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Jul 07
Oregon DWR
SANTIAM RIVER (SOUTH FORK): Bass, trout, steelhead
Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000cfs. Flows are currently at around 1,000 cfs at the gage in Waterloo. The 2026 Chinook run is still arriving in good numbers throughout the basin, with more arriving every day. The summer steelhead run is also worth pursuing. About 7,400 steelhead adults have been counting at Willamette Falls so far. More are coming every day, and they can be found throughout the river basin. Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. The use of bait is now allowed through the end of October. Last updated 7/06/26.
Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000cfs. Flows are currently at around 1,000 cfs at the gage in Waterloo. The 2026 Chinook run is still arriving in good numbers throughout the basin, with more arriving every day. The summer steelhead run is also worth pursuing. About 7,400 steelhead adults have been counting at Willamette Falls so far. More are coming every day, and they can be found throughout the river basin. Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. The use of bait is now allowed through the end of October. Last updated 7/06/26.