Oregon Fish Report
Santiam River (South Fork) Fish Report for 1-27-2026


Flows are currently at around 1,500 cfs at the gage in Waterloo

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


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-27-2026
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Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Flows are currently at around 1,500 cfs at the gage in Waterloo. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round although there are few adults left in the basin. 2026 runs of Chinook and summer steelhead will begin to arrive in late March or April.




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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
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 1,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 600 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