Flows are currently at around 2,400 cfs at the gage in Waterloo

Santiam River (South Fork) - Sweet Home, OR (Linn County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-15-2025
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Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Flows are currently at around 2,400 cfs at the gage in Waterloo, but these conditions are unlikely to persist with heavy rain forecasted for later this week. Fishing for summer steelhead is open year-round although there are few adults left in the basin. At this time of year, the majority of these are in the upper sections above Waterloo, from below the deadline at Wiley Creek to Pleasant Valley boat ramp.





More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Monday, December 15th, 2025

Jubilee Lake: Expect ice to be on the lake this time of year
Umatilla River: Steelhead fishing has been good on the Umatilla River
Detroit Reservoir: Due to recent heavy rains, Mongold boat ramp is now back in the water and usable
Henry Hagg Lake: Henry Hagg Lake Report
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 7,900 cfs at the gage in Maham


12-12-2025
Includes updates to fishing, hunting, crabbing, clamming, and wildlife viewing. The atmospheric river weather system crossing over Oregon caused flooding in...... Read More