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May 16
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: Steelhead, Chinook, surfperch, bass, shad
The mainstem water conditions are looking good for anglers this weekend that are pursuing spring Chinook. Anglers have been catching a few spring Chinook throughout the mainstem.
A few anglers have started to fish for shad. As the water drops angler success should improve.
Some anglers have started fishing for early season bass, and reportedly getting some large smallmouth. Early warm days are a great chance to catch some great bass. There is no bag limit on bass caught in the Umpqua. There are a few reports of some striped bass being caught in the lower sections.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. The river remains open for hatchery Chinook through June 1. Fall seasons have not yet been finalized. Last updated 5/15/24.
The mainstem water conditions are looking good for anglers this weekend that are pursuing spring Chinook. Anglers have been catching a few spring Chinook throughout the mainstem.
A few anglers have started to fish for shad. As the water drops angler success should improve.
Some anglers have started fishing for early season bass, and reportedly getting some large smallmouth. Early warm days are a great chance to catch some great bass. There is no bag limit on bass caught in the Umpqua. There are a few reports of some striped bass being caught in the lower sections.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. The river remains open for hatchery Chinook through June 1. Fall seasons have not yet been finalized. Last updated 5/15/24.
May 09
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: steelhead, Chinook
Steelhead season is winding down quickly. There should still be some around, but very few hatchery steelhead can be found on the North Umpqua. Spring Chinook are crossing Winchester Dam daily, so angling should be improving. There are a few reports of some springers being caught in the Swiftwater area recently.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. There is a telemetry project on spring Chinook this year and any Chinook caught with a radio tag in it must be released. This will include a few hatchery fish. Last updated 5/8/24.
Steelhead season is winding down quickly. There should still be some around, but very few hatchery steelhead can be found on the North Umpqua. Spring Chinook are crossing Winchester Dam daily, so angling should be improving. There are a few reports of some springers being caught in the Swiftwater area recently.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. There is a telemetry project on spring Chinook this year and any Chinook caught with a radio tag in it must be released. This will include a few hatchery fish. Last updated 5/8/24.
May 09
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: Steelhead, Chinook, surfperch, bass
The mainstem water conditions are looking good for anglers this weekend that are pursuing spring Chinook. Anglers have been catching a few spring Chinook throughout the mainstem.
Some anglers have started fishing for early season bass, and reportedly getting some large smallmouth. Early warm days are a great chance to catch some great bass. There is no bag limit on bass caught in the Umpqua. There are a few reports of some striped bass being caught in the lower sections.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. The river remains open for hatchery Chinook through June 1. Fall seasons have not yet been finalized. Last updated 5/8/24.
The mainstem water conditions are looking good for anglers this weekend that are pursuing spring Chinook. Anglers have been catching a few spring Chinook throughout the mainstem.
Some anglers have started fishing for early season bass, and reportedly getting some large smallmouth. Early warm days are a great chance to catch some great bass. There is no bag limit on bass caught in the Umpqua. There are a few reports of some striped bass being caught in the lower sections.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. The river remains open for hatchery Chinook through June 1. Fall seasons have not yet been finalized. Last updated 5/8/24.
May 02
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: steelhead
The South closes to all angling May 1 and will reopen May 22 for trout and bass fishing. Last updated 5/1/24.
The South closes to all angling May 1 and will reopen May 22 for trout and bass fishing. Last updated 5/1/24.
May 02
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: steelhead, Chinook
Steelhead season is winding down quickly. There should still be some around, but very few hatchery steelhead can be found on the North Umpqua. Spring Chinook are crossing Winchester Dam daily, so angling should be improving.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. There is a telemetry project on spring Chinook this year and any Chinook caught with a radio tag in it must be released. This will include a few hatchery fish. Last updated 5/1/24.
Steelhead season is winding down quickly. There should still be some around, but very few hatchery steelhead can be found on the North Umpqua. Spring Chinook are crossing Winchester Dam daily, so angling should be improving.
There is NO HARVEST OF WILD ADULT OR JACK SPRING CHINOOK in the Umpqua this year. There is a telemetry project on spring Chinook this year and any Chinook caught with a radio tag in it must be released. This will include a few hatchery fish. Last updated 5/1/24.
May 02
Oregon DWR
SMITH RIVER, Umpqua: steelhead
No recent reports from the Smith. The river upstream of Spencer Creek is closed to all fishing until May 22. This is primarily a catch-and-release fishery. Last updated 5/1/24.
No recent reports from the Smith. The river upstream of Spencer Creek is closed to all fishing until May 22. This is primarily a catch-and-release fishery. Last updated 5/1/24.