N. Santiam
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Rating - Fair
Friday, Jan 23 2026
SANTIAM RIVER (NORTH FORK): Steelhead, trout, Chinook, cohoRiver levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 2,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. Spin cast with lures or swing large streamer flies through the pools.There are several large, downed trees in the river creating some dangerous hazards for boaters in the lower river. For more information check out the Oregon State Marine Board website.Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round, but the use of bait is not allowed between Nov. 1 and April 21. Last updated 01/20/26.
Friday, Jan 23 2026
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Trout, Salmon, and Steelhead
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N. Santiam
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Fair
SANTIAM RIVER (NORTH FORK): Steelhead, trout, Chinook, cohoRiver levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 2,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. Spin cast with lures or swing large streamer flies through the pools.There are several large, downed trees in the river creating some dangerous hazards for boaters in the lower river. For more information check out the Oregon State Marine Board website.Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round, but the use of bait is not allowed between Nov. 1 and April 21. Last updated 01/20/26.
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