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Dec 22
Oregon DWR
SANTIAM RIVER (SOUTH FORK): Bass, trout, steelhead
Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Flows are currently at around 2,400 cfs at the gage in Waterloo, but these conditions are unlikely to persist with heavy rain forecasted for later this week. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round although there are few adults left in the basin. At this time of year, the majority of these are in the upper sections above Waterloo, from below the deadline at Wiley Creek to Pleasant Valley boat ramp. Last updated 12/15/25.
Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Flows are currently at around 2,400 cfs at the gage in Waterloo, but these conditions are unlikely to persist with heavy rain forecasted for later this week. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round although there are few adults left in the basin. At this time of year, the majority of these are in the upper sections above Waterloo, from below the deadline at Wiley Creek to Pleasant Valley boat ramp. Last updated 12/15/25.
Dec 15
Oregon DWR
SANTIAM RIVER (NORTH FORK): Steelhead, trout, Chinook, coho
River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 12,300 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The coho run is now complete with the majority of the fish now spawning in their tributaries and no longer accessible to anglers. There are still a few holdover summer steelhead, however. 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 12/01/25.
River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 12,300 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The coho run is now complete with the majority of the fish now spawning in their tributaries and no longer accessible to anglers. There are still a few holdover summer steelhead, however. 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 12/01/25.
Dec 15
Oregon DWR
SANTIAM RIVER (NORTH FORK): Steelhead, trout, Chinook, coho
River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 12,300 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The coho run is now complete with the majority of the fish now spawning in their tributaries and no longer accessible to anglers. There are still a few holdover summer steelhead, however. 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 12/01/25.
River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 12,300 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The coho run is now complete with the majority of the fish now spawning in their tributaries and no longer accessible to anglers. There are still a few holdover summer steelhead, however. 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 12/01/25.
Dec 11
Oregon DWR
SANTIAM RIVER (SOUTH FORK): Bass, trout, steelhead
Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Flows are currently at around 5,300 cfs at the gage in Waterloo. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round although there are few adults left in the basin. At this time of year, the majority of these are in the upper sections above Waterloo, from below the deadline at Wiley Creek to Pleasant Valley boat ramp. Last updated 12/10/25.
Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Flows are currently at around 5,300 cfs at the gage in Waterloo. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round although there are few adults left in the basin. At this time of year, the majority of these are in the upper sections above Waterloo, from below the deadline at Wiley Creek to Pleasant Valley boat ramp. Last updated 12/10/25.