Northern Oregon Coast Steelhead Fishing
Northern Oregon Coast is an area of legendary Winter Steelhead fishing! Many great Steelhead fishing rivers are found on the Northern Oregon Coast, a dozen great steelhead rivers pour out of the Coast Range and into the Pacific Ocean. These rivers share many common characteristics, such as traditionally strong Winter Steelhead runs and many of these rivers also support smaller Summer Steelhead runs as well.
We will highlight some of the best locations for Oregon Steelhead Fishing here on the Northern Oregon Coast, however the best up to date information will come from one of our Northern Oregon Coast Steelhead Fishing Guides. The Best printed Oregon Fishing information and maps available come from Fishing in Oregon handbook and guide from Flying Pencil Publication at (503) 543-7171, it is a great reference book.
Klaskanine River Steelhead Fishing
A good Winter Steelhead river heading in the coast range west of Jewel, the Klaskanine River flows about 20 miles west into Young’s Bay near Astoria. Winter Steelhead begin showing in the mainstem in early December, and good Steelhead fishing holds up through February. Good numbers are caught in the mainstem, with even better fishing in the north fork, with a considerably smaller numbers caught in the south fork.
Nehalem River Steelhead Fishing
A good Winter Steelhead stream the Nehalem River is the third longest river on the Oregon Coast at 100 miles in length. A large stream with heavy fishing pressure that is easily accessible. Winter Steelhead fishing takes place on the Nehalem from December though March. The best steelhead water is in the lower 13 – 14 miles and is mostly accessible by boat.
Miami River Steelhead Fishing
The Miami River is 14 miles long enters Tillamook Bay just east of Garibaldi, and is a good Oregon Coast Steelhead fishing river. The run peaks in early January but a run of larger Winter Steelhead (12# to 18#) comes in late February and early March.
Kilchis River Steelhead Fishing
The Kilchis River is about 20 miles long is one of the first rivers to clear after a storm. A good Winter Steelhead river, the Kilchis River enters Tillamook Bay just north of the Wilson River. Winter Steelhead is the Kilchis River’s strongest run, with Winter Steelhead available November through March. Summer Steelhead hatchery run is present all summer entering the river in May.
Wilson River Steelhead Fishing
The Wilson River is consistently one of the top 10 producers of salmon and steelhead on the Oregon Coast, a popular and accessible Winter Steelhead fishing stream that enters Tillamook Bay. Steelhead are found in the Wilson River year around. The Winter Steelhead run picks up in December and holds through March. The Summer Steelhead run picks up in May and runs through August.
Trask River Steelhead Fishing
The Trask River is a very good steelhead stream entering Tillamook Bay at Tillamook just south of the Wilson River. The Trask is a large stream, about 50 miles long. Both Summer Steelhead and Winter Steelhead are found in the Trask, however the Winter run is by far the largest. The winter run begins building in December and runs through March.
Nestucca River Steelhead Fishing
The Nestucca River is located just 20 miles south of Tillamook. The Nestucca River is a gem, 55 mile long easily accessible. Steelhead are in the river year around, 4 to 7 pound Summer Steelhead enter the bay in April and continues through August. The return of Summer Steelhead is excellent and the Winter Steelhead runs even larger.
Siletz River Steelhead Fishing
Siletz River has steelhead year around! The river is stocked with both Summer Steelhead and Winter Steelhead and there is a wild run also. An estimated 80% of the steelhead run is hatchery origin. All non fin clipped steelhead must be released. Summer Steelhead runs have two peaks, in June and then in October. The Winter Steelhead run peaks in December and January.
Alsea River Steelhead Fishing
The Alsea River is a highly regarded Winter Steelhead river about 55 miles long, heading in the coast range west of Corvallis and entering the Pacific Ocean near Waldport. The Alsea River continues to maintain a strong run of hatchery-reared Winter Steelhead with about 2000 Steelhead caught annually. Winter Steelhead appear on the Alsea River in late November and the run peaks in December and January.
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