Beauty of a keeper Steelhead caught by Jürgen West on a Steelhead Slammer spinner. Photo by Jürgen West |
The Steelheaders Film Festival returned this year with an evening that celebrated the passion, community, and conservation ethic that define the Association of Northwest Steelheaders. This year’s festival featured two films highlighting indigenous stories, connections to waterways and what can happen when we work together to restore free flowing rivers.
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NEW EVENT: Steelhead 101 w/ Tualatin Valley Chapter
February 28th
Sportsman's Warehouse
10645 Northeast Tanasbourne Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Have you ever wanted to try steelhead fishing but weren’t sure how? Association of Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS) partners with ODFW to provide all the knowledge you need to fish for steelhead from scratch; from where to go, how to read the water, and what gear to get and how to use it! We will focus on the use of conventional (spinning) fishing methods and gear, but if you have questions about other fishing methods, such as fly-fishing, we're happy to help. This is a 2-day event! Day 1 covers the ins and outs of steelhead fishing in a classroom setting, while Day 2 is all about hands-on learning and fishing (!!) on the water. A detailed email with the daily plan and further instructions will be sent to all registrants the week before the event date.
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Once you’ve finished the Steelhead 101 clinic, it’s time to put those skills to work! Join us for our March Fish-Along on the coast. This is our favorite way to bridge the gap between learning and catching, as seasoned members and 101 graduates team up for a weekend of fishing. We’ll be staying at the Tillamook 4-H dorms at the fairgrounds(optional), making it easy to hit the river early and share tips over dinner. It’s a fun, social environment and the best way to gain real-world experience on the water.
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We are excited to announce the return of Family Fish Camp in 2026, hosted at Camp Angelos May 1st through 3rd.
What is Family Fish Camp(FFC)? Hosted by the Association of Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS), FFC includes an overnight outdoors camp experience designed to share lifelong skills and create positive experiences for outdoor recreation, remove barriers to accessing the outdoors, promote a diverse community in the outdoors and further a collective goal of conservation and stewardship resulting in a greater interest in protecting the environment, wildlife, and their habitat.
NW Steelheaders volunteers share the fundamentals of fishing so that families can go forth and explore the Pacific Northwest confidently and responsibly. This event needs volunteers to ensure success and enjoyment for all. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the registration form below.
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Winter Steelhead Egg Collection @ Letz Creek Hatchery
February-March
Lorane, Oregon
To participate, contact Emerald Empire Chapter President Rod Fosback. Plunking Clinic with Brian West
and Tualatin Valley Chapter
SAVE THE DATE: March 28th
This is a great, hands-on opportunity to learn the specific rigs, gear, and river-reading skills needed to successfully plunk for steelhead. Whether you're new to the bank or just want to refine your setup, Brian's expertise is not to be missed!
Stay tuned for more details in the next newsletter.
Sandy River Clean Up
April 18th
Meet at Glen Otto Park
1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Contact Rob Bitney, Sandy River Chapter President
Rob Bitney Columbia Chapter Garage Sale
SAVE THE DATE: April 25
Sportsman's Warehouse
11505 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662
All are welcome to attend.
To reserve a table for sales, contact Columbia Chapter President Don Hyde
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Want to get more involved in the Steelheaders?
Are you looking to learn more about local fisheries?
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MID-VALLEY CHAPTER
First Wednesday at 7:00pm @ The Santiam Place, 139 N Main, Lebanon, OR 97355 SANDY RIVER CHAPTER
First Thursday September through June
7:00pm @ Glenn Otto Park, 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
EMERALD EMPIRE CHAPTER
First Thursday September though June
6:30pm@Sizzlers Steakhouse 1010 Postal Way, Springfield, OR 97477
COLUMBIA RIVER CHAPTER
Second Tuesday of each month
6:30pm @ Prairie Tavern 14925 NE Caples Road Brush Prairie, WA 98606
TUALATIN VALLEY CHAPTER
Second Tuesday
7:00pm @ Hillsboro Elks Lodge #1862, 7553 NE Quatama St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
SALEM CHAPTER
Third Tuesday
7:00pm @ Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303
CLACKAMAS RIVER CHAPTER
Fourth Tuesday - September through May
7:00pm @ Round Table Pizza,16550 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97267 |
Want your catch featured in the next newsletter?
Send your pictures with species, waterbody, and angler name details to office@anws.org. |
GUIDE HIGHLIGHT: Dustin Kriebel of Drift Northwest Fishing with a dandy Steelhead on the Wilson. Dustin has been guiding for over a decade and offers a variety of trips on the coast. Reach out to Dustin on his website and go fishing! Tell him NW Steelheaders sent ya.
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Bob Burke(Clackamas River Chapter) with a bright Clackamas River Steelhead. After unhooking and a quick pic, with the hands away from the gills of course, the fish was safely released back into the river. |
James Puerini (Clackamas River Chapter)and Jake Barker with some hand harvested Dungeness and Red Rock crab at Netarts Bay.
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A Sandy River Steelhead 101 student with their first Large Scale sucker! If you catch a sucker, show it the respect you would any prized fish and carefully release it back into the river. These fish are a common bycatch when targeting salmon and steelhead. While often mistaken for invasive carp, they are actually a native species and a critical part of the food chain. Large scale suckers feed on aquatic invertebrates and plant material. They are an important part of the diet of fish-eating animals (such as osprey, eagles, river otters, and other fish).
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Hey that is a funny lookin salmon! Board President and Tualatin Valley Chapter member Jeff Hernandez somewhere in the pacific with a Golden Trevally caught on the fly. |
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