Trout fishing near Newport/Toledo

[Wheredafishat?]

I'm planning on hitting some of the waterways near Newport and Toledo for trout this weekend, wondering if anyone has had luck catching cutthroat in that area, I have a few holes that consistently produce small fish but I've been hoping to catch some better fish and have been considering busting out the fly rod a bit. I usually run homemade spinners for trout so I'm not really sure what to throw in the realm of fly fishing. I'm not big on stocked trout so I'll most likely be avoiding ollala and Newport reservoirs. Not looking for anyone's honey hole, just hoping for a nudge in the right direction or at the very least some fly patterns that work for coastal cutties.

 

[troutdude]

Welcome to OFF. Have you tried either of these fly's for Bluebacks? It's a little early for their upstream runs. But you might find some, near the mouths of rivers and tribs.

Thread 'Borden Special fly for Bluebacks (Sea-run cutties)'

Oct 29, 2025

Wondering how many of my fellow fishermen/women have utilized the Borden Special, to catch Bluebacks (Sea-Run Cutthroat) trout? If you have any experiences with that fly, I'd enjoy hearing about it.

• troutdude
• Replies: 6
• Forum: Trout fishing in Oregon

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[troutdude]

Maybe you can try the confluence of Drift Creek and the Siletz River? At, or near, Hwy. 101.

 

[Wheredafishat?]

Welcome to OFF. Have you tried either of these fly's for Bluebacks? It's a little early for their upstream runs. But you might find some, near the mouths of rivers and tribs.

Thread 'Borden Special fly for Bluebacks (Sea-run cutties)'

Oct 29, 2025

Wondering how many of my fellow fishermen/women have utilized the Borden Special, to catch Bluebacks (Sea-Run Cutthroat) trout? If you have any experiences with that fly, I'd enjoy hearing about it.

• troutdude
• Replies: 6
• Forum: Trout fishing in Oregon

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I probably haven't tried any of those flys im pretty new to the fly fishing game, I might check out that spot with some flys, thanks for the info

 

[troutdude]

I probably haven't tried any of those flys im pretty new to the fly fishing game, I might check out that spot with some flys, thanks for the info

You're very welcome. If you want to wave a spin rod, instead of a bug wand, resident cutties love small brown Rooster Tails with gold/brass blades (they imitate crawdad fry). And Bluebacks like hot pink Rooster Tails.

 

[troutdude]

@Wheredafishat? You might also consider the mouth of Mill Creek--where it flows into Elk Creek--just south of Toledo. And head up Elk Creek too.

 

[Wheredafishat?]

You're very welcome. If you want to wave a spin rod, instead of a bug wand, resident cutties love small brown Rooster Tails with gold/brass blades (they imitate crawdad fry). And Bluebacks like hot pink Rooster Tails.

Yeah I usually go for crawfish colors on my spinners for cutties especially in creeks, I just have rather limited experience in the more coastal River systems, I did see that mill creek spot on Google maps so I'll probably start there, I'll come back with an update if I catch anything

 

[troutdude]

Yeah I usually go for crawfish colors on my spinners for cutties especially in creeks, I just have rather limited experience in the more coastal River systems, I did see that mill creek spot on Google maps so I'll probably start there, I'll come back with an update if I catch anything

Looking forward to your reports. Good luck!

 

[StillCreekSam]

Great stuff and great advice from troutdude. In my experience, going “low” (i.e. tidal) has been important for finding bluebacks. That said, I’ve caught them as far up as the headwaters of the N.F. Alsea (on tiny bead-head nymphs). So, anything’s possible. The biggest thing I’ve heard/learned with bluebacks is to cover water. If they’re there, they’re there— you’ll know. If not, next spot. Have fun!