Rogue River king salmon fishing 🎣

Sacramento River - CA

Gold Beach Oregon king salmon!!
Photo Credit: Justin Thompson

by Justin Thompson
6-3-2025
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🎣 Chase the Kings of the Coast in Gold Beach, Oregon!

Imagine casting your line into the misty waters where the Rogue River meets the Pacific Ocean—and feeling the electrifying pull of a king salmon. Welcome to Gold Beach, Oregon, one of the West Coast’s best-kept secrets for anglers chasing Chinook salmon.

🐟 Why Fish for King Salmon in Gold Beach?

Every summer and fall, thousands of king salmon surge up the Rogue River from the Pacific, offering incredible inshore, estuary, and river fishing. Gold Beach is the gateway to this wild migration—meaning you’re fishing right in the heart of the season 

And the fish? 20–30 lb salmon are common, with 40+ lb trophies caught every year.

✅ Scenic, Uncrowded, and Friendly

Unlike more famous fishing towns, Gold Beach offers elbow room, stunning views, and a laid-back Oregon Coast vibe. You’ll be casting against a backdrop of rugged coastline, coastal forests, and misty mountain 🛶 Fishing Options for All Skill Levels

🗓 Best Time to Go

  • Spring Kings: Late May–June (limited but big fish)
  • Fall Run: July-September 

Ready to Hook a Monster?

If you’ve never experienced the thrill of battling a wild king salmon in coastal Oregon, now’s the time. Gold Beach offers unforgettable fishing, stunning views, and small-town charm—all without the crowds. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a full-blown fishing adventure, Gold Beach is a place where every cast could be the fish of a lifetime.

🌊🐟 Come fish the Rogue—where the kings come home



We are first aid, CPR approved and USCG approved. We hold special use permit for the Six Rivers National Forest/Trinity National Forest also.

We are on the water over 260 days a year its what we do full time.

Contact Justin Thompson Fishing at (530) 917-5619 or online Justin Thompson Fishing.com




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