Nehalem River- North Fork Fish Report

The North Fork Nehalem dropped back into fishable condition last weekend

Nehalem River- North Fork - Hamlet, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-16-2025
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The North Fork Nehalem dropped back into fishable condition last weekend and there were some steelhead caught. It will probably blow out again on Thursday but once it drops into shape again there should be steelhead throughout the fishery. For those wanting to get an early winter steelhead the North Fork provides one of the best opportunities.

Hatchery coho are also still returning to the North Fork Nehalem and while many fish are getting dark, there will still be some fish in good condition well into December.

Fall Chinook season closed December 1st. There is no retention or angling for Chinook salmon allowed the rest of the year.

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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
Kilchis River: It is still early for winter steelhead on the Kilchis River, the run peaks January through March
Necanicum River: The Necanicum is in decent shape but may blow out again on Thursday
Nehalem River: The mainstem Nehalem will likely go another weekend without dropping into decent condition

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