Winter steelhead fishing picked up last week as river conditions improved with some much-needed rain. Bank anglers faired the best, as most boat anglers were still trying for Chinook.

The ODFW angler caught winter steelhead broodstock program started last week. This is an annual program to collect adult steelhead to be spawned for the hatchery program on the river. Anglers interested in participating or would like more information can call the ODFW Gold Beach office at 541-247-7605.