S3AN
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Does anyone agree this years coho salmon run is starting off really good and looks like it's gonna be very lively? There's more then 1k coho showing on the fish count in the last couple days that have been crossing. Hoping to get tight lines on these coho this year. Also odfw updated their regulations for coho salmon.
Santiam River, South Fork
- October 15 - December 31: From Waterloo Bridge upstream to 200 feet above Waterloo Falls:
- Retention of coho salmon is allowed.
- Anglers with a valid 2024 Two-Rod Validation may use up to two fishing rods except when angling for sturgeon.
- Youth anglers under 12 years of age may use two fishing rods in these areas without purchasing the Two-Rod Validation.
McKenzie River
- July 8 - December 31: From the mouth upstream to the Leaburg Dam deadline 200 feet downstream of Leaburg Dam:
- Closed to angling for and retention of Chinook salmon.
- October 1 - December 31: From the mouth upstream to the Leaburg Dam deadline 200 feet downstream of Leaburg Dam:
- Retention of coho salmon is allowed.
- Anglers with a valid 2024 Two-Rod Validation may use up to two fishing rods except when angling for sturgeon.
- Youth anglers under 12 years of age may use two fishing rods in these areas without purchasing the Two-Rod Validation.
Willamette River
- September 21 - December 31: In all areas of the Willamette River upstream of Willamette Falls, including the tributaries and flowing waters that are open to retention of coho salmon:
- Anglers with a valid 2024 Two-Rod Validation may use up to two fishing rods except when angling for sturgeon.
- Youth anglers under 12 years of age may use two fishing rods in these areas without purchasing the Two-Rod Validation.
- October 1 - December 31: From the Highway 20 Bridge upstream to the mouth of the McKenzie River:
- Retention of coho salmon is allowed.
- October 1 - December 31: In the mainstem and tributaries from the mouth of the McKenzie River upstream to the Coast Fork Willamette River:
- Retention of coho salmon is allowed.
Willamette River, Coast Fork
- October 1 - December 31: In the mainstem and tributaries:
- Retention of coho salmon is allowed.
- Anglers with a valid 2024 Two-Rod Validation may use up to two fishing rods except when angling for sturgeon.
- Youth anglers under 12 years of age may use two fishing rods in these areas without purchasing the Two-Rod Validation.
Willamette River, Middle Fork
- October 1 - December 31: In the mainstem and tributaries from the mouth upstream to Dexter Dam:
- Retention of coho salmon is allowed.
- Anglers with a valid 2024 Two-Rod Validation may use up to two fishing rods except when angling for sturgeon.
