Idaho Fish Report
Steelhead in the Necanicum River
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-29-2025
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Attention boaters: There is a boating obstruction/hazard upstream of Mail Creek on the Necanicum River (between the Hwy 26 bridge and Klootchy Park). This is a large log/debris jam blocking the river. Boaters should use extreme caution. Check the Oregon State Marine Board boater obstruction map here.
The Hwy 101 boat ramp on the Necanicum has been re-opened for angler access. The gate remains up but has a combination lock on it. Anglers can get the combination by calling the Tillamook District office at (503) 842–2741 and providing their name and ODFW Hunter/Angler ID number.
There are steelhead in the Necanicum River. The hatchery run is starting to wind down but there's still some around, and catch-and-release opportunity for wild steelhead will start picking up. The Necanicum is very low and clear making for challenging fishing conditions. Rain predicted for the end of the week may get some fish moving but water levels will remain low.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, January 29th
John Day River: Popular month to target steelhead
Magone Lake: Ice fishing is popular
Hood River: The Hood has been low and cold
EE Wilson Angling Pond: The pond is stocked with trout
Junction City Pond: This pond received an unscheduled stocking
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Santiam River (North Fork) Updates
Santiam River (South Fork): Still some scattered summer steelhead in the river
Walter Wirth Lake: Good access all the way around
Kilchis River: Winter steelhead are in the Kilchis
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, January 22nd
Detroit Reservoir: Fishing can be surprisingly good
Green Peter Reservoir: The water level in the reservoir is down
Quartzville Creek: Trout are active year-round
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Santiam River North Fork Updates
Santiam River (South Fork): The forecast is for dry weather
Kilchis River: Winter steelhead are in the Kilchis
Necanicum River: Challenging fishing conditions on the Necanicum
Nehalem River: Lower Nehalem is fishable
Nehalem River- North Fork: There is a boating hazard
Nestucca River: The Nestucca is low and clear
Trask River: Winter steelhead are in the Trask
Wilson River: Fishing conditions are challenging
Agency Lake: Agency Lake is mostly frozen
Fourmile Lake: Access is blocked by snow
Gerber Reservoir: Gerber can be a good ice fishing destination
Klamath River - Middle: Klamath River Updates
Lake Of The Woods: The lake is frozen
Link River : Closed to salmon fishing
Lost River: The river is mostly frozen
Applegate River: Steelhead fishing pressure is starting to pick up
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing is slow
Coos River: Best fishing is typically near slack tides
Coquille River: River in the Coquille Basin are low and clear
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is slowly filling
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie Updates
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt Lake Updates
Illinois River: Steelhead fishing should be getting good
Rogue River- Lower: January is a very good month for steelhead fishing
Rogue River- Upper: River flows are slowly dropping
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Catches of a Nice Rainbow Trout
Sixes River: Steelhead fishing has been slow
Umpqua River: South Umpqua River Updates
Willow Lake: The lake is iced over
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