Oregon Fish Report
Santiam River (South Fork) Fish Report for 10-22-2025


Flows are currently at around 1,300 cfs at the gage in Waterloo

Santiam River (South Fork) - Sweet Home, OR (Linn County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-22-2025
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Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Flows are currently at around 1,300 cfs at the gage in Waterloo. Fishing for spring Chinook is now closed. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round and is still quite good through September and into October. At this time of year the majority of these are in the upper sections above Waterloo, from below the deadline at Wiley Creek to Pleasant Valley boat ramp.




More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, October 22nd

Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie Reservoir will close to angling for the season on November 1
Detroit Reservoir: Water elevation continues to drop to provide for winter storage capacity
Foster Reservoir: The reservoir elevation is dropping down to its winter low-water level
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 1,600 cfs at the gage in Mehama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 480 cfs

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, October 21st

Grande Ronde River: Fishing for steelhead and coho salmon has been slow but should improve in the coming weeks
Imnaha River: Steelhead fishing has started to pick up
Wallowa Lake : Kokanee are spawning along the Wallowa River
Wallowa River: Trout and whitefish can be caught on a variety of baits, lures, and flies
Alton Baker Canoe Canal: Will be stocked each week through the week of November 10
Blue River Reservoir: Boat and Parking Updates