Fishing around Roseburg?

[Rob]

I'm going to be in Roseburg this Saturday & Sunday. My hotel is right on the Umpqua. I'll probably have a couple hours on one or both days to fish if it's worthwhile. Is it worth throwing my gear in the car this time of year? Thanks!

 

[Throbbit _Shane]

If your hotel is in Roseburg the river that runs through town is the South Umpqua. I dont believe anything is running there until winter steelhead, might be able to catch a small mouth bass though.

 

[jamisonace]

This post didn't show up so I reposted.....my bad.

See below

 

[jamisonace]

If you are on the river in Roseburg you are probably staying at the Holiday Inn Express. That is on the South Umpqua and I believe it is closed right now. I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure they close it at the end of the year during the fall salmon run.

Coincidentally, I noticed a salmon swirl this afternoon on the South Umpqua not far from there.

Your best bet will be to head to the main umpqua and try for a coho. River Forks park or Cleveland Rapids are good bets near Roseburg this time of year.

 

[troutdude]

Here is the latest ODFW Recreation Report:

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/RR/southwest/index.asp

And here is ODFW's "50 Places to go Fishing within 60 Minutes of Roseburg":

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/fishing/where_how/50_in_60_roseburg.asp

Good luck; and let us know how you do.

 

[Rob]

Thanks for the info, guys. Good guess on the hotel! Checked the regs, South Umpqua is closed until 11/30. Looks like River Forks and Cleveland Rapids aren't too far out of the way - I'll try and check out at least one on Sunday afternoon!