UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: 

Recent rain has reinvigorated the steelhead and fishing was really good last week. The main should be in good shape for fishing this week.

Spring Chinook should be in the river, but with low conditions they may not have been moving. With recent rain, Chinook may push up more into the higher reaches and may be more inclined to bite.

Remember no wild harvest of Chinook is allowed from now until July 1 on the mainstem due to a low forecasted return.

Anglers who catch a hatchery winter steelhead are asked to turn in the snouts at one of the collection barrels. Those whose snout contains a tag are entered into a monthly raffle for a $50 gift certificate to Sportsman’s Warehouse!

Trout fishing is closed in the mainstem and tributaries.

UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH:

The rise in the water levels really helped steelhead anglers. Lots of fish were caught last week.

Some anglers are starting to fish for Chinook, but it is still a bit early. With recent rains, though, Chinook should start moving.

Remember only one wild spring Chinook adult per day and ten per season may be kept on the North in 2022.

With the low population of summers, anglers are reminded to handle fish with extra care this year. Summer steelhead that have finished spawning will try and make their way back to the ocean. Practicing good catch-and-release techniques will help ensure we have fish in the future.

Anglers who catch a hatchery winter steelhead are asked to turn in the snouts at one of the collection barrels. Those who’s snout contains a tag are entered into a monthly raffle for a $50 gift certificate to Sportsman’s Warehouse!

Trout fishing is open year-round upstream of Slide Creek Dam and in tributaries in this section. Fishing above Slide Creek Dam can be a great idea before the snow hits.

UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH:

Anglers have been doing really well with steelhead in the last couple months. With recent rains, fishing finally started to pick up after a very slow early season. Angler should stay good for the next several weeks.

Anglers who catch a hatchery winter steelhead are asked to turn in the snouts at one of the collection barrels. Those whose snout contains a tag are entered into a monthly raffle for a $50 gift certificate to Sportsman’s Warehouse!