Montana Fish Report
The Yaquina is seeing winter steelhead moving into the system
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-4-2026
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The Yaquina is seeing winter steelhead moving into the system, fish are around and offer a fun opportunity. There is additional opportunity to fish for winter steelhead on the Big Elk (tributary of the Yaquina) which offers additional retention. Remember to check your regs before heading out.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, March 4th
McKay Reservoir: McKay Reservoir opened on March 1
Crooked River: Anglers report excellent winter fishing for trout and whitefish
Fall River: Fly-anglers continue to report good and consistent fishing
Metolius River: Anglers should keep an eye out for afternoon blue wing olive hatches
Clackamas River: Winter steelhead fishing has been good so far this season
Detroit Reservoir: Refilling the reservoir for the summer began on Feb. 1
Freeway Lake East: Will be stocked this week for the first time this year with about 500 hatchery trout
Henry Hagg Lake: Henry Hagg Lake Report
Sandy River: Winter steelhead can be found throughout the system
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 2,250cfs at the gage in Mehama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 1,200cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 2,200cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Alsea River: The early bite has picked up, and fish are reaching our hatchery traps at the Alsea Hatchery
Salmon River: Salmon River Report
Siletz River: Winter steelhead are moving into the Siletz!
Siuslaw River: The Siuslaw has winter steelhead moving into the system
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