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Santiam River North Fork


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Monday, Feb 27 2023
SANTIAM RIVER (NORTH FORK): steelhead, coho, troutNo recent fishing reports. River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running around 2,000 cfs at the gauge in Mehama. Flows have come down significantly during the recent dry spell and should remain in decent shape for the next few days, despite some rain in the forecast. There are very few fish available for harvest this time of year. The spring Chinook run is the next big opportunity for anglers and will start to show up in late April. Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. Trout season below Big Cliff dam closed on Nov. 1. Bait is not allowed from Nov. 1 through April 21. Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed. Last updated 2/1/23.WARNING: 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.

Monday, Feb 27 2023




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Santiam River North Fork

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Rating - Unknown

SANTIAM RIVER (NORTH FORK): steelhead, coho, troutNo recent fishing reports. River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running around 2,000 cfs at the gauge in Mehama. Flows have come down significantly during the recent dry spell and should remain in decent shape for the next few days, despite some rain in the forecast. There are very few fish available for harvest this time of year. The spring Chinook run is the next big opportunity for anglers and will start to show up in late April. Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. Trout season below Big Cliff dam closed on Nov. 1. Bait is not allowed from Nov. 1 through April 21. Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed. Last updated 2/1/23.WARNING: 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.


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