More about this below.



Tidewater


You can fish the Neskowin Creek "tidewater" area as well when the river conditions are good.  We used to fish it from the south side before those houses were built and...

...along the highway before all the trees grew up out of the rip-rap.

Actually... this is not really tidewater when Neskowin Creek is running low along with low tides.  But, when this Winter steelhead creek is high, the ocean is roily and the tide is high (now)... it'll push up into this area creating a "Neskowin Creek Tidewater."


Important to know:  As noted above... the mouth of Neskowin Creek is constantly shifting.  At times... the river needs to be really high along with an extremely high tide...

...so Winter Steelhead and Fall Chinook/Coho salmon have safe passage up into freshwater. 




The salmon and steelhead from our Hebo rivers are as bright as any others on this planet...

Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods and Deli customer with a limit of Spring ChinookWho caught these Hebo area Spring Chinook... the boy or his father?
Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods and Deli customer with a limit of Spring ChinookWho caught these Hebo area Spring Chinook... the boy or his father?


Current Assessment of Hebo Area Salmon, Trout, and Steelhead Coastal Rivers  

This Hebo Sporting Goods Fishing Report Covers Salmon, Steelhead, Trout and Sea-run Cutthroat Angling...

Yes... I have been around!  Here's my current project :-)


Bottomfish and freshwater panfish in the works (below this summary)!

Remember... we move most of our older, useful content, over to our Previous Blog News Pages #1 and #2...

...for future reference and safe-keeping!


Highwater tip.  Certainly no worries now!


Not much has changed lately.  "Can I catch Summer Chinook or early Fall Salmon Salmon in the Big Nestucca Tidewater during this time of year?"  I have, bank fishing above the Woods Bridge.  Hardly anybody else fishing... seems odd.  I've seen lots of dark fish rolling around as well. 

I haven't posted any fishing updates since Wednesday the 5th.

  • Big Nestucca: Upper river down to Farmer Creek: Low. Some of you, including myself... enjoy bank fishing during low water conditions for Summer Steelhead.


Farmer Creek boat ramp down to the mouth of Three Rivers: Fishing for Nestucca River Summer Steelhead can be productive at this water height, if you fish early and late.

Three Rivers boat ramp down to Cloverdale:  Too low for many (not for Nestucca River bank fishermen).  Make sure you also hit the Pipeline and Ghist (sp?) holes for a fresh-off the high tide, Nestucca late (Summer?) Chinook or Summer Steelhead.  It doesn't take long for the (fish) trip from Pacific City tidewater.  Don't forget our Cloverdale steelhead and salmon fishery.   


As a side note... 
back in the day, we fished all the way down to Cloverdale for Nestucca River salmon and steelhead... even when the Nestucca River Level was 7'+ (and dropping with decent color). 


Fishing around the mouth of Three Rivers for Steelhead and chinook might pay off when the Big Nestucca River is dropping and off-color or green/clear...

...and Three Rivers is dumping in green or clear water while being debris-free... especially if the Big Nestucca River steelhead and chinook fishing conditions are not suitable.  Try this when the water starts dropping after a high water.


Mouth of Three Rivers/Big Nestucca strategy:  Nestucca River bank fisherman?  River height permitting (try this now)... stand a little (or more) above the Nestucca River boat ramp, cast above the logs and drift on down below.  Walk and fish as far upstream as possible as well.  Likewise, fish below the mouth of Three Rivers as far down as possible.  You'll be able to cross the river and fish below on the gravel bar.

Tidewater:  An excellent fly-fishing friend who lives on a canal backwater... saw a few Pacific City Spring Chinook cruise up, then down and out along his dock mid-May.  I've always caught Big Nestucca River Spring Chinook here in tidewater May-June.  Afterwards, late Springers, Summers (chinook), then Fall Salmon.


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  • Little NestuccaPlease check regulations.

    Fish up high (too low today) and work your way down when the Big Nestucca River drops to 7.3' (4.05' this morning).  Steelhead fishing the lower Little Nestucca River, right above and including tidewater... would be a good plan for today.  However, the Winter Steelhead season here is over... try fishing for Summer Steelhead.

    Don't pass up Stella and Upton Falls
    if you're fishing the lower Little Nestucca River.  I've caught Winter Steelhead in the tailout
    and some closer to the deadline based on Little Nestucca River water conditions.

