Salmon River Fish Report

Fall Chinook remains fair on the Salmon River!

Salmon River - Otis, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
11-12-2025
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Fall Chinook remains fair on the Salmon River! We saw lots of action near the hatchery holes these past few weeks and folks bank angling were able to land some great fish! Trolling the lower portion of the river can lead to some success, but the Salmon River also offers decent bank access below the Salmon River Hatchery in few locations. This time of year trolling in the lower basin starts to drop off as fish move higher up into the system. Salmon River also has a hatchery component to the run, offering a wider variety of harvest. Fish are likely moving higher up into the basin, and though there is not a ton of bank access in the upper basin there are some nice spots for oppurtunity!

There is no wild coho fishery on the Salmon River!

Check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions.

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, November 12th

Haystack Reservoir: Haystack Reservoir Fishing Report
Lake Billy Chinook: Anglers are reporting excellent kokanee fishing on the Crooked and Deschutes Arms
Metolius River: Anglers should keep an eye out for afternoon stonefly and caddis hatches
Ochoco Reservoir: Rainbow trout fishing is picking up
Walton Lake: Open to fishing all year
Prinevile Reservoir: Anglers should be aware that a cyanobacteria advisory was recently issued for Prineville Reservoir
Kilchis River: Fall Chinook fishing has slowed as the water has dropped and cleared
Necanicum River: Fall Chinook fishing should be fairly slow under the current low flow conditions
Nehalem River: Fall Chinook fishing is winding down in the bay and in the mainstem Nehalem
Nestucca River: Angling for fall Chinook should be fair

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Monday, November 10th

Umatilla River: Steelhead fishing has been good on the Umatilla River
Santiam River ( North Fork) : River is currently running at around 4,500 cfs at the gage in Mehama
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 3,100 cfs at the gage in Waterloo