Find resident coastal cutthroat trout throughout the basin and the Kilchis River has plenty of public access off Kilchis Forest Road. Sea-run cutthroat should be in the river by now as well. Concentrate on deep pools with cover, and you should find success. Many areas have bait restrictions in place so check the regulations for those and open areas before heading out.

Officially fall Chinook season opened August 1st on all Tillamook Basin rivers but realistically there won't be any fish above tide water until the fall rains come. Tillamook Basin rivers have reduced bag limits for wild adult Chinook this season; check the regulation updates online.