River Fishing Articles & Guides

Expert fishing articles, pro staff gear breakdowns, and technique guides from FishUSA anglers.

FishUSA Staff · August 9, 2026

Ten Tips for Catching Salmon in Rivers

River salmon fishing can be as frustrating as it is rewarding. One morning the fish are everywhere and every cast counts...

FishUSA Staff · May 27, 2026

When the big rivers are too high, too low, too warm, or too crowded, small streams can deliver some of the most exciting...

FishUSA Staff · March 27, 2026

Steelhead don’t spread out evenly across a tributary. They concentrate in specific water types based on flow, clarity, p...

FishUSA Staff · June 18, 2025

Both methods catch Great Lakes steelhead — but each has a home water. Learn when to reach for the fly rod, when to rig u...

FishUSA Staff · May 16, 2025

When summer heat grips Western Pennsylvania, river water temperatures rise and fish behavior shifts. These warmer temper...

FishUSA Staff · July 30, 2024

River fishing presents unique challenges and opportunities that differ from fishing in lakes or oceans. To make the most...

Cameron Black · January 2, 2024

The Pacific Northwest has an incredible array of different types of waters to chase steelhead. With rivers that flow fro...

Nolan Pyle · December 14, 2023

Steelhead Alley - if you're a steelhead angler, you've undoubtedly heard of this place no matter where you're located. T...

FishUSA Staff · October 31, 2023

Introducing the FishUSA Flagship Salmon & Steelhead Rods - our exclusive models designed, tested, and approved by our ow...