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Smith River - Reedsport, OR

Spot Information

90 mile tributary of the Umpqua River.
Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, White Sturgeon, Steelhead, Striped Bass



Latest Photos

45 lbs.
Guide Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters holds a 45-pound king salmon caught and released Nov. 25 on the Smith River by Jeff Bounsall of Santa Rosa. They were side-drifting for steelhead when they caught the salmon on roe and a Puff Ball.
Photo Credit: Brookings Fishing Charters
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Jeff Bounsall
12-2-2021
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Smith River Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Chinook Salmon 45 lbs. 12-02-2021 View Report

Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
10-31-2024 The Smith opened to fishing last Sunday afternoon after topping out at 1,130 cfs on the Jed Smith gaug
The Smith opened to fishing last Sunday afternoon... more »		 Kenny Priest
10-23-2024 Smith River, Umpqua Updates
Recent rains are like pushing Chinook upriver, but... more »		 OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-25-2024 Still Some Fish Around
Chinook should still be available until the first... more »		 OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-18-2024 Most fish are being caught on the lower part of the Smith
Anglers are targeting Chinook in the lower portion... more »		 OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-4-2024 Trout fishing in the upper portion should be good
Anglers are targeting Chinook in the lower portion... more »		 OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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