    Fishing for Summer Steelhead on the lower (freshwater) Little Nestucca River?  If you put your time in... you might get lucky.  Fish right above tidewater, especially during incoming tide.  Fish your way up as well, including Upton and Stella Falls as mentioned above. 

    Tidewater Winter Steelhead?  Fish here when this Pacific City area Winter Steelhead river becomes clear and low.  However, the winter run season is over.  Here's more.  Summer Steelhead fishing on the Little Nestucca River might be a good choice (see above).


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  • Three Rivers (dawn and dusk best):  Currently closed below Cedar Creek Hatchery.  Here's more.

    From Hebo Sporting Goods and Deli downstream to the mouth of Three Rivers:  Ok for Summer Steelhead and Springers... low.  Fish at dawn and dusk.  Closed. 


    Three Rivers Hatchery: 
    Very low and clear.  Closed.


    S-Curves: 
    Good steelhead and chinook spinner water.  Bobber and drift fishing is very productive as well.  However, lures shine in clear water!  So do flies.  Low light salmon and steelhead fishing is best.  Closed.


    Castle Rock Park down to Three Rivers Cedar Creek Hatchery:   Low.  Take your kids up here trout fishing.  Read the Oregon Trout Fishing Regulations first.

    Heart Attack Hole:  A great Three Rivers Hebo area Spring Chinook fishery.  Start fishing 1 hour before sunrise 'till 6:30 am.  Then, go somewhere else.  See river condition update above.  Closed.

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  • Neskowin Creek:  Currently closed to all angling from April 1 - November 30th.  

    Stream conditions are low above 101 bridge and below...

    More freshwater, along with a really high tide, are needed for Winter Steelhead and fall salmon to safely migrate upstream from the ocean surf.  It's best to fish elsewhere at this time.  Winter Steelhead season is certainly over on Neskowin Creek.


    When the Big Nestucca River drops to 8'... you'll be able to fish above the 101 Neskowin Creek bridge at this river height.  Wait a day before venturing on down below.

    Back in the day, I spinner fished for Winter Steelhead along 101 highway Neskowin Creek "tidewater" during low water conditions.


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  • Hebo Lake:  Regulary stocked with Rainbow Trout.  Might be some hold-overs from last year.  I "heard" that it might be stocked with steelhead occasionally.  Fly fisherman?... 

    Try fishing a 1-2" streamer for those bigger hold-over trout.  Alternate your retrieve, including jigging your fly.  Be ready.. they'll nail it on the drop!  Fishing streamers for (big) trout is my favorite fly fishing technique. 

    Stripping your streamer fly for large trout?  Give it a pause, now and then!

    Fishing really early in the morning
    for Hebo Lake trout will pay off as the water gets warmer.  


  • Town Lake (Pacific City) Summer Steelhead are released here by Cedar Creek Hatchery located on Three Rivers. 


Again... don't forget to stop by Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods and Little Nestucca Deli to say hi.  Check out our homemade food menu to warm up!






Ocean Fishing

Fishing from the rocks or sandy beach and more! 


Surf Perch Fishing From the Beach

 Are surf perch more tasty than sea bass or ling cod?  Yep!

Yes... they are small in comparison and have tiny bones as well.

However... try eating them simmered in water and nothing else to enhance the true flavor.  Do the same with sea bass or ling cod.  Well?... 


Gear Fishing for Oregon Coast Surf Perch

Check the ODFW Fishing Regulations periodically to stay up-to-date with our information below. 


  • Season:  Open all year  
  • Bag Limits: 15 fish per day
  • Possession Limit:  2 daily bag limits  
  • License Requirements:  A valid Oregon Angling License is required
  • Gear:  Local statewide and zone rules will disclose acceptable bait, flies, and lures
  • Line:  Monofilament, 20-30 lb test mainline.  Braid, 30-80 lb test mainline  
  • Bait:  Small sand shrimp, store-bought salad shrimp, sandworms, clam necks
  • Hooks:  #6 - #2 bait holder hooks.  Sea perch have a relatively small mouth
  • Rod:  Longer the better, for casting long distances into the wind while using heavy weights   
  • Reel:  A reel with a big spool capacity capable of holding plenty of monofilament line.  A smaller reel can be used with braided line
  • Leader:  Your Surf Perch leader should be lighter than your main line, but still fairly stiff
  • Knots:  I use the clinch knot.  Here are more choices
  • Swivel:  2 or 3-way swivel, rated as strong (or stronger) than your mainline
  • Weight:  1 1/2 - 2 ozs.  Use a bank sinker, secured with a simple loop at the end of your mainline.


