Umpqua River Fishing Report

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These observations do not support one combined outlook. Read the station measurements and reports by reach below.

Mainstem below the forks near Elkton, famous for a prolific summer smallmouth bass fishery alongside steelhead and salmon runs.

smallmouth bass · summer steelhead · chinook salmon · cutthroat trout

Current Umpqua 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
See reports by reach
Flow & temperature
See measurements by gauge
Water clarity
See individual reports

Access, closures & regulations

Recent reports mention below Roseburg.

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.

Umpqua River location

43.5860, -123.5554

Gauge observations

Observations from the last 48 hours. Each measurement and chart describes its named station.

USGS 14321000

Latest flow
1,010 cfs
USGS 14321000
Latest water temperature
54.1°F
USGS 14321000
10/24/202610/26/2026
952 cfs1,010 cfs

Keep exploring

Current options in Rogue–Umpqua.

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

Pnw Fly Fishing

2026-10-19POOR

The mainstem Umpqua is open but fishing is essentially dead, with fish having burrowed into the mud for winter. The reporter fished with a barbless hook primarily to enjoy coffee without the interruption of catching fish.

View original report ↗

below Roseburg

Pnw Fly Fishing

2026-07-28EXCELLENT

The Umpqua below Roseburg can offer excellent smallmouth bass action.

Reported location: below Roseburg

View original report ↗
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