McKenzie River Fish Report

McKenzie River Report

McKenzie River - Coburg, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
11-24-2025
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Was last stocked the week of September 1st, with 2,000 hatchery rainbow trout.

Beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Fishing for summer steelhead remains open throughout the river.

All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Check the 2025 Sport Fishing Regulations for bait restrictions in the segment you plan to fish.

The lower McKenzie River is open to retention of adipose fin-clipped salmon and steelhead and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead greater than 24 inches long. A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead in the McKenzie

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Monday, November 24th

Salmon River: Fall Chinook remains fair on the Salmon River!
Siletz River: Fall Chinook continues to be fair on the Siletz!
Siuslaw River: The Siuslaw has had a decent catch so far, with folks having some success in the lower river
Wilson Reservoir: Fall Chinook season closes December 1st on the Wilson River
Yaquina River: Fish are certainly around in the basin
Henry Hagg Lake: Henry Hagg Lake Report
Hills Creek Reservoir: Hills Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

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Crooked River

11-21-2025
The Crooked is fishing well as we slide into late fall. Cold mornings have the fish pretty sleepy early, but...... Read More