Bay through Elk Creek
As of September 11, 2026, the Nestucca River is fishing Fair (6.9/10): flows are 78 cfs, reported by 1 shop.
Last updated
Reports indicate fair conditions. flow at 80 cfs.
Conditions are holding steady since the previous update.
Productive north-coast river near Beaver known for hatchery and wild winter steelhead plus a strong spring chinook run.
A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.
No hatch observations were included in the latest reports. No current fly recommendations are available.
Recent reports mention Bay through Elk Creek, Up to Elk Creek, mouth to Elk Creek.
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Nestucca River location
45.2665, -123.8471
Current Flow
78cfs
Fair · Updated 1d ago
Fair · Updated 1d ago
Fair · Updated 1d ago
Odfw Northwest Zone
Fall Chinook starting to show in Nestucca Bay with some fish caught over the past couple weeks; summer steelhead are present throughout the system up to Elk Creek with Cedar Creek Hatchery recycling fish to boost opportunity. Wild coho season opens this week though numbers are still low.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Fall Chinook are starting to show in Nestucca Bay with a few fish caught last week; rain could bring in more. Summer steelhead fishing has been fair to good but slowed the last couple weeks, with recycled fish present throughout the system up to Elk Creek.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead fishing has slowed the last couple weeks but fish are present throughout the fishery up to Elk Creek. Water is low and clear; targeting first light and stealthy tactics recommended.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead fishing has been fair to good this summer but has slowed the last couple weeks, with fish present throughout the fishery up to Elk Creek. Water is low and clear, so targeting first light and using stealthy tactics is recommended.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead fishing has been fair to good with small numbers of fish being caught daily and fish present throughout the fishery up to Elk Creek. The water is low and clear, so targeting first light and using stealthy tactics will improve odds of success.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead fishing has been fair to good with small numbers of fish caught daily; Cedar Creek Hatchery has been recycling summer steelhead weekly to boost angler opportunity. Water is low and clear, so targeting first light and using stealthy tactics is recommended.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead fishing has been fair to good with small numbers of fish caught daily and fish present throughout the fishery up to Elk Creek. The water is low and clear, so stealth and targeting first light are recommended.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead fishing is fair to good with fish present throughout the fishery up to Elk Creek; spring Chinook are still holding but lock-jawed and unlikely to see fresh fish. Water is low and clear, requiring stealthy tactics and targeting first light.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Spring Chinook fishing has slowed in the bay but fish are present in the river with fair fishing from 1st bridge to Cloverdale. Summer steelhead fishing is fair to good with fish dispersed throughout the fishery; water is low and clear, favoring first-light and stealthy tactics.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Spring Chinook fishing has slowed in the bay but fish are present in the river with fair fishing from 1st bridge to Cloverdale. Summer steelhead fishing is fair to good with fish present throughout the fishery up to Elk Creek; water is low and clear.
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