Oregon Fish Report
Salmon River Fish Report for 3-4-2026


Salmon River Report

Salmon River - Otis, OR


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-4-2026
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Winter steelhead are moving into the system. Wild fish can be retained on the Salmon River, and bank access can be found throughout the system though its less frequent through the lower stretches after the hatchery. Check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions.




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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, March 4th

McKay Reservoir: McKay Reservoir opened on March 1
Crooked River: Anglers report excellent winter fishing for trout and whitefish
Fall River: Fly-anglers continue to report good and consistent fishing
Metolius River: Anglers should keep an eye out for afternoon blue wing olive hatches
Clackamas River: Winter steelhead fishing has been good so far this season
Detroit Reservoir: Refilling the reservoir for the summer began on Feb. 1
Freeway Lake East: Will be stocked this week for the first time this year with about 500 hatchery trout
Henry Hagg Lake: Henry Hagg Lake Report
Sandy River: Winter steelhead can be found throughout the system
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 2,250cfs at the gage in Mehama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 1,200cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 2,200cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Alsea River: The early bite has picked up, and fish are reaching our hatchery traps at the Alsea Hatchery

The Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook reopened March 1
Lake Billy Chinook

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