Umatilla River Chinook retention closed Oct. 18

From Oct. 18 through Nov.

Northern Pike Minnow season extended through Oct 12

The season for the Sport Reward Fishery associated with the Northern Pikeminnow Management Program has been extended through October 12. It was initially planned to end Sept.

Mussel harvest reopens coastwide

Mussel harvesting is now open from the Washington border to the California border. 

Angling closed on the lowest reach of Eagle Creek in the Clackamas basin

Sept. 27 through Oct. 31 angling is closed on Eagle Creek from SE Dowty Road downstream to the Clackamas River Confluence. 

Spencer creek closes to fishing Sept. 30 to protect salmon

Sept. 30 will be the last day to fish on Spencer Creek this year, as this tributary of the Klamath River will be closed as of Oct. 1 to protect spawning fall Chinook salmon.

Oct. 4 opener for wild adult fall Chinook salmon in the Snake

ODFW, in coordination with co-managers, will reopen harvest of wild (adipose-intact) fall Chinook salmon in the Snake River effective Saturday, Oct. 4.

Recreation Report

Northwest Zone

Recreation Report Regulation Updates

Table of Contents

Recreation Report

Crooked River rainbow trout
This 18-inch rainbow was caught on a leech pattern.
Crooked River rainbow trout -Photo by Mike Belcher-

NW Fishing

Nov 6, 2025

Best bets for weekend fishing

  • Fall Chinook fishing was decent last week in the Nestucca, Trask, Wilson, Kilchis, and Nehalem Rivers before heavy rains blew them out over the weekend. The rivers are still high and off color and more rain is on the way. When they do drop back into shape fishing should be fair to good. Basins have reduced bag limits for wild fall Chinook this season so check the regulation updates online before heading out.
  • The Trask River and North Fork Nehalem River are both getting hatchery coho coming in and fishing has been decent with some nice fish being caught. (There is no retention of wild coho allowed.)
  • The catch and release fisheries for chum salmon should provide some fun opportunities on the Kilchis and Miami Rivers once the water levels come down.
  • Summer steelhead are in the Nestucca and Wilson Rivers. While many people turn to salmon fishing in the fall it can be a good time to target summer steelhead in the rivers as well. As water temperatures start to drop fish that have been holding all summer will often get more active.
  • There are still hold over trout from last spring's stockings that are available to catch in the some of the lakes. Hebo Lake, South Lake, Town Lake, Cape Meares Lake, Lake Tahoe, and Lost Lake should provide the best opportunity.
  • Fall Chinook remains fair on most of our midcoast basins. The bite has gotten better as the season goes on, but by and large folks have been reporting some decent catch!
  • Wild coho retention is continuing on a few of our Midcoast basins into November. Siletz, Yaquina and the Alsea rivers have seasons extending into November for additional oppurtunity! Check the stocking schedule for an up-to-date look at recently stocked lakes!

Trout stocking:

Regular stocking will resume in Feb. 2026.

See the Trout Stocking Schedule

Trout stocking maps

Check out the ODFW fishing and trout stocking maps to find nearby fishing locations, driving directions and descriptions of amenities.

Announcements

Sign up for the latest information on boater access

There is no retention of wild coho in Nestucca, Tillamook, or Nehalem rivers and bays. The wild coho fisheries in these areas closed October 27.

Marine Board's Opportunities and Access Report incorporates information from federal and state agencies, local facility operators and fellow boaters to provide up-to-date information so boaters can decide where to recreate and what to expect this season. Subscribe to receive email updates.

Updates by waterbody

ALSEA RIVER: Fall Chinook, coho, hatchery winter steelhead

Fish are still coming into the Alsea Basin making the catch fair. With rain in the forecast, we will likely see more fish being caught! The Alsea wild coho retention reopened October 25.

Fall Chinook is open on the Alsea but has been a slower start to the season. Fish are around the lower bay and are moving further up into the basin with the recent rains. Overall, the bite is fair, but we should see more fish being caught moving into this weekend after even more rain!

November 1st hatchery steelhead opened on the Alsea River. Though its early in the season it isn't unheard of to catch an early winter steelhead this time of year.

Last updated 11/03/25.

KILCHIS RIVER: Fall Chinook

Fall Chinook fishing was decent on the Kilchis last week until heavy rains blew the river out over the weekend. Another storm is on the way and will probably keep the Kilchis high and off color for another weekend but once it comes in shape there should be fish throughout the fishery (up to Tilden Bluff Road Bridge). Tillamook Basin rivers have reduced bag limits for wild adult Chinook this season; check the regulation updates online.

The catch and release chum fishery should be good the next couple of weeks when the river is in decent condition. Anglers are encouraged to use good ethics and avoid spawning fish and redds (spawning nest).

Cutthroat trout season closed November 1. Last updated 11/3/25.

LOWER COLUMBIA TRIBUTARIES (Big Creek, Gnat Creek, Klaskanine River): hatchery Chinook, hatchery coho

The Lower Columbia tributaries have hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho coming back although many of the fish are dark this time of year. Last updated 11/3/25.

NECANICUM RIVER: Fall Chinook

Fall Chinook fishing was slow to fair before the Necanicum blew out over the weekend. With more rain on the way it will remain high but may be fishable by the weekend. Check conditions before heading out. The bag limit for wild adult Chinook is 1 per day and 2 per season as part of the daily salmon and steelhead bag limit. See the regulation updates online for more details.

Cutthroat trout season closed November 1.

The Highway 101 boat ramp south of Seaside has the combination lock back on it. Anglers can call the Tillamook office at (503) 842-2741 and provide their Hunter/Angler ID number to receive the combo. Last updated 11/3/25.

