Santiam River ( North Fork) Fish Report

River is currently running at around 3,200 cfs at the gauge in Mehama

Santiam River ( North Fork) - Stayton, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-15-2024
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River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 3,200 cfs at the gauge in Mehama. ‌

Fishing is slow this time of year. While the winter steelhead run is strong this year these fish are ESA-listed, and avoiding targeting them is best for the fish population. Any of these unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed. Also, remember that bait is not allowed until April 22. The chinook fishery usually begins in April.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Friday, March 15th

Kilchis River: The Kilchis is looking very fishy right now
Miami River: Fishing conditions are good on the Miami River
Necanicum River: The Necanicum should be in good shape through the weekend
Nehalem River: The Nehalem has good catch-and-release opportunities for wild steelhead
Nehalem River- North Fork: The North Fork is slightly on the high side but has good color and is on the drop
Nestucca River: Should drop into great shape by the weekend
Three Rivers: Three Rivers should be dropping into shape
Wilson River: The Wilson is a little high still but is greening up and should be in prime shape tomorrow
Dexter Reservoir: May be increased fishing opportunity for warmwater game fish
Foster Reservoir: The first spring stocking will be in a couple of weeks

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