--Streams and Rivers-- Umpqua River Nestucca River Salmon River (Lincoln County) Siletz River Alsea River Siuslaw River Lake Creek Smith River Little Nestucca River

Featured Streams and Rivers

Umpqua River

	The Umpqua River is one of America's premier fishing rivers. Originating at Diamond Lake in the Cascade Mountains, the Umpqua flows through the Oregon Coast Range to meet the Pacific Ocean near Reedsport Oregon. The river contains a variety of fish species and supports year-round fishing. Boat ramps are numerous all along the length of the lower river. Winchester Bay, at the mouth of the river, is a major sport fishing destination and also has ocean charters. The upper two forks of the Umpqua River east of Roseburg are also popular for fishing (see Umpqua National Forest website) NOTE: this stream contains wild coho salmon that are listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act. Know your fish well if you decide to fish this stream or any of its tributaries and help conserve this species.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	The lower Umpqua River is paralleled by Hwys 38 and 138. Hwy 101 crosses the Umpqua at Reedsport, Oregon.
Fish Species:	Spring and Fall chinook salmon, summer and winter steelhead, cutthroat trout, shad, smallmouth bass, white and green sturgeon
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Year-round
Campgrounds:	There are few campgrounds along the lower part of the Upqua River. Loon Lake Campground (BLM) lies several miles off the lower Umpqua River southwest of Elkton, Oregon. It has 61 tent/trailer sites, water, and showers. Tyee Campground (BLM) lies about halfway between Elton and Southerlin just off Hwy 138 and has 15 sites and water. There are many other campgrounds along Hwy 101, north and south of Reedsport. The two main forks of the Umpqua upstream from Roseburg also have numerous campgrounds (see Umpqua National Forest website).

Nestucca River

No Photo Available	The "big" Nestucca River is approximately 55 miles long and drains part of the northern Oregon Coast Range dirrectly to the Pacific Ocean. Only the headwaters are in public ownership - being managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management - with most of the primary fishing areas located on private lands. The river offers a variety of boat fishing opportunities - from easy to difficult - and has 2 boat ramps and about 8 bank slides. Most people fish for salmon and steelhead in the fall and winter. NOTE: This river contains wild coho salmon that are listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act. Know your fish well if you decide to fish this river or any of its tributaries and help conserve this species.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	The Nestucca River is paralleled by Hwy 101 and county road 858.
Fish Species:	Fall chinook salmon, steelhead, cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Fall, Winter
Campgrounds:	Hebo Lake Campground (FS) has 16 sites, Rock Bend campground (FS) has 12 sites, Alder Glen Canpground (BLM) has 10 sites, Fan Creek campground (BLM) has 11 sites, and Dovre Campground (BLM) has 9 campsites.

Salmon River (Lincoln County)

No Photo Available	One of two Salmon Rivers in the State of Oregon, this short coastal river is known for strong hatchery runs of fall chinook salmon. The hatchery is located only 4 miles from the mouth of the river so most people angle in a rather short stretch of the river. Downstream of the Hwy 101 bridge the Cascade Head National Scenic Area provides good public access for bank anglers. Boaters can put in at the ramp at the end of Three Rocks Road. Most people fish for salmon and steelhead in the fall and winter. NOTE: This river contains wild coho salmon that are listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act. Know your fish well if you decide to fish this river or any of its tributaries and help conserve this species.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	The Salmon River is paralleled by Hwy 18 for much of its length and crossed by Hwy 101 near its mouth.
Fish Species:	Fall chinook salmon, winter steelhead, cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Fall, Winter
Campgrounds:	There are no campgrounds along the Salmon River, however, Devils Lake State Park located a few miles south along Hwy 101 at Lincoln City has 100 tent/trailer sites, water, flush toilets, and showers.

Siletz River

No Photo Available	The Siletz River is approximately 70 miles long and drains a good of the Oregon Coast Range between Newport and Lincoln City. Very little of this river is in public ownership, however, and abundance of boat ramps makes this river very fishable for boaters. Most people fish for salmon and steelhead in the fall and winter but, because this is one of the few coastal streams containing summer steelhead, some fishing occurs year around. NOTE: This river contains wild coho salmon that are listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act. Know your fish well if you decide to fish this river or any of its tributaries and help conserve this species.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	The Siletz River is paralleled for much of its length by Hwy 229 and County Roads 410 and 307. Hwy 101 crosses the river near its mouth.
Fish Species:	Fall chinook salmon, winter and summer steelhead, cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Summer, Fall, Winter
Campgrounds:	There are no campgrounds along the Siletz River, however, three state parks along the ocean offer camping in the area. Devils Lake State Park located a few miles to the north along Hwy 101 at Lincoln City has 100 tent/trailer sites, Beverly Beach located a few miles north of Newport has 279 tent/trailer sites, and South Beach located at the mouth of the Yaquina River at Newport has 260 tent/trailer sites. All three campgrounds have water, flush toilets, and showers.

