Umpqua River
North Fork

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

UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: Winter steelhead

Winter steelhead fishing is picking up and early returns seem to be above the 10-year average. Cooler weather may slow the bite, but with recent rains fishing should be on the move.

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 1/7/2026

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

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