Oregon Fish Report
Alsea River Fish Report for 5-4-2026


Trout angling will open May 22

Alsea River - Alsea, OR


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-4-2026
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Steelhead fishing on the Alsea River closed April 30. Trout angling will open May 22 – trout angling is restricted to artificial flies and lures. Be sure to check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions. Alsea Bay can be a great option for crabbing and bay clamming. Be sure to watch the tides and be sure to follow daily limits. For more information of crabbing and clamming, refer to the Marine Recreation Report.




More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Monday, May 4th

Umatilla River: Fishing for Spring Chinook is open
Santiam River ( North Fork) : River is currently running at 1,530cfs at the gage in Mehama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 700cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 2,300cfs at the gage in Waterloo

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, April 30th
: ODFW Recreation Report
Crescent Lake: Anglers report excellent early season fishing for large brown and lake trout and kokanee
Haystack Reservoir: Anglers report good fishing for rainbow trout in the 16 to 17-inch range
Clackamas River: Steelhead fishing has been productive in the Clackamas River