Montana Fish Report

Fall Chinook is back open on the Siletz! Fish have started moving lower in the system and trolling through the lower river often leads to best results. There are few bank access points on the lower river, but there are a few, just be mindful of parking along HWY 229 and not blocking traffic! The Siletz has started to pick up here in the past few weeks but still a slower start due to the low rain. The Siletz also tends to be weedy this time of year, so be sure to check on your gear frequently as you troll the lower system! The mouth of the Siletz near Taft also offers some bank access for throwing spinners on incoming fish this time of year. We have seen some excellent reports of fish being caught at the mouth!

Wild Coho retention will open this Saturday 13September on the Siletz! This provides additional harvest opportunity in the basin. You can troll for coho in the lower Siletz bay as well. Remember to check your regulations before heading out!

Summer steelhead have been reported in the catch though the overall catch has been slow. Bank angling in the gorge is best from late June through July and has remained fair through August this year. We saw another bump of hatchery fish move into the upper gorge, and so fish are still around, though numbers are lower overall this year.

Cutthroat will be distributed throughout the Siletz basin. Anglers are reminded to check the regulations for the use of bait and whether there are closed streams.