Flows are being consistently held at around 840 cfs at the gage in Waterloo

Santiam River (South Fork) - Sweet Home, OR (Linn County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-2-2025
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Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Flows are being consistently held at around 840 cfs at the gage in Waterloo. The spring chinook fishery is now closed. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round and is still quite good through September and into October. About 4,850 summer steelhead have been counted at Willamette Falls so far. The majority of these are in the uppersections above Waterloo, from below the deadline at Wiley Creek to Pleasant Valley boat ramp.




More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, September 2nd
Green Peter Reservoir: A few locations may still be accessible from the bank, but as the water continues to drop
Henry Hagg Lake: The lake is home to both the state record smallmouth bass and bullhead catfish
Quartzville Creek: The river is currently running around 20 cfs
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 1,200 cfs at the gage in Mehama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 380 cfs

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Friday, August 29th
: ODFW Recreation Report
Haystack Reservoir: Anglers report good fishing for rainbow trout