Idaho Fish Report

Fall Chinook has started to pick up the last few weeks on the Siuslaw river! We have gotten a good report that Siuslaw is showing some earlier success compared to its basin neighbors. Fish have been moving into the basin quickly. Folks have been catching some decent size bright fish in tide water and in the bays.‌

Although we saw a decent number of fish being caught early on, the Siuslaw has since slowed down quite a bit. Fish as still coming in and we will likely see another big push of fish coming into the system.‌

The Siuslaw has different regulations for fall Chinook bag limits than the other Mid Coast basins due to a below average forecast. So be sure to check the regulation updates before heading out. We have had a decent number of reported fish being caught tidewater and below. With the recent rains, fish are stretching out a bit throughout the system. ‌

Wild coho retention opened last Friday. Much like the rest of the Mid Coast basins, it's been a slow start to coho. Although, lots have fish have been seen rolling and jumping, and there've been a few reports of fish being caught. ‌

We have seen some decent bank casting success through the boulder riprap on Rhodedendron for coho. A lot of folks casting bobber and eggs or spinners for the incoming coho around slack tide leads to a decent amount of success. ‌

Using spinners for coho is a great way to catch a fish or try twitching which can be a bit more challenging but quite fun! Check out the regulations before you head out this weekend. ‌

Like the rest of the Mid Coast basins, trout fishing is open. With the warmer temperatures and the water being low and clear in the basin, check out trout in the Siuslaw this weekend.