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Pacific Northwest Forecast

Weekly fishing intelligence for Washington, Oregon

Water Temp

52°F

Air Temp

53°F

Report Date

2026-10-26

This Week's Outlook

Water temps are sitting at 52F across the Pacific Northwest region this fall, creating cooling conditions. Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass fishing looks strong this week with air temps around 53F. Focus on early morning and late evening windows for the best action.

Species Breakdown

Rainbow Trout

High
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Lure: PowerBait / Worm (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, small)

Rainbow Trout are responding well to PowerBait / Worm fished with a moderate to fast. Stocked trout respond well to PowerBait and worms

Smallmouth Bass

High
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Technique: Drop Shot
Lure: Finesse Worm (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 4")

Smallmouth Bass are responding well to Finesse Worm fished with a moderate to fast. Follow baitfish schools with forward-facing sonar

Northern Pike

High
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Lure: Large Spinnerbait (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 1/2oz)

Northern Pike are responding well to Large Spinnerbait fished with a moderate to fast. Target baitfish schools near creek channels

Walleye

High
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Technique: Jigging
Lure: Jig + Minnow (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 1/4oz)

Walleye are responding well to Jig + Minnow fished with a moderate to fast. Cover water in the backs of creek channels

What's Working Now

  • Rainbow Trout: Live Bait Fishing with PowerBait / Worm
  • Smallmouth Bass: Drop Shot with Finesse Worm
  • Northern Pike: Spinnerbait Fishing with Large Spinnerbait
  • Walleye: Jigging with Jig + Minnow

Tip of the Week

Match your presentation speed to the water temperature. Colder water means slower retrieves, warmer water lets you cover water faster.

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