Link River

Running through Oregon, United States, Link River is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Link River hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

42.2261, -121.7956 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutGreat basin redband troutLargemouth bassYellow perchChinook salmonPumpkinseed

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Great basin redband trout

  When fishing small streams, approach pools from downstream to avoid spooking trout; also, consider using polarized sunglasses to better see fish and structure.

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Link River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Link River, make sure your licence covers Oregon, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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