Score.FishOdfw Northwest Zone
2026-09-09FAIR
Fall Chinook opened August 1 with a fair number reported caught in the bay over the past week. Sea-run and resident cutthroat trout are available throughout the river.
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As of September 11, 2026, the Alsea River is fishing Fair (6.9/10): flows are 82 cfs, reported by 1 shop.
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Medium confidence1 source · freshest data Today
Reports indicate fair conditions. flow at 85 cfs.
Conditions are holding steady since the previous update.
Popular central-coast river near Waldport with bank and drift-boat access for winter steelhead and fall salmon.
winter steelhead · chinook salmon · coho salmon · cutthroat trout
6.9
Current Alsea River fishing conditions
A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.
- Fishing outlook
- Fair · 6.9/10
- Current flow
- 82 cfs
- Water temperature
- 66°F
- Water clarity
- Not reported
Hatches & recommended flies
No hatch observations were included in the latest reports. No current fly recommendations are available.
Access, closures & regulations
Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Alsea River location
44.3860, -123.8318
Flow Data
Current Flow
82cfs
9/10/20269/12/2026
82 cfs96.5 cfs
Signal Breakdown
Overall Signal
6.9Fair
River Flow
7.5
Shop Reports
5.0
Report Agreement
10.0
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Recent Reports
Odfw Northwest Zone
2026-09-02FAIR
A fair number of fall Chinook have been caught in the bay over the past week, with rain expected to bring more fish in. Sea-run and resident cutthroat trout are available throughout the river.
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2026-08-24FAIR
A few early fall Chinook have been caught in the bay but many fish won't arrive for a few more weeks. Sea-run and resident cutthroat trout are available throughout the river.
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Odfw Northwest Zone
2026-08-19FAIR
Sea-run and resident cutthroat trout are available throughout the Alsea River. Fall Chinook opened August 1 but many fish won't move in for a few more weeks.
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2026-08-12FAIR
Sea-run and resident cutthroat trout are available throughout the Alsea River. Fall Chinook opened August 1 but many fish will not move in until later this fall.
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2026-08-04FAIR
Sea-run and resident cutthroat trout are available throughout the Alsea River. Fall Chinook opened August 1 but most fish will not arrive until later in the fall.
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2026-07-28FAIR
Trout season is open on the Alsea River and sea-run cutthroat should be making their way upstream. Alsea Bay also offers crabbing and clamming opportunities.
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2026-07-22FAIR
Trout season is open on the Alsea River with sea-run cutthroat making their way upstream. Alsea Bay also offers crabbing and clamming opportunities.
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2026-07-16FAIR
Trout season opened May 22 on the Alsea River and sea-run cutthroat should be making their way upstream. Alsea Bay offers additional opportunity for crabbing and clamming.
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2026-07-08FAIR
Trout season opened May 22 on the Alsea River and sea-run cutthroat should be making their way upstream. Anglers should check regulations for bait or stream restrictions.
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