Montana Fish Report
Conditions should improve this week with a little rain and warmer temperatures
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-28-2026
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The Wilson has winter steelhead throughout the fishery, and conditions should improve this week with a little rain and warmer temperatures. The Wilson has one of our largest hatchery steelhead releases and is should be a top pick for those wanting to catch a keeper this time of year.
Wilson River levels and predictions are available here.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, January 28th
Kilchis River: The Kilchis is going to remain on the low side this week, even with a little rain
Necanicum River: There are still some fish in decent condition around
Nehalem River: Winter steelhead should be returning to the Nehalem River
Nestucca River: Fishing conditions should improve this week with a little rain and some warmer temperatures
Three Rivers: Three Rivers has winter steelhead coming back and fishing should improve this week
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, January 27th
EE Wilson Angling Pond: Will be stocked this week
Foster Reservoir: The reservoir elevation has dropped down to its winter low-water level
Quartzville Creek: Currently flows are around 190 cfs
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 1,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 600 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 1,500 cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Walter Wirth Lake: Will be stocked this week
Waverly Lake: Stocked last week