NEHALEM RIVER & NORTH FORK NEHALEM: Chinook; hatchery coho

No retention of wild coho is allowed. The wild coho fishery closed October 27.

Fall Chinook fishing is winding down in the bay and in the mainstem Nehalem as many fish have moved above the fishery. There will still be some fresh fish coming in this month but numbers will be lower. The North Fork Nehalem should have Chinook throughout the fishery once it drops back into shape.The wild Chinook bag limit is one adult per day/two for the season (July 1 to November 30) as part of the overall daily bag limit.

The North Fork Nehalem River got a really good push of hatchery coho last week before blowing out over the weekend. There is more rain on the way, so check conditions before heading out, but there should be hatchery coho available for catching through mid December.

Cutthroat trout season closed November 1. Last updated 11/3/25.

NESTUCCA RIVER & LITTLE NESTUCCA RIVER: Fall Chinook, Summer steelhead

No retention of wild coho allowed. The wild coho fishery closed on October 27.

The Nestucca River blew out over the weekend following heavy rains. With more rain on the way it will probably stay high and off color through the weekend. When it does drop back into shape there should be Fall Chinook throughout the fishery (up to 1st bridge). The wild adult fall Chinook bag limit is 1 per day and 5 per season in the Nestucca basin as part of the overall daily bag limit. See the regulation updates online for more details.

Summer steelhead are throughout the Nestucca River fishery (up to Elk Creek). Fall can be a good time to target these fish as dropping water temperatures can make them more active and willing to bite.

Cutthroat trout season closed November1. Last updated 11/3/25.

River levels and predictions for the Nestucca are available here.

SALMON RIVER: Fall Chinook

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.

There is no wild coho fishery on the Salmon River!

Check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions. Last updated 11/03/25.

SILETZ RIVER: Fall Chinook, summer steelhead

Fall Chinook continues to be fair on the Siletz! Adter a slower start fishing has really picked up in the past few weeks with the recent rains we have seen. Fish are still moving throughout tidewater, and catch will likely increase given the cooler temperatures. The mouth of the Siletz near Taft also offers some bank access for throwing spinners on incoming fish this time of year though reports at the mouth have slowed down. More fish are enetering the system and folks have been catching as high up as Jack Morgan and Strome.

You can troll for coho in the lower Siletz Bay. Coho are certainly rolling around the lower Siletz now, though the overall catch has remained fair. The coho fishery will remain open though some of its midcoastal neighbors will close for a few weeks. Remember to check your regulations before heading out!

Although most folks switch to salmon in the fall, summer steelhead are still throughout the upper gorge. Hatchery fish are still being caught in the gorge which offers a lot of unique bank angling oppurtunities this time of year!

As a general reminder for Anglers: Help to protect boating opportunities by maximizing distance from bank anglers and other boats. Safely row or motor around anglers and other boats and avoid motoring nearshore and in shallow areas!

Last updated 11/03/25.

SIUSLAW RIVER: Fall Chinook

The Siuslaw is still open for Fall Chinook! The Siuslaw has had a decent catch so far, with folks having some success in the lower river. Your best bet in the lower Siuslaw is trolling though there are a few bank angling spots along the boulder rip rap in the lower stretches of the river. For the most part fish have moved up and out of the lower stretches of the siuslaw and are moving up into the basin. As a general reminder: Lake Creek Basin is CLOSED to all Salmon Angling!

. Last updated 11/03/25.

THREE RIVERS: Fall Chinook, summer steelhead

Fall Chinook and summer steelhead are returning to Three Rivers. There was a good push of fish last week before the river blew out over the weekend. With more rain on the way it may stay high and off color, but this small tributary fishes decent even when high and will drop back into shape quickly. The bag limit for wild Chinook is 1 per day and 5 for the season in the Nestucca basin in aggregate.

No retention of wild coho is allowed.

Cutthroat trout season closed November 1. Last updated 11/3/25.

TILLAMOOK BAY: Chinook; hatchery coho

No retention of wild coho is allowed. The wild coho fishery closed on October 27.

Fall Chinook and hatchery coho fishing is winding down in Tillamook Bay. Many fish have moved into the rivers with the high flows and rain. There are still some fresh fish coming through but numbers will be low. Last updated 11/3/25.

TRASK RIVER: Chinook; hatchery coho

There is no retention of wild coho.

Fall Chinook and hatchery coho fishing in the Trask River was good last week until the river blew out over the weekend following heavy rains. With more rain on the way, the Trask may stay high and off color for a while, but when it does drop back into shape there should be fish throughout the system.

The Trask River from the marker at the Dam Hole (MP 7 on Trask River Rd) up to Blue Ridge Creek is closed to angling until November 30. Last updated 10/27/25.

WILSON RIVER: Fall Chinook, summer steelhead

No retention of wild coho is allowed.

The Wilson River blew out over the weekend going to action stage and with more rain on the way it may be high and off color for the weekend. Once it does drop back into shape, there should be good opportunity for Fall Chinook throughout the fishery. Jordan Creek is the upstream deadline for Chinook angling. The bag limit is 1 wild adult Chinook per day and 2 for the season in the Tillamook basin in aggregate.

The Wilson gets a run of hatchery summer steelhead. There are fish throughout the fishery (up to South Fork). Fall can be a good time of year to target these fish as the dropping water temperatures can make them more active and willing to bite. Last updated 11/3/25.

Wilson River levels and predictions are available here.

YAQUINA RIVER: Fall Chinook, coho

Fall Chinook is open on the Yaquina but slower than most of its neighbors. Fish are certainly around in the basin, but for both coho and Chinook fish will be moving higher up into the basin as the rains keep coming!

Wild coho retention is back open on the Yaquina! It will remain open through November 16, and will offer additional harvest in the basin. Last updated 11/03/25.