Anglers have reported catching a fair number of Chinook in the bay over the past week

Alsea River - Alsea, OR


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-9-2026
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Fall Chinook opened August 1. Anglers have reported catching a fair number of Chinook in the bay over the past week. The wild Chinook bag limit is two per day/ten for the season from August 1 to December 31, 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. 

Sea-run and resident cutthroat trout are available throughout the Alsea River. Check your regulations before you head out for bait or stream restrictions.




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