Technique

I prefer to fish for Oregon surf perch on the incoming and right through high tides.  Cast "up-current" and drift your offering along the bottom.


Rigging

This worked for me and I've seen others using this as well:

Attach your fishing weight to your mainline.  Secure two or three swivels, spaced above, about a foot apart.  Attach an (approx) 8" dropper (leader) to each swivel, tied to your hooks.


Tip

If you use a fairly stiff leader, your droppers won't tangle with your main line

A friend of mine prefers to use enough weight to anchor his offering, and then he slowly retrieves, pausing frequently.

If my bait seems to fall off easily, even with an egg loop knot, I use a length of fine, red, fluorescent yarn to secure my bait.  Don't use thread.


Fly Fishing for Oregon Coast Surf Perch

I've never fly-fished off the Oregon beach for sea perch.

While fishing the incoming tide on a windy day...

...and hopefully the ocean is not super rough while fighting the wind...


  • You'll need a stripping basket to keep your fly line out of the sand
  • You'll need a fly rod of your preference to cast long distances (not always)...
  • ...and a line that will sink in heavy, off-shore currents and wind

Tie up some flies that imitate the baits I described above, and you should be good to go!




Lake Fishing

There's lots of lakes offering tasty trout and pan fish.  Teach your kids how to fish!


Hebo Lake Trout Fishing

You can also enjoy trout fishing in other local Hebo area streams, away from the crowd.  Here's a Little Nestucca River trout I caught for my dog's dinner...

My doggie with a Little Nestucca River trout I caughtDid my dog really catch this trout?


It's time for you and your family to enjoy some Nestucca River area trout fishing! 

Hebo Lake is a small, three acre lake up on Mt Hebo.

Hebo Sporting Goods and Little Nestucca Deli is only about 15 minutes away!   Here's what you can look forward to...


  • Regulary stocked with Rainbow Trout
  • Great bank access with ½ mile trail around the lake
  • 12 rustic campsites
  • Non-motorized boats only
  • Stocked with bigger trout in the fall
  • It's possible to catch a large holdover trout in the spring
  • Picnic area
  • Fishing dock
  • Here's more


Hebo Lake fishing regulations:


  • Minimum length 8"
  • Daily limit is five trout
  • Open all year!


TIP:  You might think about the cooler water temperatures this time of the year... which will help your Hebo Lake trout fishing success.  


Stop in at Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods on your way to Hebo Lake.  We've got bait, tackle, camping gear, delicious homemade food and more. 

P.S... There's also numerous Hebo area coastal lakes, including Lincoln and Tillamook County...

...that provide bluegill, bass, and other panfish angling.  Have you ever eaten, say, fresh Bluegill?  Its out'ta this world!


Town Lake (Pacific City)

"Can I really catch Summer Steelhead in Town Lake?"  Yep! 

My fly fishing buddy caught them right off the dock.  He has some great videos.  I'll try to upload them here if it's ok with him.

This is a great option during the winter... when the Pacific City area salmon and steelhead rivers are muddy. 

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife releases Summer Steelhead during the Winter, after the eggs are collected for raising steelhead smolts.


Location

Head over the bridge in the little community of Woods, located right on the Big Nestucca River (north end of Pacific City).


Regulations

Northwest Zone Regulations apply here.  It is open year-round.  The daily bag limit is 5 trout (minimum length of 8 inches) and a possession limit of 3 daily limits.


  • Trout Season:  Open all year.
  • Steelhead season:   Check the ODFW Fishing Regulations.
  • Bag Limits:  5 trout per day, and only 1 trout over 20 inches allowed per day.
  • Possession Limit:  3 daily bag limits may be in your possession.
  • License Requirements:  A valid Oregon Angling License is required.
  • Gear:  Local statewide and zone rules will disclose acceptable bait, flies, and lures.


Activities

Popular for fishing Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Steelhead.


Access

Public bank access and a concrete boat ramp are located between the power transformers and the dock.  Most of the surrounding area is private property.




We're Growing!

Flies?  Yes!  As our Hebo rivers website grows... we'll really dig into fly fishing for steelhead and salmon as well as other topics...

We're now building content pages about bait, bobber and lure, etc., fishing in the future!  Many other topics will be included (as per your request).  Get involved... don't be shy and let us know what type of content you would like to see on our Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods/Deli Website. 

