Kilchis River Fish Report - Idaville, OR (Tillamook County)

Kilchis River Report

Kilchis River - Idaville, OR (Tillamook County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-23-2025
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Find resident coastal cutthroat trout throughout the basin and the Kilchis River has plenty of public access off Kilchis Forest Road. Sea-run cutthroat are in the river 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.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, September 23rd

Breitenbush River: Access to the upper Breitenbush River has re-opened
Foster Reservoir: The reservoir is currently full, but elevation levels will drop significantly starting this week
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 360 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 1,230 cfs at the gage in Waterloo

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Monday, September 22nd

Umatilla River: Anglers can expect fishing to get better as more fish enter the river and water temperatures drop
Henry Hagg Lake: Bass and other warmwater fish remain active in transitional areas between shallows and deeper zones throughout the day
Hills Creek Reservoir: Will be stocked the week of Septmber 29th