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Sep 17
Oregon DWR
SILETZ RIVER: Summer steelhead, Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout
Fall Chinook are here and anglers have been having good success in the bay and tidewater. More fish should be moving in over the next few weeks. The wild Chinook bag limit is up to 2 adults per day/10 for the season from Aug 1 to Dec 31, as part of the overall daily bag limit. Wild Chinook jacks may be retained as per the permanent regulations (up to 5/day). As a reminder, the Siletz River from the marker sign approximately 1,200 ft above Ojalla Bridge to Illahee boat ramp is closed to salmon angling until October 7.
Wild coho retention will be open Sept 19 through Nov 7. As part of your 2 adult salmon/steelhead per day, only 1 can be a wild adult coho. No more than 3 wild adult coho can be harvested from the Siletz basin for the season. No more than 5 wild adult coho salmon may be harvested per year in the Northwest and Southwest Zones. Harvest of 1 wild coho jack per day is allowed in areas open for wild adult coho harvest. There is no season limit for wild coho jacks. For regulation updates visit Regulation Updates. For season outlines visit Fall Coastal Salmon Management.
Summer steelhead are dispersed throughout the Siletz River, but fishing has been slow. Rain and cooler weather should get the fish more active and willing to bite. Most anglers are targeting the gorge upstream of Moonshine Park. The bank access in the upper gorge offers a unique and often remote fishing experience for anglers looking to get away from crowds. Multiple batches of summer steelhead were recycled to the lower river for additional angler opportunity in May and June. Recycled steelhead will have a colored tag at the base of the dorsal fin. Anglers are asked to please report tagged steelhead caught in the Siletz River to [email protected] with the date, tag color, and general location fish were caught. Thank you to all the anglers who have been reporting tagged steelhead.
Resident and sea-run cutthroat trout are available in the Siletz River. Be sure to check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions. As a reminder, fishing is closed on the Siletz River and tributaries upstream of Siletz Falls
A landslide on HWY 229 has resulted in a road closure at approximately milepost 14.5. HWY 229 will be closed for the unforeseeable future until crews are able to safely remove the debris from the roadway.
As a general reminder for Anglers: Help to protect boating opportunities by maximizing distance from bank anglers and other boats. Safely row or motor around anglers and other boats and avoid motoring nearshore and in shallow areas. Last updated 9/14/26.
Fall Chinook are here and anglers have been having good success in the bay and tidewater. More fish should be moving in over the next few weeks. The wild Chinook bag limit is up to 2 adults per day/10 for the season from Aug 1 to Dec 31, as part of the overall daily bag limit. Wild Chinook jacks may be retained as per the permanent regulations (up to 5/day). As a reminder, the Siletz River from the marker sign approximately 1,200 ft above Ojalla Bridge to Illahee boat ramp is closed to salmon angling until October 7.
Wild coho retention will be open Sept 19 through Nov 7. As part of your 2 adult salmon/steelhead per day, only 1 can be a wild adult coho. No more than 3 wild adult coho can be harvested from the Siletz basin for the season. No more than 5 wild adult coho salmon may be harvested per year in the Northwest and Southwest Zones. Harvest of 1 wild coho jack per day is allowed in areas open for wild adult coho harvest. There is no season limit for wild coho jacks. For regulation updates visit Regulation Updates. For season outlines visit Fall Coastal Salmon Management.
Summer steelhead are dispersed throughout the Siletz River, but fishing has been slow. Rain and cooler weather should get the fish more active and willing to bite. Most anglers are targeting the gorge upstream of Moonshine Park. The bank access in the upper gorge offers a unique and often remote fishing experience for anglers looking to get away from crowds. Multiple batches of summer steelhead were recycled to the lower river for additional angler opportunity in May and June. Recycled steelhead will have a colored tag at the base of the dorsal fin. Anglers are asked to please report tagged steelhead caught in the Siletz River to [email protected] with the date, tag color, and general location fish were caught. Thank you to all the anglers who have been reporting tagged steelhead.
Resident and sea-run cutthroat trout are available in the Siletz River. Be sure to check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions. As a reminder, fishing is closed on the Siletz River and tributaries upstream of Siletz Falls
A landslide on HWY 229 has resulted in a road closure at approximately milepost 14.5. HWY 229 will be closed for the unforeseeable future until crews are able to safely remove the debris from the roadway.
As a general reminder for Anglers: Help to protect boating opportunities by maximizing distance from bank anglers and other boats. Safely row or motor around anglers and other boats and avoid motoring nearshore and in shallow areas. Last updated 9/14/26.
Sep 10
Oregon DWR
SILETZ RIVER: Summer steelhead, Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout
Summer steelhead are dispersed throughout the Siletz River, but fishing has been slow. Most anglers are targeting the gorge upstream of Moonshine Park. The bank access in the upper gorge offers a unique and often remote fishing experience for anglers looking to get away from crowds. Multiple batches of summer steelhead were recycled to the lower river for additional angler opportunity in May and June. Recycled steelhead will have a colored tag at the base of the dorsal fin. Anglers are asked to please report tagged steelhead caught in the Siletz River to [email protected] with the date, tag color, and general location fish were caught. Thank you to all the anglers who have been reporting tagged steelhead.
Fall Chinook opened August 1. Anglers have reported catching a few Chinook in the bay and tidewater. More fish should be moving in over the next few weeks. The wild Chinook bag limit is two per day/ten for the season from August 1 to December 31, as part of the overall daily bag limit. Wild Chinook jacks may be retained as per the permanent regulations (up to 5/day). See the regulation updates online at Fall coastal salmon management for more details.