Additionally...

You can chime in with your advice/experiences, etc.  We'll use it as a content page for our Hebo Sporting Goods and Deli Website (if you don't mind the whole world seeing it).  You can include your photos as well.  Here's our first one!


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We'll Start Covering Your Favorite Tillamook and Lincoln County Chinook and Steelhead Rivers...

Including lakes, ocean, trout and pan fishing as well!  Furthermore...


Bottom fishing, crabbing, camping, hiking, foraging, food, etc...

Anything related to Our Hebo Deli Food and Sporting Goods Store/Website will be included!


Speaking of... I've fished the Kilchis River all throughout December in the past during Fall Chinook season.

It will be fishable before the other Tillamook River System Chinook and Winter Steelhead streams.  Using the Wilson River as a gauge, I knew exactly when it was good to go but can't recall.  Sorry.  I'll figure this out for you for future use (I'm not going to just "Google it").


We're really busy building our online and offline business right now.  It might be a while before we cover a greater area of Tillamook outdoor/fishing news updates.  Let us know what you expect here.




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Aug 16, 2026

Hebo Deli and Sporting Goods: Homemade Food, Tackle and More!

Our Hebo Deli Chefs

Finally... a Hebo Deli and Sporting Goods that's friendly and family-owned with that small town feeling. Come meet owners Jr and Vy... they're always here!

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Aug 15, 2026

THOSE PRE-FALL RAIN PROJECTS I'VE BEEN DOING...

I'VE finished up Drift Fishing for Summer Steelhead in Low Water & Fishing for Oregon Coastal Surf Perch (Fishing Blog). Fishing for Sea-Run Cutthroat is next. I'll get back to daily updating our Nestucca Tackle Shop and Deli Fishing Blog daily as the weather changes...

Aug 15, 2026

TAKE YOUR FAMILY FISHING FOR A DAY OF FUN!

Get away from the crowds and try some pan-fried, tasty, sea-run cutthroat trout.

This time of the year they're moving up to the head of tidewater.

No boat? No problem. Drive up-river from the Woods Bridge up Brooten Road. There are plenty of roadside pull-outs.

Focus on a couple hours before and up through high tide. Also, out-going tide, throughout low, and about an hour of incoming tide. Or, just fish all day :-)

Bobber and small bait, small lure, or flies... these 9-18" coastal trout will make your day!

Aug 14, 2026

Getting Projects Done Before the Fall Rains!

I'm building a new information page including some new, in-depth Fishing Blog posts. They've been on my project list for some time now! THIS IS A GREAT TIME!

Aug 11, 2026

Advertise Your Business with Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods and Deli

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We're growing... we've got store customers and website visitors from around the country! Advertise your business with Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods and Deli!

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Aug 09, 2026

Catch Surf Perch Right Off Our Local Beaches!

Tastiest fish around!

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Aug 06, 2026

Low Water Drift Fishing for Summer Steelhead Pointers!

"Should I use artificials or live bait when drift fishing for Summer Steelhead in low, clear, warm water fishing conditions?" Here's my thoughts and more...

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Aug 05, 2026

BACK TO DAILY BLOG POSTING!

I've caught up on a bunch of website chores including some Blog News remodeling (still a little more to do). However... I still need to take my monthly Central Oregon fishing trip soon. I'll keep you posted. Thanks! The Blog Guy...and nestuccavalleysportinggoods2.com Web Designer.

Jul 30, 2026

"Can I Catch Sea-Run Cutthroat Trout in the Little Nestucca River Now?"

Yep! We're working on this topic right now in our Fishing Blog!

Jul 30, 2026

Lower Big Nestucca Summer Steelhead Tip!

Are you planning on fishing below Three Rivers near Hebo for Summer Steelhead, really early in the morning? Great! Additionally... if your timing is a few hours after high tide at Cloverdale... your chances for Summer Steelhead fishing success has just gone up! Good luck... Nestucca Valley Sports Shop and Deli

Jul 25, 2026

Use Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods Site Map for Easy Navigation

Like Hebo, Central Oregon is also beautiful!

Our Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods Store Website is growing. Use our Site Map to easily access all of our current/updated and new Nestucca Valley content.

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Jul 24, 2026

Hebo Deli and Sporting Goods Past News and Updates: Page 2

Winter snow wonderland on upper Three Rivers near Hebo, Oregon

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