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May 14
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: steelhead, Chinook
A few early hatchery summer steelhead have crossed Winchester Dam.
Spring Chinook seasons are determined annually a few months before season. In 2026, anglers may retain one wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season as well as 5 jacks per day through June 30. Early counts over the dam are good. Chinook have been harvested in the Swiftwater Park area . Angling success is fair. Last updated 5/14/26
A few early hatchery summer steelhead have crossed Winchester Dam.
Spring Chinook seasons are determined annually a few months before season. In 2026, anglers may retain one wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season as well as 5 jacks per day through June 30. Early counts over the dam are good. Chinook have been harvested in the Swiftwater Park area . Angling success is fair. Last updated 5/14/26
May 14
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: Spring Chinook, Shad
The mainstem will be closed to all harvest of wild spring Chinook including jacks. Hatchery fish are still able to be retained and there should be a decent run again this year. Anglers are getting good numbers of hatchery fish. Angling has been Good. Shad are available in the lower sections and good numbers are being caught. Last updated 5/14/26
The mainstem will be closed to all harvest of wild spring Chinook including jacks. Hatchery fish are still able to be retained and there should be a decent run again this year. Anglers are getting good numbers of hatchery fish. Angling has been Good. Shad are available in the lower sections and good numbers are being caught. Last updated 5/14/26
May 06
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: steelhead, Chinook
A few early hatchery summer steelhead have crossed Winchester Dam.
Spring Chinook seasons are determined annually a few months before season. In 2026, anglers may retain one wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season as well as 5 jacks per day through June 30. Early counts over the dam are good. A few chinooks have been harvested in the Swiftwater Park area now. Angling success is fair. Last updated 5/7/26
A few early hatchery summer steelhead have crossed Winchester Dam.
Spring Chinook seasons are determined annually a few months before season. In 2026, anglers may retain one wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season as well as 5 jacks per day through June 30. Early counts over the dam are good. A few chinooks have been harvested in the Swiftwater Park area now. Angling success is fair. Last updated 5/7/26
May 06
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: Spring Chinook, Shad
The mainstem will be closed to all harvest of wild spring Chinook including jacks. Hatchery fish are still able to be retained and there should be a decent run again this year. Angler success has picked up and good numbers of hatchery fish have been harvested. Angling has been Good. A few shad should be available in the lower sections. Last updated 5/7/26
The mainstem will be closed to all harvest of wild spring Chinook including jacks. Hatchery fish are still able to be retained and there should be a decent run again this year. Angler success has picked up and good numbers of hatchery fish have been harvested. Angling has been Good. A few shad should be available in the lower sections. Last updated 5/7/26
May 06
Oregon DWR
SMITH RIVER, Umpqua: striped bass (partially closed to all angling)
Please be aware that Upper Smith River above Spencer Creek and North Fork Smith rivers are closed to all fishing above tidewater May 1 and reopen May 22 to protect out migrating salmon and steelhead.
Smallmouth bass and striped bass are being caught in the tidewater sections. There are no harvest limits on any bass in the Smith River. There is also good access for angling since the Smith River Road follows the mainstem for most of the time. Last updated 5/7/2026
Please be aware that Upper Smith River above Spencer Creek and North Fork Smith rivers are closed to all fishing above tidewater May 1 and reopen May 22 to protect out migrating salmon and steelhead.
Smallmouth bass and striped bass are being caught in the tidewater sections. There are no harvest limits on any bass in the Smith River. There is also good access for angling since the Smith River Road follows the mainstem for most of the time. Last updated 5/7/2026
Apr 30
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: Closed May 1 May 22
Please be aware the South closes to all fishing beginning May 1 and reopens May 22, 2026. This includes Cow Creek. This closure is to help protect out migrating salmon and steelhead. Last updated 4/29/26
Please be aware the South closes to all fishing beginning May 1 and reopens May 22, 2026. This includes Cow Creek. This closure is to help protect out migrating salmon and steelhead. Last updated 4/29/26
Apr 30
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: steelhead, Chinook
A few early hatchery summer steelhead have crossed Winchester Dam.
Spring Chinook seasons are determined annually a few months before season. In 2026, anglers may retain one wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season as well as 5 jacks per day through June 30. Early counts over the dam are good. A few chinooks have been harvested in the Swiftwater Park area now. Last updated 4/29/26
A few early hatchery summer steelhead have crossed Winchester Dam.
Spring Chinook seasons are determined annually a few months before season. In 2026, anglers may retain one wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season as well as 5 jacks per day through June 30. Early counts over the dam are good. A few chinooks have been harvested in the Swiftwater Park area now. Last updated 4/29/26
Apr 30
Oregon DWR
UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: Spring Chinook
The mainstem will be closed to all harvest of wild spring Chinook including jacks. Hatchery fish are still able to be retained and there should be a decent run again this year. Angler success has picked up and good numbers of hatchery fish have been harvested. Angling has been Good. Last updated 4/29/26
The mainstem will be closed to all harvest of wild spring Chinook including jacks. Hatchery fish are still able to be retained and there should be a decent run again this year. Angler success has picked up and good numbers of hatchery fish have been harvested. Angling has been Good. Last updated 4/29/26
Apr 30
Oregon DWR
SMITH RIVER, Umpqua: striped bass (partially closed to all angling)
Please be aware that Smith and North Fork Smith rivers are closed to all fishing above tidewater May 1 and reopen May 22 to protect out migrating salmon and steelhead.
Smallmouth bass and striped bass are being caught in the tidewater sections. There are no harvest limits on any bass in the Smith River. There is also good access for angling since the Smith River Road follows the mainstem for most of the time. Last updated 4/29/2026
Please be aware that Smith and North Fork Smith rivers are closed to all fishing above tidewater May 1 and reopen May 22 to protect out migrating salmon and steelhead.
Smallmouth bass and striped bass are being caught in the tidewater sections. There are no harvest limits on any bass in the Smith River. There is also good access for angling since the Smith River Road follows the mainstem for most of the time. Last updated 4/29/2026