Score.FishOdfw 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.
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As of September 11, 2026, the Clackamas River is fishing Fair (6.6/10): flows are 661 cfs, reported by 1 shop.
Last updated
Medium confidence1 source · freshest data 1d ago
Reports indicate fair conditions. flow at 680 cfs.
The score dropped 0.7 points since the previous update.
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
6.6
Current Clackamas 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 · 6.6/10
- Current flow
- 661 cfs
- Water temperature
- 60°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
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.
Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Clackamas River location
45.3000, -122.3540
Flow Data
Current Flow
661cfs
9/10/20269/11/2026
625 cfs693 cfs
Signal Breakdown
Overall Signal
6.6Fair
River Flow
8.6
Shop Reports
5.0
- Compare conditionsHood River6.8
Fair · Updated 1d ago
Recent Reports
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2026-06-18GOOD
Fishing for spring Chinook and steelhead has been productive, especially in the upper reaches around Milo McIver State Park. Fishing is expected to remain productive throughout June.
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2026-06-11GOOD
Fishing for spring Chinook and steelhead has been productive, especially in the upper reaches around Milo McIver State Park. Fishing for both species should continue to be productive throughout June.
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