Striped bass anglers should concentrate most of their effort on the Coquille River between Coquille and Myrtle Point. Striped bass typically spawn this time of the year which can make fishing difficult. Fishing will be best after dark.

Smallmouth bass will be becoming active in the Coquille River as the water temperature continues to increase. Spearfishing and bait fishing for smallmouth bass in the Coquille River opens on June 1 through Oct 31. There is no limit for smallmouth bass, which are destructive to salmon habitat.

Trout fishing opened in the Coquille Basin rivers and streams on May 22. Water levels in the local rivers and streams are low for this time of the year but the water temperatures in the smaller streams are still cold. Trout fishing will be best in the mornings and late evenings.