Coho Numbers Expected to Be Solid

Clackamas River - Estacada, OR (Clackamas County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-11-2024
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Summer steelhead are still around, along with some spring Chinook, though they are now mostly in the "spawner phase" of their life cycle. Coho are in the system and can be found in decent numbers in the lower river, with more expected to enter the Clackamas each day and with every passing rain event. Coho numbers are expected to be solid again this season.

Check out 10 tips for catching coho.

The mouth of Eagle Creek is a popular and crowded location for targeting these fish on the Clackamas. OSP keeps a close eye on this area and often writes many citations for snagging and other fishing violations.

To report poaching or other violations: Call *OSP or *677 (OSP on keypad). You also can call 800-452-7888, or send an email to [email protected] between the hours of 8-5, Monday-Friday. Take photos if it is safe to do so.

USGS hydrological data readings from the Estacada gauge near Milo McIver State Park. Hydrologic data and river forecasts can also be accessed on the NOAA/National Weather Service NW River Forecast Center -- NW River Forecast Center.





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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, September 11th
Columbia River: More fall salmon fishing in store for the Columbia River
Umatilla River: Fishing should pick up on the Umatilla
McKay Reservoir: Mix of Bass and Crappie Being Caught
Crescent Lake: Currently Closed Due to the Red Fire
Deschutes River: Best Steelhead Fishing on Deschutes, Mouth to Pelton Dam
Haystack Reservoir: Rare Opportunities on Haystack
Ochoco Reservoir: Reports of Large Fish Near Ochoco Dam
Prinevile Reservoir: Fair Fishing on Prinevile
Three Creek Lake: Reports of Excellent Fishing
Wickiup Reservoir: Continuous Reports of Productive Fishing
Clear Lake: Clear Lake Updates
Willamette River CST FK: Stocked with Trout, Salmon, and Steelheads
Fern Ridge Reservoir: Good Boat Access
Foster Reservoir: Reservoir will be in good shape through September
Leaburg Lake: Leaburg Lake Updates
McKenzie River: McKenzie River Below and Above Leaburg Lake Updates
Quartzville Creek: Quartzville Creek Updates
Salmon Creek: Salmon Creek Updates
Sandy River: Coho fishing should be great this season
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Santiam River (North Fork) Updates
Nehalem River: Fair But Sporadic Fishing
Nestucca River: Some Big Fish This Year
Tillamook Bay: Tillamook Bay is getting going for fall Chinook
Heart Lake: Fishing should pick up
Lofton Reservoir: Fishing Should Get Better
Pilcher Reservoir: Nice Trout in Pilcher
Wolf Creek Reservoir: Fair-size Fish in Wolf Creek
Agate Lake: Agate Lake Updates
Applegate Reservoir: Fishing should be good
Ben Irving Reservoir: Cooler Weather Should Bring in More Catches
Chetco River: Picking Up a Few Early Chinook
Coos River: Coos River Basin Updates
Diamond Lake: Best Catches Are On the South Side of the Lake
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant Reservoir Updates
Fish Lake : Fishing Should Be Good for Rainbow Trout
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt Lake Updates
Lemolo Lake: Fishing Should Be Decent, But Check for Fire Close By
Lost Creek Lake: Lots of Success at Lost Creek
Rogue River - Middle: Success on Both Chinook and Coho
Rogue River- Upper: Good Trout Fishing
Umpqua River: Some Large Smallmouth and Nice Bass Being Caught


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