Nehalem River- North Fork Fish Report

Hatchery winter steelhead have been returning to the North Fork for a few weeks now

Nehalem River- North Fork - Hamlet, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-18-2024
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The hatchery coho run on the North Fork Nehalem is starting to wind down and many of the fish are getting close to spawning but there are still a few bright fish around.

Hatchery winter steelhead have been returning to the North Fork for a few weeks now and fishing has been fair. The hatchery recycled almost 50 steelhead downstream last week. The North Fork is blown out today but should start dropping and could be in good condition by the end of the week.

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for Wednesday, December 18th

Cooper Creek Reservoir: Angling can be slow this time of year, but some anglers are finding success still with bass
Coos River: Anglers can catch rockfish around the jetties in the lower Coos Bay estuary
Coquille River: Anglers have caught a few winter steelhead on the North Fork Coquille and South Fork Coquille
Elk River: Anglers are picking up a few steelhead, along with Chinook
Garrison Lake: With most rivers high and muddy, this might be good option for anglers wanting to fish
Hemlock Lake: It is likely that the lake may not be reachable without snowmobiles
Lemolo Lake: Lemolo Lake Resort is closed for the season
Rogue River- Lower: Anglers are picking up winter steelhead fairly regulary
Sixes River: Rain this week will most likely blow the river out for a while
Tenmile Lakes: The wild coho season in Tenmile Lakes is open through Dec. 31
Alsea River: Fall Chinook has slowed way down on the Alsea River
Kilchis River: Winter steelhead should be starting to show up on the Kilchis River
Necanicum River: Hatchery winter steelhead are in the Necanicum
Nehalem River: The Lower Nehalem is blown out and may stay that way for a while

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