Idaho Fish Report

Summer steelhead fishing has been slow so far this year on the Siletz River. High water and cooler temperatures have disrupted the typical migration pattern of these fish and they are starting to move throughout the system with the recent warm and dry conditions. Expect things to be a little later this year and fishing to improve in the next couple weeks as the river drops and warms up.

Spring Chinook fishing has also been slow so far this year but a few fish are being caught in the lower portions of the river. Anglers are reminded that the bag limit has been changed for the 2020 spring Chinook season to 1 fish per day and 1 for the year. Check the regulation updates for details.

Cutthroat trout fishing is open in the Siletz basin and good trout fishing opportunities will remain through the summer months.

The 4.0 mile bridge (aka Steel Bridge) in the Siletz gorge is open to motorized vehicles, but is only open to public vehicles on the weekend. Anglers can walk/bike in the road during the weekdays. If anglers do walk in they can park at the one mile gate and start from there