Sometimes those changes bring more opportunity, such as when a limited harvest is allowed for wild coho salmon. There can be in-season changes made in late summer leading into the early part of the runs. Umpqua Salmon Photo courtesy of Living Waters Guide ServiceĪlways be sure to read up on the latest salmon-fishing rules. Some present today were spawned in hatcheries and released into the river system. The following fish species have lived within the Umpqua River system for millennia. Follow the links provided throughout this article to find more detailed information about specific fishing topics. This article provides a quick overview to the Umpqua’s best fishing opportunities listed by fish species.
Two: The Oregon Health Authority has issued a permanent health advisory for the South Umpqua, which tends to have toxic algae blooms, especially in stagnant riverside pools, so take the precautions for both yourself and your pets that are provided in this link. One: The renowned North Umpqua has a long fly fishing-only section from Rock Creek up to Soda Springs Dam, so use the regulations link below to study up on that rule and others. Throw in some tidewater fishing for monster sturgeon and trout fishing in the cool mountains and there’s something here for anyone packing a rod.Ī couple of items of interest to know before getting serious about fishing here: You’ll also find some of the region’s best fishing for hard-fighting non-native species including astounding numbers of smallmouth bass and shad and some giant striped bass. Here you can find some of the biggest Chinook salmon around (both in the spring and fall), steelhead (both summer and winter runs) and fall coho.
Southwestern Oregon’s Umpqua River system offers some of the state’s best and most diverse river fishing in its mainstem and two big forks. Be sure to check for regulation updates before fishing in this system. Low returns of wild steelhead coupled with warm water and other threats are behind such emergency closures. Editor’s Note: The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has enacted full closures of the North Umpqua River during some recent summer periods, including 2023.
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