Reports of anglers catching good numbers of stripers

Smith River - Reedsport, OR (Douglas County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-4-2025
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Open for hatchery steelhead all year below Spencer Creek.

There have been reports of anglers catching good numbers of stripers in the lower sections.

The area above Spencer creek to Sisters creek is open to trout angling. Catch and release only, and artificial flies and lures only. Above Sisters Creek and all tributaries are open to two trout per day with 8 inch minimum length. 




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