Find resident coastal cutthroat trout throughout the basin and the Kilchis River has plenty of public access off Kilchis Forest Road. Concentrate on deep pools with cover, and you should find success. Water temperatures are on the rise this week so fishing early morning and late evening when its cooler may increase the odds of success. Many areas have bait restrictions in place so check the regulations for those and open areas before heading out.

Officially fall Chinook season opened August 1st on all Tillamook Basin rivers but realistically there won't be any fish above tide water until the fall rains come.