Fall Chinook is back open on the Alsea River! Fall Chinook reopened a few weeks ago and so far, it's been slow. Like its neighbors, the fishery will be best in the Alsea bay as fish are making their way back into the river system from the ocean. A few fish have been caught but it is still early in the season. With the rains we will get this week, the weekend could be a decent time to head out!

Trout fishing is still open on the Alsea. As we head into the later summer waters are low and clear and provide opportunity for trout fishing. Anglers have had decent success catching cutthroat of various sizes. The sea-runs have been moving throughout the basin with anglers having mixed success.

It's been warm so getting out early while temps are still cool will lead to the best success for trout. Try targeting cooler deeper pools, shaded banks, or heads of riffles to find fish holding in colder water.