Santiam river

[S3AN]

Does anybody know any hatchery steelhead or salmon fishing spots for the South santiam river?

 

[troutdude]

I haven't fished that river in many years. Too much pressure, IMO, and not enough fish--for the Springers and Summers. Fall and Winter fish runs are pretty much non-existent. So I'd not recommend any trips until mid-May for Springers, with the Summers following behind them. An average of 4,000 spring Chinook, 4,700 summer steelhead, and 670 winter steelhead are collected annually.

But if you want to go any way...

The South Santiam River is easily accessible for bank angling just below Foster Dam on both the north and south banks, near the confluence of Wiley Creek, at Camp Koinonia off North River Drive, at Northside Park in town, and at Pleasant Valley Bridge on the west end of Sweet Home.

FYI, here are the 2023 reg's:

Santiam River, South Fork
The following apply to open sections below: *
• Open for hatchery trout May 22 – Oct 31, 5
hatchery trout per day, no minimum length.
• Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
• Open for wild steelhead Jul 1 - Aug 31.
• Open for hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 -
Aug 31 and Oct 15 - Dec 31.
• Use of bait allowed Apr 22 - Oct 31.

* Mouth to Grant St Bridge in Lebanon
• Open all year for coho salmon.

* Grant St Bridge in Lebanon to Waterloo
Rd Bridge
• Open for coho salmon Jan 1 - Aug 31 and
Oct 15 - Dec 31

* Waterloo Rd Bridge to 200 ft above
Waterloo Falls
• Gear Restriction: Angling restricted to
fly fishing or bobber fishing (See Salmon/
Steelhead Bobber Fishing Rule pg 18).

* 200 ft above Waterloo Falls to Foster Dam
• Open for coho salmon Jan 1 - Aug 31 and
Oct 15 - Dec 31.
• Closed from Foster Dam downstream
approx. 1/4 mi to ODFW markers.

 

[Admin]

The Santiam River in Oregon offers some great spots for both steelhead and salmon fishing. Here are a few key areas to check out:

North Santiam River (Below Big Cliff Dam)

• Target species: Summer steelhead, spring Chinook salmon
• Best time: Summer months (May to September)
• Access points: Packsaddle Park, Minto Park, Stayton
• Notes: This section of the river is popular for both steelhead and salmon fishing due to the colder water releases from the dam.

South Santiam River (Below Foster Dam)

• Target species: Winter steelhead, spring Chinook salmon
• Best time: Early spring through summer (April to July for Chinook, December to April for steelhead)
• Access points: Waterloo Park, Pleasant Valley Bridge
• Notes: Hatchery fish are commonly found here, and the river is heavily stocked.

Stayton to Jefferson Stretch

• Target species: Steelhead, Coho salmon
• Best time: Late fall and early winter (October to December for Coho, winter steelhead)
• Access points: Stayton, Jefferson, and several roadside pullouts
• Notes: This area is easily accessible and offers good fishing conditions for both species, especially during fall salmon runs.

Green’s Bridge

• Target species: Winter steelhead, fall Chinook salmon
• Best time: Fall through early spring (October to March)
• Access points: Green’s Bridge Park
• Notes: A popular spot, especially for winter steelhead.

Santiam River Confluence (With Willamette River)

• Target species: Chinook salmon, steelhead
• Best time: Spring through fall (April to September)
• Access points: Private and public boat ramps near the confluence
• Notes: Fishing is best around the confluence during high migration periods.

Be sure to check local regulations for specific fishing seasons and limits before you head out!

 

[S3AN]

Do you know any other good rivers open for steelhead/salmon less then a hour away from albany

 

[Snopro]

Yaquina, Siletz, Alsea.

 

[S3AN]

Do you know where on the Alsea or Siletz to fish?
Or any other rivers

 

[troutdude]

Yep. Nooks and Steel are largely a coastal stream phenomenon, at this time of the year. Try Five Rivers area on the Alsea. Or Moonshine Park, and farther up the gorge, on the Siletz. But they are likely a bit more than an hour away from Albany. With the Alsea probably being the farthest away. Here are more spots.

 

[S3AN]

Yep. Nooks and Steel are largely a coastal stream phenomenon, at this time of the year. Try Five Rivers area on the Alsea. Or Moonshine Park, and farther up the gorge, on the Siletz. But they are likely a bit more than an hour away from Albany. With the Alsea probably being the farthest away. Here are more spots.

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Alright thanks for your help I will try bobber with a big thanks!

 

[S3AN]

Yep. Nooks and Steel are largely a coastal stream phenomenon, at this time of the year. Try Five Rivers area on the Alsea. Or Moonshine Park, and farther up the gorge, on the Siletz. But they are likely a bit more than an hour away from Albany. With the Alsea probably being the farthest away. Here are more spots.

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But If there's ever a closer spot to Albany please let me know thanks

 

[troutdude]

But If there's ever a closer spot to Albany please let me know thanks

There is no salmon or steelhead fishing any closer; at this time of year. All such fishing happens on the coast for now. It's spring and summer runs that happen on the Santiam River.

 

[S3AN]

There is no salmon or steelhead fishing any closer; at this time of year. All such fishing happens on the coast for now. It's spring and summer runs that happen on the Santiam River.

Alright I'm going to Philippines in January so I won't be able to fish in spring or summer

 

[Fred]

There is no salmon or steelhead fishing any closer; at this time of year. All such fishing happens on the coast for now. It's spring and summer runs that happen on the Santiam River.

isn't there a small wild coho fishery in the Santiam system?

 

[S3AN]

isn't there a small wild coho fishery in the Santiam system?

There is?

 

[troutdude]

isn't there a small wild coho fishery in the Santiam system?

Seems like I may have heard of that several years ago. And I just googled it and found this intriguing story. Which shows some other additional options, in the area.

Just be sure that you have @S3AN to have a Columbia Basin endorsement, with your license and salmon tag.

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/st...g-oregon-coho-salmon-numbers-high/2565303001/

 

[S3AN]

Seems like I may have heard of that several years ago. And I just googled it and found this intriguing story. Which shows some other additional options, in the area.

Just be sure that you have @S3AN to have a Columbia Basin endorsement, with your license and salmon tag.

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/st...g-oregon-coho-salmon-numbers-high/2565303001/

So there is a spot on the santiam for coho?

 

[troutdude]

Have no idea. But it looks like the run has already petered out; per this article. So I think you've missed out for this year.

https://nwsportsmanmag.com/upper-willamette-clackamas-coho-runs-set-new-records/

P.S. Google is your friend. I found all of the information above--in a matter of a few minutes--by Googling for that information.

 

[S3AN]

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Have no idea. But it looks like the run has already petered out; per this article. So I think you've missed out for this year.

https://nwsportsmanmag.com/upper-willamette-clackamas-coho-runs-set-new-records/

P.S. Google is your friend. I found all of the information above--in a matter of a few minutes--by Googling for that information.

Asked a YouTuber fishing he said rn is one of the best times but who knows

 

[S3AN]

here's the video on the north santiam

 

[S3AN]

Alright I'm going to Philippines in January so I won't be able to fish in spring or summer

Turns out im leaving in winter massive w more time to fish

 

[S3AN]

This year there was a better run on the south santiam river i actually caught like a 8 inch steelhead hatchery when I was trout fishing