Nehalem River Fishing Report

Nehalem River - Nehalm, OR


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-21-2018
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Chinook salmon are in the bay in low numbers this time of year. Trolling herring or spinners in the lower bay is generally the most productive. A modest run of Chinook is expected this year, so expect fishing to be slow, especially early in the season. That said, some fish have been caught recently!

Sea run cutthroat are in both the tidewater and the river. We’ve had reports of the fishing for them being good this summer. Casting spinners or streamer flies are good techniques. Concentrate on early morning and late evening when temperatures are cooler for the best results. Warm water temperatures can stress fish and increase hooking mortality, so anglers are encouraged to avoid catch-and-release fishing during the heat of the day. Most of the rivers are restricted to artificial lures and flies above tidewater until Aug. 31, so check the regulations before you go.




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