Kilchis River Fish Report for 12-16-2025
It is still early for winter steelhead on the Kilchis River, the run peaks January through March
Kilchis River - Idaville, OR (Tillamook County)
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-16-2025
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It is still early for winter steelhead on the Kilchis River, the run peaks January through March. There may be a few fish around now, but numbers will increase later in the run. There are no hatchery releases on the Kilchis River, so when the fishery does get going it will be mostly catch and release for wild steelhead. The Kilchis is still on the high side of good condition and will most likely blow out again on Thursday; it should drop into shape by early next week.
Fall Chinook season closed December 1st. There is no retention or angling for Chinook salmon allowed the rest of the year.
The catch and release chum fishery closed November 15th.
Cutthroat trout season closed November 1.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Grande Ronde River: Fishing for steelhead has been good when the water clarity and flows have been good
Imnaha River: Steelhead fishing has been good in the lower portion of the river
Wallowa Lake : Fish are still available for hardy anglers
Wallowa River: Steelhead are starting to move into the Wallowa River and are being caught by anglers
Alsea River: Fall Chinook is winding to a close on the Alsea river
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
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 2,400 cfs at the gage in Waterloo
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