Santiam River ( North Fork) - The river is currently running at around 1,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama

The river is currently running at around 1,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama

Santiam River ( North Fork) - Stayton, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-27-2026
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River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 1,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama. The chinook run usually starts in late March or April, along with summer steelhead. Spin cast with lures or swing large streamer flies through the pools.

There are several large, downed trees in the river creating some dangerous hazards for boaters in the lower river. For more information check out the Oregon State Marine Board website.

Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round, but the use of bait is not allowed between Nov. 1 and April 21.

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, January 27th

EE Wilson Angling Pond: Will be stocked this week
Foster Reservoir: The reservoir elevation has dropped down to its winter low-water level
Quartzville Creek: Currently flows are around 190 cfs

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Monday, January 26th

Jubilee Lake: Expect ice to be on the lake this time of year
McNary Channel Ponds: Trout will likely be most active in the morning and late evening hours
Umatilla River: Steelhead fishing has been good on the Umatilla River
Henry Hagg Lake: Henry Hagg Lake Report