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Jan 08
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: Steelhead, bass
The South Umpqua River is now open for winter steelhead. Recent rains should be getting fish further upriver. Reports of steelhead are being caught throughout the river.
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 only rocked, so 4-wheel drive is recommended. Please look at before driving down. If anglers have questions they can contact Douglas County Parks. Last updated 1/7/2026
The South Umpqua River is now open for winter steelhead. Recent rains should be getting fish further upriver. Reports of steelhead are being caught throughout the river.
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 only rocked, so 4-wheel drive is recommended. Please look at before driving down. If anglers have questions they can contact Douglas County Parks. Last updated 1/7/2026
Jan 08
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: Winter steelhead
Winter steelhead are being caught throughout the mainstem. With recent rains the river might be a bit cloudy and anglers using bait may have more success.
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 1/7/2026
Winter steelhead are being caught throughout the mainstem. With recent rains the river might be a bit cloudy and anglers using bait may have more success.
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 1/7/2026
Jan 08
Oregon DWR
SMITH RIVER, Umpqua: Winter steelhead
Winter steelhead fishing should be picking up with recent rains. There is good access for angling since the Smith River Road follows the mainstem for most of the time. Last updated 1/7/2026
Winter steelhead fishing should be picking up with recent rains. There is good access for angling since the Smith River Road follows the mainstem for most of the time. Last updated 1/7/2026