The North Santiam River is in great shape right now. Look for stable conditions with minor fluctuations depending on rain. Fish counts are still rising and the latest storms have been bringing in fresh fish. Summer steelhead are being caught as far up as Mehama.

Species: Rainbow, Cutthroat, Steelhead, Chinook Salmon

Hatches: Blue Winged Olive, Speckled Caddis

Fly Pattern Recommendations
Trout – Elk & Mallard, Soft Hackles, Biot BWO, Fish Skull Sculpin, Stonefly Nymphs
Steelhead/Salmon: Fish Skull Streamers, Eyed Eggs, Bright Hairwing and Featherwing Patterns, Stonefly Nymphs

Flow: 3,675 cfs @ Mehama
Depth: 4.66 ft @ Mehama
Temp: 42 degrees
Wading: Dangerous
Clarity: Excellent

The Little North is settling in nicely this week. Fish are spread from the mouth to Salmon Falls. Most of the Steelhead in the system this time of year are wild fish with the adipose fin in tact. Use care in releasing these great fish unharmed. You may notice an occasional pair of fish working their redds and spawning. Leave them alone to do their thing and ensure good fishing in future years.

Species: Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout

Hatches: BWO

Fly Pattern Recommendations:
Trout - Biot BWO, Stonefly Nymphs, Fish Skull Sculpin
Steelhead: Fish Skull Streamers, Matuka's, Eyed Eggs

Flow: 749 cfs
Depth: 4.65 ft
Temp: 43 degrees
Wading: Normal
Clarity: Excellent

The North Santiam dropping quickly after being high over the weekend. Look for stable conditions with minor fluctuations depending on rain. Fish counts are still rising and the latest storms have been bringing in fresh fish.

Species: Rainbow, Cutthroat, Steelhead, Chinook Salmon

Hatches: Blue Winged Olive, Speckled Caddis

Fly Pattern Recommendations
Trout – Elk & Mallard, Soft Hackles, Biot BWO, Fish Skull Sculpin, Stonefly Nymphs
Steelhead/Salmon: Fish Skull Streamers, Eyed Eggs, Bright Hairwing and Featherwing Patterns, Stonefly Nymphs

Flow: 6,155 cfs @ Mehama
Depth: 5.67 ft @ Mehama
Temp: 42 degrees
Wading: Dangerous
Clarity: Very Good

The Little North is coming down quickly after being very high all weekend. Fish are spread from the mouth to Salmon Falls and preparing to begin spawning soon. Most of the Steelhead in the system this time of year are wild fish with the adipose fin in tact. Use care in releasing these great fish unharmed.

Species: Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout

Hatches: BWO

Fly Pattern Recommendations:
Trout - Biot BWO, Stonefly Nymphs, Fish Skull Sculpin
Steelhead: Fish Skull Streamers, Matuka's, Eyed Eggs

Flow: 2,360 cfs
Depth: 6.13 ft
Temp: 42 degrees
Wading: Dangerous
Clarity: Very Good

The Siletz is stabilizing and dropping this week after recent storms. Now is a great to to fish it to find a few willing fish.

Species: Steelhead, Sea Run Cutthroat, Rainbow Trout

Hatches: BWO

Fly Pattern Recommendations:
Trout - Biot BWO, GRHE Nymph, Stonefly Nymphs
Steelhead/Salmon: String Leaches, Matuka's, Hairwings, Eyed Egg

Flow: 3,434 cfs
Depth: 6.85 ft
Wading: Normal
Clarity: Fair