Bill Matthews Outdoors 

as it emerged from the depths I could clearly see it was a walleye - and a nice one!

The action was non-stop, with Kokanee hitting hard and keeping us on our toes.

It's June 1st, which means Shadfest 2025 is underway! Every spring, several million American Shad make their way to the Columbia River.

Once my fly was in the zone, I started slowly stripping my in line, and a fish hit it right away. I set the hook, but nothing was there. I let a bit more line out thinking the fish may still be following, and started slowly stripping in line again. This time the fish smacked it harder and I hooked into my first rockfish on a fly

it’s a tradition that runs deep, connecting families, friends, and communities to the outdoors.

Razor clam digging is a fantastic way for families, friends, or solo adventurers to enjoy a day at the beach

First cast? Bam! A 20-inch, 5-pound-plus smallmouth slammed it, bending my rod with a fierce fight.

I could not help noticing that a guy sitting in a chair about 50 yards down the bank was absolutely crushing the fish. I mean every cast he

It only happens once a year, the mighty chum run in the Pacific Northwest. Chum are the most underated of all the salmon.

Although I mentioned that October 1st would be my final Smallmouth Bass (SMB) excursion of the year, the weather was ideal today and I...

If proven real, this discovery would undoubtedly rank among my most extraordinary fishing experiences.

September Smallmouth Fishing on the Columbia River. While most anglers are out chasing king and coho salmon in September, I am still...

September is a perfect time for fishing on the Oregon Coast.

The ultimate Spring "TODO" list in the Pacific Northwest.

I felt so alive and I had no worries about anything other than my battle with this fish.

BMO top 10 fishing experience of 2023

The kayak fishing community in seattle is great - and helped make this an amazing experience.

Mark it on the calendar, Jan 26th - the date I caught my first Winter Steelhead of 2023. I was fishing with Mike Codino of Tim Bailey...

How I built my Kayak Storage Rack that holds 3 kayaks.

The 10 top fish caught by BMO in 2022.

My first 20# steelhead on Idaho's Clearwater River

The new open eye swivel from VMC is a game changer for rigging lures.

Fall Fishing for Smallmouth on the Columbia River

Astoria is one of the most popular salmon destinations in all of the Pacific Northwest.