River is currently running at around 1,300 cfs at the gauge in Mehama
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-6-2023
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No recent fishing reports. River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 1,300 cfs at the gauge in Mehama.
The spring Chinook are entering the upper Willamette basin in the hundreds every day, with many of these fish destined for the Santiam. So far over 12,600 adult chinook have navigated above Willamette Falls as of June 4th.
On the other hand, it looks like it will be another disappointing summer steelhead run this year with only 470 fish having been counted so far.
Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed.
More Reports
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
Umatilla River: Anglers have found success through Pendleton, as well as in the upper headwaters
Hood River: Lots of report of spring Chinook caught in the Hood River this week
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is 72 percent full
Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir at 99 percent full
Wickiup Reservoir: Anglers report good kokanee and bass fishing
Blue River Reservoir: The reservoir level has increased greatly in the past two weeks
Gold Lake: Road and the gate remains closed
Henry Hagg Lake: Henry Hagg Lake Fishing Report
McKenzie River: Chinook fishing should be heating up on the McKenzie
Sandy River: Bright summer steelhead have made it all the way to the hatchery
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Friday, June 2nd, 2023• ODFW Recreation Report
Coquille River: Spearfishing and bait use for smallmouth bass temporarily allowed on Coquille River system
Lookingglass Creek: Lookingglass Creek opens June 3 for spring Chinook fishing
• Opportunity increases for recreational Pacific halibut anglers