Smith River - Reedsport, OR

River Information

90 mile tributary of the Umpqua River.
Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, White Sturgeon, Steelhead, Striped Bass



Latest Photos

45 lbs.
Guide Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters holds a 45-pound king salmon caught and released Nov. 25 on the Smith River by Jeff Bounsall of Santa Rosa. They were side-drifting for steelhead when they caught the salmon on roe and a Puff Ball.
Photo Credit: Brookings Fishing Charters
Jeff Bounsall
12-2-2021

Smith River Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Chinook Salmon 45 lbs. 12-02-2021 View Report

Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
2-1-2024 The Smith continues to be the lone bright spot, as well as fishable river, on the North Coast
The Smith continues to be the lone bright... more »
Kenny Priest
11-29-2023 Chinook fishing has likely come to an end
No recent reports on Smith River. Chinook fishing... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-7-2023 Smith River has opened for trout fishing
Smith River has opened for trout fishing. Bait... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-24-2023 The fast-clearing Smith dropped into fishing shape late last week
The fast-clearing Smith dropped into fishing shape late... more »
Kenny Priest
3-1-2023 The Smith has been coming up with recent rain
The Smith River can be a great catch-and-release... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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