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Santiam river south fork


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Rating - Very_Good   

Friday, May 09 2025
As of May 2025, the South Santiam River is offering great fishing opportunities for summer steelhead and spring Chinook salmon. With flows around 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) at the Waterloo gauge, conditions are favorable for fishing. The summer steelhead run is strong this year, providing excellent opportunities, and the spring Chinook run is progressing well, peaking in May and continuing into July. Access is available near Sweet Home and Lebanon, with popular spots including Pleasant Valley Bridge and Waterloo County Park. The seasonal ban on bait fishing was lifted on April 22, so bait is now allowed. Effective fishing techniques include jigs under a float, spinners, spoons, or flies. Smaller, dull-colored lures work best in low, clear water, and early morning and late evening are the most productive times to fish. Overall, the South Santiam River offers a promising fishing experience this spring, with good access and strong fish runs. Be sure to follow all regulations and check current conditions before heading out.

Friday, May 09 2025



Access Info

steelhead, Chinook, trout bass
Flows in the south santiam are slowly coming down but will be high for the next few days. Spring Chinook and and summer steelhead are showing up in good numbers at Willamette Falls and beginning to show at Foster Dam.

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Santiam river south fork

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Very_Good

As of May 2025, the South Santiam River is offering great fishing opportunities for summer steelhead and spring Chinook salmon. With flows around 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) at the Waterloo gauge, conditions are favorable for fishing. The summer steelhead run is strong this year, providing excellent opportunities, and the spring Chinook run is progressing well, peaking in May and continuing into July. Access is available near Sweet Home and Lebanon, with popular spots including Pleasant Valley Bridge and Waterloo County Park. The seasonal ban on bait fishing was lifted on April 22, so bait is now allowed. Effective fishing techniques include jigs under a float, spinners, spoons, or flies. Smaller, dull-colored lures work best in low, clear water, and early morning and late evening are the most productive times to fish. Overall, the South Santiam River offers a promising fishing experience this spring, with good access and strong fish runs. Be sure to follow all regulations and check current conditions before heading out.


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