Resident and sea-run cutthroat trout are available in the Siletz River. Be sure to check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions. As a reminder, fishing is closed on the Siletz River and tributaries upstream of Siletz Falls
A landslide on HWY 229 has resulted in a road closure at approximately milepost 14.5. HWY 229 will be closed for the unforeseeable future until crews are able to safely remove the debris from the roadway.
As a general reminder for Anglers: Help to protect boating opportunities by maximizing distance from bank anglers and other boats. Safely row or motor around anglers and other boats and avoid motoring nearshore and in shallow areas. Last updated 9/9/26.
Summer steelhead are dispersed throughout the Siletz River, but fishing has been slow. Most anglers are targeting the gorge upstream of Moonshine Park. The bank access in the upper gorge offers a unique and often remote fishing experience for anglers looking to get away from crowds. Multiple batches of summer steelhead were recycled to the lower river for additional angler opportunity in May and June. Recycled steelhead will have a colored tag at the base of the dorsal fin. Anglers are asked to please report tagged steelhead caught in the Siletz River to [email protected] with the date, tag color, and general location fish were caught. Thank you to all the anglers who have been reporting tagged steelhead.
Fall Chinook opened August 1. Anglers have reported catching a few Chinook in the bay and tidewater. More fish should be moving in over the next few weeks. The wild Chinook bag limit is two per day/ten for the season from August 1 to December 31, as part of the overall daily bag limit. Wild Chinook jacks may be retained as per the permanent regulations (up to 5/day). See the regulation updates online at Fall coastal salmon management for more details.
Resident and sea-run cutthroat trout are available in the Siletz River. Be sure to check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions. As a reminder, fishing is closed on the Siletz River and tributaries upstream of Siletz Falls
A landslide on HWY 229 has resulted in a road closure at approximately milepost 14.5. HWY 229 will be closed for the unforeseeable future until crews are able to safely remove the debris from the roadway.
As a general reminder for Anglers: Help to protect boating opportunities by maximizing distance from bank anglers and other boats. Safely row or motor around anglers and other boats and avoid motoring nearshore and in shallow areas. Last updated 9/9/26.
Sep 03
Oregon DWR
SILETZ RIVER: Summer steelhead, Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout
Summer steelhead are dispersed throughout the Siletz River, but fishing has been slow. The river is predicted to rise a bit from this week's rain which should get some fish moving again. Most anglers are targeting the gorge upstream of Moonshine Park. The bank access in the upper gorge offers a unique and often remote fishing experience for anglers looking to get away from crowds. Multiple batches of summer steelhead were recycled to the lower river for additional angler opportunity in May and June. Recycled steelhead will have a colored tag at the base of the dorsal fin. Anglers are asked to please report tagged steelhead caught in the Siletz River to [email protected] with the date, tag color, and general location fish were caught. Thank you to all the anglers who have been reporting tagged steelhead.
Fall Chinook opened August 1. Anglers have reported catching a few Chinook in the bay and tidewater. The rain should bring in some fish this week. The wild Chinook bag limit is two per day/ten for the season from August 1 to December 31, as part of the overall daily bag limit. Wild Chinook jacks may be retained as per the permanent regulations (up to 5/day). See regulation updates online at Fall Coastal Salmon Management for more details.
Resident and sea-run cutthroat trout are available in the Siletz River. Be sure to check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions. As a reminder, fishing is closed on the Siletz River and tributaries upstream of Siletz Falls
A landslide on HWY 229 has resulted in a road closure at approximately milepost 14.5. HWY 229 will be closed for the unforeseeable future until crews are able to safely remove the debris from the roadway.
As a general reminder for Anglers: Help to protect boating opportunities by maximizing distance from bank anglers and other boats. Safely row or motor around anglers and other boats and avoid motoring nearshore and in shallow areas. Last updated 9/2/26.
Summer steelhead are dispersed throughout the Siletz River, but fishing has been slow. The river is predicted to rise a bit from this week's rain which should get some fish moving again. Most anglers are targeting the gorge upstream of Moonshine Park. The bank access in the upper gorge offers a unique and often remote fishing experience for anglers looking to get away from crowds. Multiple batches of summer steelhead were recycled to the lower river for additional angler opportunity in May and June. Recycled steelhead will have a colored tag at the base of the dorsal fin. Anglers are asked to please report tagged steelhead caught in the Siletz River to [email protected] with the date, tag color, and general location fish were caught. Thank you to all the anglers who have been reporting tagged steelhead.
Fall Chinook opened August 1. Anglers have reported catching a few Chinook in the bay and tidewater. The rain should bring in some fish this week. The wild Chinook bag limit is two per day/ten for the season from August 1 to December 31, as part of the overall daily bag limit. Wild Chinook jacks may be retained as per the permanent regulations (up to 5/day). See regulation updates online at Fall Coastal Salmon Management for more details.
Resident and sea-run cutthroat trout are available in the Siletz River. Be sure to check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions. As a reminder, fishing is closed on the Siletz River and tributaries upstream of Siletz Falls
A landslide on HWY 229 has resulted in a road closure at approximately milepost 14.5. HWY 229 will be closed for the unforeseeable future until crews are able to safely remove the debris from the roadway.
As a general reminder for Anglers: Help to protect boating opportunities by maximizing distance from bank anglers and other boats. Safely row or motor around anglers and other boats and avoid motoring nearshore and in shallow areas. Last updated 9/2/26.