Score.FishOdfw Willamette Zone
2026-09-24GOOD
Coho fishing is good in the lower Clackamas River. Anglers are finding success using spinners, jigs, plugs, and bobber-and-egg methods.
Reported location: lower Clackamas River
View original report ↗Clackamas River Fishing Report
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These observations do not support one combined outlook. Read the station measurements and reports by reach below.
Broad river near Portland favored by spey casters. Ledgy slots and boulder runs.
winter steelhead · summer steelhead · spring chinook salmon · coho salmon · rainbow trout · cutthroat trout
Current Clackamas River fishing conditions
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Access, closures & regulations
Recent reports mention lower Clackamas River, Barton Park to Rivermill Dam (steelhead); Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam (Chinook), Barton Park to Rivermill Dam; Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam.
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Reference location for this water. Individual reports and gauges may describe other locations; this is not a verified access point.
Clackamas River location
45.3000, -122.3540
Gauge observations
Observations from the last 48 hours. Each measurement and chart describes its named station.
USGS 14210000
10/25/202610/27/2026
625 cfs824 cfs
- Sandy River6.2
Fair · Updated today
Recent reports by reach
Locations come from the source report. A gauge reference does not establish where every fishing observation was made. Hatches and fly recommendations belong to their individual report.
lower Clackamas River
Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-09-17FAIR
Coho fishing should start to pick up in September in the lower Clackamas River. Summer steelhead and other species are also present.
Reported location: lower Clackamas River
View original report ↗Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-08-26FAIR
Occasional spring Chinook and summer steelhead are still being caught. Coho fishing should start picking up in September in the lower Clackamas River.
Reported location: lower Clackamas River
View original report ↗Barton Park to Rivermill Dam (steelhead); Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam (Chinook)
Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-08-20FAIR
Spring Chinook and steelhead are still being caught in modest quantities through August. Steelhead fishing has been best from Barton Park to Rivermill Dam, while Chinook catch has been best from Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam.
Reported location: Barton Park to Rivermill Dam (steelhead); Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam (Chinook)
View original report ↗Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-08-06FAIR
Spring Chinook and steelhead are still being caught in the Clackamas River in modest quantities through August. Steelhead catch has been best from Barton Park to Rivermill Dam, and Chinook catch has been best from Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam.
Reported location: Barton Park to Rivermill Dam (steelhead); Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam (Chinook)
View original report ↗Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-07-29FAIR
Spring Chinook and steelhead are still being caught in modest quantities. Steelhead catch is best from Barton Park to Rivermill Dam, while Chinook catch is best from Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam.
Reported location: Barton Park to Rivermill Dam (steelhead); Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam (Chinook)
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Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-07-23FAIR
Spring Chinook and steelhead are still being caught in modest quantities through July and August. Steelhead catch has been best from Barton Park to Rivermill Dam, and Chinook catch has been best from Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam.
Reported location: Barton Park to Rivermill Dam (steelhead); Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam (Chinook)
View original report ↗Barton Park to Rivermill Dam; Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam
Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-08-13FAIR
Spring Chinook and steelhead are still being caught in modest quantities through August. Steelhead catch has been best from Barton Park to Rivermill Dam, while Chinook catch has been best from Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam.
Reported location: Barton Park to Rivermill Dam; Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam
View original report ↗Upper reaches around Milo McIver State Park; above Rivermill Dam at Estacada Lake
Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-07-16GOOD
Fishing for spring Chinook and steelhead has been productive, especially in the upper reaches around Milo McIver State Park. Some Chinook are also being caught above Rivermill Dam in Estacada Lake.
Reported location: Upper reaches around Milo McIver State Park; above Rivermill Dam at Estacada Lake
View original report ↗Upper reaches around Milo McIver State Park
Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-06-25GOOD
Fishing for spring Chinook and steelhead has been productive in the Clackamas River, especially in the upper reaches around Milo McIver State Park. Fishing for both species should continue to be productive into July.
Reported location: Upper reaches around Milo McIver State Park
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