Willamette River - Portland, OR

River Information

Elevation:438 ft.
Fish Species: American Shad, Chinook Salmon, White Sturgeon, Steelhead



Latest Photos

Photo Credit: Steve Leonard
3-17-2019
Photo Credit: Steve Leonard
3-17-2019
Photo Credit: Steve Leonard
3-17-2019
30 lbs.
Jim and his buddies from California with his first ever white sturgeon
Photo Credit: Steve Leonard
Jim Manhart
3-17-2019

Willamette River Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
White Sturgeon 30 lbs. 3-17-2019 View Report

Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
1-31-2024 ODFW sets minimum Willamette forecast for allowing two rods at 34,000 adult hatchery spring Chinook
CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Anglers will be able to use their... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-20-2023 Willamette River Report
The upstream section between Albany and Harrisburg is... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-14-2023 Oregon City/Gladstone area is good for shad fishing
Most salmon effort was below St. Johns Bridge. ... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
4-19-2023 Continued low effort and poor river visibility most of last week
Continued low effort and poor river visibility most... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-23-2023 River visibility was poor last week and not much effort
River visibility was poor last week and not... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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