Score.FishOdfw Central Zone
2026-10-05FAIR
No recent reports available for the Hood River.
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These observations do not support one combined outlook. Read the station measurements and reports by reach below.
Small glacial-fed Columbia Gorge tributary with winter and summer steelhead runs.
winter steelhead · summer steelhead · rainbow trout · cutthroat trout
Current Hood 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
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- Water clarity
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Access, closures & regulations
Recent reports mention Columbia Gorge.
Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Reference location for this water. Individual reports and gauges may describe other locations; this is not a verified access point.
Hood River location
45.6550, -121.5490
Gauge observations
Observations from the last 48 hours. Each measurement and chart describes its named station.
USGS 14120000
10/25/202610/27/2026
234 cfs303 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.
Reach not specified
Odfw Central Zone
2026-08-24FAIR
No recent reports available for Hood River.
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2026-08-13OFF
Spring Chinook season is over in the Hood River. No recent reports available.
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Odfw Central Zone
2026-07-23OFF
Spring Chinook season is over in the Hood River. No recent reports from steelhead anglers.
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2026-07-06FAIR
No recent reports available for Hood River.
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2026-06-09GOOD
Spring Chinook are still present throughout the Hood River with the last day of the season being June 30.
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2026-05-26GOOD
Spring Chinook season on the Hood River is underway with fish present throughout the river. Peak of the season is late May through early June.
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2026-05-19GOOD
Spring Chinook season on the Hood River is open and spring Chinook are throughout the river. Peak of the season is expected late May through early June.
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2026-05-11GOOD
Spring Chinook season on the Hood River is open and spring Chinook are throughout the river; peak of the season is expected around Memorial Day.
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Odfw Columbia Zone
2026-08-06FAIR
Columbia Gorge area checking showed two steelhead kept and one Chinook and nine steelhead released for 42 bank anglers, indicating modest activity in the Gorge corridor where the Hood River joins.
Reported location: Columbia Gorge
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