Winter steelhead season is wrapping up, and the chance of finding a bright winter is dwindling. Anglers had reported mixed catches of late winter steelhead and early summer steelhead on the same trip, but angling pressure has been low during the transition period of winters to summers. The river is back to being low and clear and looks to remain that way for the foreseeable future. The lack of rain will likely slow fish movement, but dedicated anglers could still test their luck at an early summer steelhead! The bank access in the upper gorge offers a unique and often remote fishing experience. Anglers are reminded to be mindful of spawning winter steelhead and to avoid disturbing redds. The Siletz is currently open for spring Chinook (April 1- July 31). Trout angling will open May 22 – trout angling is restricted to artificial flies and lures.

A landslide on HWY 229 has resulted in a road closure at approximately milepost 14.5. HWY 229 will be closed for the unforeseeable future until crews are able to safely remove the debris from the roadway.

As a general reminder for Anglers: Help to protect boating opportunities by maximizing distance from bank anglers and other boats. Safely row or motor around anglers and other boats and avoid motoring nearshore and in shallow areas. Last updated 5/4//26.