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Dec 04
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: Steelhead, bass
The South Umpqua River is now open for winter steelhead. Angling will be slow with the river water level being low. Try angling in the lower sections for best results. Stanton Park is under construction, and the old access is closed for the winter. But a new access roadway through the main park entrance is available for anglers. It is steep and only currently rocked, so 4-wheel drive is recommended. Please look at before driving down. Last updated 12/1/25
The South Umpqua River is now open for winter steelhead. Angling will be slow with the river water level being low. Try angling in the lower sections for best results. Stanton Park is under construction, and the old access is closed for the winter. But a new access roadway through the main park entrance is available for anglers. It is steep and only currently rocked, so 4-wheel drive is recommended. Please look at before driving down. Last updated 12/1/25
Dec 04
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: Steelhead, coho
Before the major rain comes, some anglers may still find a few late summer steelhead in the North. Winter steelhead typically doesn't start improving until January. There have been a few bright winter steelhead that have crossed Winchester Dam.
Coho fishing is slow. Remember that only hatchery coho may be retained. There will be very few hatchery coho available. Last updated 12/1/25
Before the major rain comes, some anglers may still find a few late summer steelhead in the North. Winter steelhead typically doesn't start improving until January. There have been a few bright winter steelhead that have crossed Winchester Dam.
Coho fishing is slow. Remember that only hatchery coho may be retained. There will be very few hatchery coho available. Last updated 12/1/25
Dec 04
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: Steelhead, and bass
Most anglers have stopped focusing on bass this time of year. Anglers are now fishing for steelhead in the lower sections. Expect fishing to be slow until some rain comes to raise the flows. Hatchery Coho may now be harvested on the main.
Last updated 12/1/25
Most anglers have stopped focusing on bass this time of year. Anglers are now fishing for steelhead in the lower sections. Expect fishing to be slow until some rain comes to raise the flows. Hatchery Coho may now be harvested on the main.
Last updated 12/1/25
Dec 04
Oregon DWR
SMITH RIVER, Umpqua: Winter steelhead, and bass
Despite cooler weather some anglers are continuing to find bass of different varieties. Slow presentations of plastics and lures can work well.
Smith river above Spencer Creek is open to angling under permanent rule. North Fork Smith is also open to angling now. Angling for winter steelhead is slow. . Last updated 12/1/2025
Despite cooler weather some anglers are continuing to find bass of different varieties. Slow presentations of plastics and lures can work well.
Smith river above Spencer Creek is open to angling under permanent rule. North Fork Smith is also open to angling now. Angling for winter steelhead is slow. . Last updated 12/1/2025
Nov 25
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: Steelhead, bass
The South Umpqua River will open December 1 for winter steelhead. Angling will be slow with the river water level being low. Try angling in the lower sections for best results. Stanton Park is under construction, and the old access is closed for the winter. But a new access roadway through the main park entrance is available for anglers. Last updated 11/2525
The South Umpqua River will open December 1 for winter steelhead. Angling will be slow with the river water level being low. Try angling in the lower sections for best results. Stanton Park is under construction, and the old access is closed for the winter. But a new access roadway through the main park entrance is available for anglers. Last updated 11/2525
Nov 25
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: Steelhead, coho
Before the major rain comes, some anglers may still find a few late summer steelhead in the North. Winter steelhead typically doesn't start improving until January.
Coho fishing is slow. Remember that only hatchery coho may be retained. There will be very few hatchery coho available. Last updated 11/25/25
Before the major rain comes, some anglers may still find a few late summer steelhead in the North. Winter steelhead typically doesn't start improving until January.
Coho fishing is slow. Remember that only hatchery coho may be retained. There will be very few hatchery coho available. Last updated 11/25/25
Nov 25
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: Steelhead, and bass
Most anglers have stopped focusing on bass this time of year, but some are still finding success. Anglers will start steelhead fishing in late November in the lower sections.
Most anglers have stopped focusing on bass this time of year, but some are still finding success. Anglers will start steelhead fishing in late November in the lower sections.
Nov 25
Oregon DWR
SMITH RIVER, Umpqua: Winter Steelhead, and bass
Despite cooler weather some anglers are continuing to find bass of different varieties. Slow presentations of plastics and lures can work well.
Smith river above Spencer Creek opens December 1 under permanent rule. North Fork Smith will also open December 1 . Last updated 11/25/2025
Despite cooler weather some anglers are continuing to find bass of different varieties. Slow presentations of plastics and lures can work well.
Smith river above Spencer Creek opens December 1 under permanent rule. North Fork Smith will also open December 1 . Last updated 11/25/2025