Idaho Fish Report
Numbers of winter steelhead in the Hood River have been increasing
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-29-2023
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Numbers of winter steelhead in the Hood River have been increasing, with anglers having some success. Overall, steelhead returns in 2023 are expected to be poor.
2021 was the final release for hatchery winter steelhead smolts in the Hood River. The 2023 return year will have the bulk of the 2021 release year cohort (2 salt fish).
Many steelhead anglers on the Hood are successful with a bobber and soft bead. Bait is allowed on the Hood River.
Rain on snow events cause dynamic flows on the Hood River throughout winter and spring. Best to check current and forecasted flows on the river prior to fishing.
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