Sea-run cutthroat are showing up in tidewater

Necanicum River - Seaside, OR (Clatsop County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-3-2026
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There are cutthroat trout throughout the Necanicum River fishery. Sea-run cutthroat are showing up in tidewater. Concentrate on deep pools with cover and use stealthy tactics for the best odds of success.

Technically Fall Chinook fishing opens in the Necanicum on August 1, but in reality, there won't be any salmon around until later in the fall. The wild Chinook bag limit is one adult per day/five for the season from August 1 to November 30, as part of the overall daily bag limit. Wild Chinook jacks may be retained as per the permanent regulations (up to 5/day). See the regulation updates online at: Fall coastal salmon management for more details.

The Highway 101 boat ramp south of Seaside will be closed to vehicle access until next fall to reduce dumping and illegal camping. A combination lock will be put back on the gate for angler access next fall usually around mid-October. Walk in access is still permitted through the summer.




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