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Jan 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 2,050 cfs at the gage in Waterloo. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round although there are few adults left in the basin. 2026 runs of Chinook and summer steelhead will begin to arrive in late March or April. Last updated 01/20/26.
Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Flows are currently at around 2,050 cfs at the gage in Waterloo. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round although there are few adults left in the basin. 2026 runs of Chinook and summer steelhead will begin to arrive in late March or April. Last updated 01/20/26.
Jan 22
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 2,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. 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 01/20/26.
River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 2,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. 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 01/20/26.
Jan 22
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 2,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. 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 01/20/26.
River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 2,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. 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 01/20/26.
Jan 15
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 5,600 cfs at the gage in Waterloo, but these conditions are unlikely to persist with rain forecasted for later this week. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round although there are few adults left in the basin. 2026 runs of Chinook and summer steelhead will begin to arrive in late March or April. Last updated 01/13/26.
Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Flows are currently at around 5,600 cfs at the gage in Waterloo, but these conditions are unlikely to persist with rain forecasted for later this week. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round although there are few adults left in the basin. 2026 runs of Chinook and summer steelhead will begin to arrive in late March or April. Last updated 01/13/26.
Jan 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 4,500 cfs at the gage in Mahama. Flows will likely continue to drop through the week as dry weather moves in. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. 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 01/13/26.
River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 4,500 cfs at the gage in Mahama. Flows will likely continue to drop through the week as dry weather moves in. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. 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 01/13/26.
Jan 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 4,500 cfs at the gage in Mahama. Flows will likely continue to drop through the week as dry weather moves in. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. 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 01/13/26.
River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 4,500 cfs at the gage in Mahama. Flows will likely continue to drop through the week as dry weather moves in. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. 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 01/13/26.