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Mar 05
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: Steelhead, bass
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 3/4/26
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 3/4/26
Mar 05
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: Winter steelhead
Winter steelhead fishing has been good over the last couple weeks. With some rain recently, Steelhead are moving again. Good numbers of steelhead are still crossing Winchester Dam. So, as water conditions improve, so will the angling success.
Spring Chinook seasons were announced recently. Anglers may retain one wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season through June 30. Last updated 3/4/26
Winter steelhead fishing has been good over the last couple weeks. With some rain recently, Steelhead are moving again. Good numbers of steelhead are still crossing Winchester Dam. So, as water conditions improve, so will the angling success.
Spring Chinook seasons were announced recently. Anglers may retain one wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season through June 30. Last updated 3/4/26
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
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: Winter steelhead
Winter steelhead fishing has been good over the last couple weeks. With some rain recently, Steelhead are moving again. This is the peak month for movement across Winchester dam. So, as water conditions improve, so will the angling success.
Spring Chinook seasons were announced recently. Anglers may retain one wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season through June 30. Last updated 2/25/2026
Winter steelhead fishing has been good over the last couple weeks. With some rain recently, Steelhead are moving again. This is the peak month for movement across Winchester dam. So, as water conditions improve, so will the angling success.
Spring Chinook seasons were announced recently. Anglers may retain one wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season through June 30. 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