Santiam River ( North Fork) Fish Report for 5-29-2020
North Santiam River Report
Santiam River ( North Fork) - Stayton, OR
by Orvis Company
5-29-2020
For Steelhead, Classic Hairwings, Speys and Dees are always a good choice on the swing. Work every piece of holding water thoroughly! Be aware of COVID-19 restrictions! Be safe! For trout, a dry/dropper rig are the way to go for the rest of the spring. A Yak Caddis / Possie Bugger combination will serve you well.
Water flow: 3050 cfs at the Mehama Station
Visibility: 60 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 64 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: All Day
Best stretch: Mill City to Mehama
Best access point: Fisherman's Bend Rec. Area
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Caddis (Speckled, Tan, Brown, McKenzie and October) Stoneflies(Skwala, Golden, Giant Salmonfly) Mayflies (March Brown, BWO, PMD) Terrestrials (Hoppers, Ants, Beatles)
Fish species: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout
Fishing season: Year Round
Nearest airport: Portland, Oregon (PDX) - Euguene, Oregon (EUG)
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line
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