Alsea River

No Photo Available	The Alsea River is approximately 55 miles long and and enters the Pacific Ocean at Waldport. Most people fish for fall chinook salmon and winter steelhead. Additionally, searun cutthroat can be caught in August and September. Numerous boat ramps allow good access to the river. Bank anglers need to be aware that most of the river's banks are in private ownership. NOTE: This river contains wild coho salmon that are listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act. Know your fish well if you decide to fish this river or any of its tributaries and help conserve this species.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	The Alsea River is paralleled for much of its length by State Hwy 34. Hwy 101 also crosses the river at Waldport.
Fish Species:	Fall chinook salmon, winter steelhead, cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Summer, Fall, Winter
Campgrounds:	There are several campgrounds on the river including Blackberry (FS) with 34 sites, Riveredge Group Campground (FS), and Alsea Falls (BLM) with 16 sites. Two more campgrounds are located on the beach along Hwy 101 south of Waldport. These are Beachside State Park with 84 sites and Tillicum Beach Campground (FS) with 60 sites. All of these campgrounds have running water and Beachside State Park has showers.

Siuslaw River

No Photo Available	The Siuslaw River, the namesake of the Siuslaw National Forest, is approximately 100 miles long and enters the Pacific Ocean at Florence, Oregon. Most people fish for fall chinook salmon in the estuary and winter steelhead in the river. Additionally, searun cutthroat can be caught in August and September. The river's long estuary has numerous private and public boat ramps and the river above tidewater has several more. NOTE: This river contains wild coho salmon that are listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act. Know your fish well if you decide to fish this river or any of its tributaries and help conserve this species.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	The Siuslaw River is paralleled for much of its length by State Hwys 126 and 36. Hwy 101 also crosses the river at Florence.
Fish Species:	Fall chinook salmon, winter steelhead, cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Summer, Fall, Winter
Campgrounds:	Two Bureau of Land Management campgrounds are present along the upper river. These are Whittaker Creek with 31 sites and Clay Creek with 26 sites.

Lake Creek

No Photo Available	Lake Creek, a major tributary of the Siuslaw River, is best known for its winter steelhead fishing. Although named as a creek, Lake Creek is a true river by most people's standards. The stream has several put-ins for drift boats and a Class 4 rapids just before it joins the Siuslaw River. There is moderate access for bank angling and bank anglers need to be aware that most of the land adjacent to the stream is in private ownership. NOTE: This stream contains wild coho salmon that are listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act. Know your fish well if you decide to fish this stream or any of its tributaries and help conserve this species.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	Lake Creek is paralleled for most of its length by State Hwy 38.
Fish Species:	Fall chinook salmon, winter steelhead, cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Fall, Winter
Campgrounds:	There are no campgrounds along Lake Creek.

Smith River

No Photo Available	The Smith River is a 75-mile long major tributary of the Umpqua River. Unlike the Umpqua, which originates in the Cascade Mountains, the Smith River originates in the Oregon Coast Range and has the same character as other coastal streams such as the Siuslaw and Alsea Rivers to the north. The lower part of the river is influenced by the tides. Most angler fish for chinook salmon in the fall, steelhead in the winter, stripers in the spring through summer, shad in May and June, and searun cutthroat starting in August. NOTE: this stream contains wild coho salmon that are listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act. Know your fish well if you decide to fish this stream or any of its tributaries and help conserve this species.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	The Smith River is paralleled by Douglas County Road 48 for most of its length. Hwy 101 crosses the Smith River at Reedsport, Oregon.
Fish Species:	Fall chinook salmon, winter steelhead, cutthroat trout, striped bass, Shad.
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Year-round
Campgrounds:	Smith River Falls Campground (BLM) is about mid way along the length of the stream and has 8 tent/trailer sites, vault toilets, but no water. Numerous other campgrounds are present along Hwy 101 north and south of Reedsport, Oregon.

Little Nestucca River

No Photo Available	The Little Nestucca River joins the Nestucca River from the south just before it flows into the Pacific Ocean. Only the headwaters are in public ownership - being managed by the Forest Service - with most of the primary fishing areas located on private lands. The river offers some boat fishing opportunities with a boat ramp located at the Hwy 101 bridge. Most people fish for salmon and steelhead in the fall and winter. NOTE: This river contains wild coho salmon that are listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act. Know your fish well if you decide to fish this river or any of its tributaries and help conserve this species.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	The Little Nestucca River crosses under the Hwy 101 3 miles south of Pacific City and is paralleled for much of its length by county road 130.
Fish Species:	Fall chinook salmon, winter steelhead, cutthroat trout, and listed coho salmon (threatened species)
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Fall, Winter
Campgrounds:	No campgrounds are present along the Little Nestucca River but several are located on the Nestucca River (see entry for the Nustucca River).