Chetco River - Brookings, OR

River Information

Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Steelhead



Latest Photos

Craig Nakata of Sacramento holds a limit of steelhead he caught Feb. 13 on the Chetco River with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He also donated a wild steelhead to the hatchery brood stock program.
2-16-2023
1-12-2022
Randy Reese of Springfield, Ore., holds a salmon caught Nov. 1 on the Chetco River while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He was using a 5.0 MagLip.
11-4-2021
Craig Nunley of Caldwell, Idaho, holds a steelhead he caught and released Dec. 27 while fishing the Upper Chetco River with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. The steelhead hit a bead and roe.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing.
1-2-2020

Chetco River Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Chinook Salmon 49 lbs. 13 oz. 10-14-2017 View Report
Chinook Salmon 20 lbs. 9-17-2016 View Report
Steelhead 19 lbs. 1-09-2018 View Report
Steelhead 15 lbs. 1-31-2017 View Report
Steelhead 11 lbs. 1-06-2018 View Report

Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
3-15-2024 The final two weeks of the season are here
The final two weeks of the season are... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-14-2024 The Chetco blew out again over the weekend and likely won’t fish until this weekend
"High water continues to make what little is... more »
Kenny Priest
2-29-2024 After a slow February, steelhead fishing took off on the Chetco this week
After a slow February, steelhead fishing took off... more »
Kenny Priest
2-22-2024 The Chetco remained high the past week, but is dropping into shape for the weekend
The Chetco remained high the past week, but... more »
Kenny Priest
2-21-2024 Frequent storms have kept the river out of shape most of the season
Slow. Frequent storms have kept the river out... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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