Wilson River Fish Report for 2-1-2023
Winter steelhead fishing slowed on the Wilson this week
Wilson River - Tillamook , OR (Tillamook County)
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
2-1-2023
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Winter steelhead fishing slowed on the Wilson this week and effort has dropped off as a result of the low and clear conditions, and cold weather. That said, a few fish are still getting caught. A little rain predicted for Friday and through the weekend may be enough to improve fishing.
Stealthy tactics, light line and subtle terminal presentations can increase the odds of success is these conditions. Low water is also a good time to use lures that entice a territorial bite. Lastly, concentrate on deep pools and choppy water that provide cover. There are hatchery and wild steelhead (catch and release only for wilds) throughout the system.
The Wilson River is one of the North Coast most popular winter steelhead rivers and gets one of our largest hatchery releases. Hatchery winter steelhead on the Wilson are from wild broodstock; as such they tend to mimic wild steelhead timing and there are hatchery steelhead available December through early April. The Wilson has several good drift boat stretches and some good bank access along Hwy 6.
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Santiam River ( North Fork) : River is currently running around 1,440 cfs at the gauge in Mehama
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Kilchis River: The Kilchis is low and clear
Miami River: Miami will be very low and clear again this week
Necanicum River: The Necanicum will remain very low and clear this week
Nehalem River- North Fork: Fishing on the North Fork Nehalem has remained slow this week
Salmon River: Steelhead are starting to push up and throughout the system
Siletz River: Winter steelhead are movingup in the Siletz River
Siuslaw River: Winter steelhead are showing up on the Siuslaw River
Trask River: The Trask is going to remain low and clear this week
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