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Feb 25
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: Steelhead, bass
The South Umpqua River is now open for winter steelhead. Reports of steelhead are being caught throughout the river. Several hatchery steelhead have been caught in the Canyonville area. Once river conditions start coming into shape, fishing should be good.
Stanton Park campground (near Canyonville) is under construction, and the old access is closed for the winter. A new access roadway through the main park entrance is available for anglers. It is steep and currently rocked, so 4-wheel drive is recommended. Please look at before driving down. Contact Douglas County Parks with questions. Last updated 2/25/2026
The South Umpqua River is now open for winter steelhead. Reports of steelhead are being caught throughout the river. Several hatchery steelhead have been caught in the Canyonville area. Once river conditions start coming into shape, fishing should be good.
Stanton Park campground (near Canyonville) is under construction, and the old access is closed for the winter. A new access roadway through the main park entrance is available for anglers. It is steep and currently rocked, so 4-wheel drive is recommended. Please look at before driving down. Contact Douglas County Parks with questions. Last updated 2/25/2026
Feb 25
Oregon DWR
SMITH RIVER, Umpqua: Winter steelhead
Winter steelhead fishing is slow. With the recent rains fishing should be picking up as the water conditions improve. There is good access for angling since the Smith River Road follows the mainstem for most of the time. Last updated 2/25/2026
Winter steelhead fishing is slow. With the recent rains fishing should be picking up as the water conditions improve. There is good access for angling since the Smith River Road follows the mainstem for most of the time. Last updated 2/25/2026
Feb 13
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: Steelhead, bass
The South Umpqua River is now open for winter steelhead. Reports of steelhead are being caught throughout the river. Several hatchery steelhead have been caught in the Canyonville area. Angling conditions are good, and success is improving once again.
Stanton Park campground (near Canyonville) is under construction, and the old access is closed for the winter. A new access roadway through the main park entrance is available for anglers. It is steep and only currently rocked, so 4-wheel drive is recommended. Please look at before driving down. Contact Douglas County Parks with questions. Last updated 2/11/2026
The South Umpqua River is now open for winter steelhead. Reports of steelhead are being caught throughout the river. Several hatchery steelhead have been caught in the Canyonville area. Angling conditions are good, and success is improving once again.
Stanton Park campground (near Canyonville) is under construction, and the old access is closed for the winter. A new access roadway through the main park entrance is available for anglers. It is steep and only currently rocked, so 4-wheel drive is recommended. Please look at before driving down. Contact Douglas County Parks with questions. Last updated 2/11/2026
Feb 13
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: Winter steelhead
Winter steelhead are being caught throughout the mainstem. Angling is improving with the recent rains. The river is high now, so plunking will be your best bet.
Spring Chinook seasons were announced recently. The mainstem will be closed to all harvest of wild spring Chinook including jacks. Hatchery fish are still open and there should be a decent run again this year. Last updated 2/11/2026
Winter steelhead are being caught throughout the mainstem. Angling is improving with the recent rains. The river is high now, so plunking will be your best bet.
Spring Chinook seasons were announced recently. The mainstem will be closed to all harvest of wild spring Chinook including jacks. Hatchery fish are still open and there should be a decent run again this year. Last updated 2/11/2026
Feb 13
Oregon DWR
SMITH RIVER, Umpqua: Winter steelhead
Winter steelhead fishing is slow. With the recent rains fishing should be picking up as the water conditions improve. Be willing to try different angling gear and technics to increase your odds of hooking up a steelhead. There is good access for angling since the Smith River Road follows the mainstem for most of the time. Last updated 2/11/2026
Winter steelhead fishing is slow. With the recent rains fishing should be picking up as the water conditions improve. Be willing to try different angling gear and technics to increase your odds of hooking up a steelhead. There is good access for angling since the Smith River Road follows the mainstem for most of the time. Last updated 2/11/2026