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Apr 04
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: steelhead
Steelhead runs have slowed quickly this past week. There are definitely still some around, and some still bright and healthy while others are getting darker.
Bass fishing should start picking up as soon as we get some warmer weather. Last updated 4/3/24.
Steelhead runs have slowed quickly this past week. There are definitely still some around, and some still bright and healthy while others are getting darker.
Bass fishing should start picking up as soon as we get some warmer weather. Last updated 4/3/24.
Apr 04
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: Steelhead, Chinook
Steelhead season is winding down quickly. There should still be some around, but very few hatchery steelhead can be found on the North Umpqua. A few hinook have been spotted crossing Winchester Dam, so it's still early.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. Last updated 4/3/24.
Steelhead season is winding down quickly. There should still be some around, but very few hatchery steelhead can be found on the North Umpqua. A few hinook have been spotted crossing Winchester Dam, so it's still early.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. Last updated 4/3/24.
Apr 04
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: Steelhead, Chinook, surfperch, bass
The mainstem has decent water conditions this week, but may get muddy by the weekend. Steelhead season has slowed greatly in the mainstem, but Chinook should be making their way up soon. No direct reports from anglers catching them yet.
Some anglers have started fishing for early season bass, and reportedly getting some large smallmouth. Early warm days are a great chance to catch some great bass. There is no bag limit on bass caught in the Umpqua.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. The river remains open for hatchery Chinook through June 1. Fall seasons have not yet been finalized. Last updated 4/3/24.
The mainstem has decent water conditions this week, but may get muddy by the weekend. Steelhead season has slowed greatly in the mainstem, but Chinook should be making their way up soon. No direct reports from anglers catching them yet.
Some anglers have started fishing for early season bass, and reportedly getting some large smallmouth. Early warm days are a great chance to catch some great bass. There is no bag limit on bass caught in the Umpqua.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. The river remains open for hatchery Chinook through June 1. Fall seasons have not yet been finalized. Last updated 4/3/24.
Apr 04
Oregon DWR
SMITH RIVER, Umpqua: steelhead
No recent reports from the Smith. Water conditions should be good, but steelhead runs should be winding down. There are very few hatchery-origin steelhead on the Smith, so it is primarily a catch-and-release fishery. Last updated 4/3/24.
No recent reports from the Smith. Water conditions should be good, but steelhead runs should be winding down. There are very few hatchery-origin steelhead on the Smith, so it is primarily a catch-and-release fishery. Last updated 4/3/24.