Chetco River Fish Report for 2-1-2023
Chetco is Low and Clear
Chetco River - Brookings, OR (Curry County)
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
2-1-2023
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Low and clear. Steelhead fishing has been slow, but rains this week should improve fishing conditions. Boat anglers are faring the best.
ODFW is conducting several projects on the river. Anglers can participate in the Chetco River angler caught winter steelhead broodstock program by signing up and receiving a permit. ODFW also has crews conducting angler creel and spawning ground surveys to monitor angling pressure on the river, steelhead catch and wild steelhead spawning. Surveys are indicating quite a few steelhead have moved into the tributaries staging to spawn. It is a busy time on the Chetco River and anglers can find out more about either program by contacting the ODFW Gold Beach office at 541-247-7605
There are new license requirements to fish for winter steelhead in 2023 on south coast rivers and anglers should check the new regulation book prior to fishing. In particular, anglers that used to buy their license as a guest will now need to establish an ODFW Angler ID Number.
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Miami River: Miami will be very low and clear again this week
Necanicum River: The Necanicum will remain very low and clear this week
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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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