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.

Fall Chinook fishing in the Kilchis has been slow above tidewater but heavy rains predicted for late this week could change that and get fish moving into the river. Tillamook Basin rivers have reduced bag limits for wild adult Chinook this season; check the regulation updates online. There is no retention of wild coho allowed in the Kilchis River.