Score.FishOdfw Marine Zone
2026-09-11FAIR
No specific freshwater fly fishing conditions reported for the Willamette River in this marine-focused report.
View original report ↗Salem to Corvallis
Willamette River Fishing Report
As of September 11, 2026, the Willamette River is fishing Great (8.1/10): flows are 3,950 cfs, Terrestrials activity, reported by 4 shops.
Last updated
High confidence4 sources · freshest data Today
Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 3910 cfs.
The score dropped 0.2 points since the previous update.
Large river through Eugene with summer steelhead runs and wild trout. Shallow runs and ledgerock pools.
summer steelhead · rainbow trout · cutthroat trout · spring chinook salmon · largemouth bass
8.1
Current Willamette 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
- Great · 8.1/10
- Current flow
- 3,950 cfs
- Water temperature
- 65°F
- Water clarity
- Not reported
Hatches & recommended flies
Current reports mention Terrestrials, Stonefly, PMD. No current fly recommendations are available.
Access, closures & regulations
Recent reports mention Salem to Corvallis, Troutdale to Warrior Rock Lighthouse, Troutdale area (near Willamette confluence with Columbia).
Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Willamette River location
44.0570, -123.0868
Flow Data
Current Flow
3,950cfs
9/10/20269/12/2026
3,890 cfs4,030 cfs
Signal Breakdown
Overall Signal
8.1Great
River Flow
9.9
Shop Reports
6.5
Report Agreement
8.7
What's Hatching
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Terrestrials | adult | morning |
| Stonefly | adult | morning |
| PMD | dun | evening |
| Caddis | adult | evening |
- Compare conditionsMcKenzie River8.1
Great · Updated 1d ago
Recent Reports
Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-09-10GOOD
Fishing for walleye and smallmouth bass between Salem and Corvallis can be very fun and exciting. Last week's rain provided a cooling refresh to kickstart fall fishing.
View original report ↗Odfw Columbia Zone
2026-09-10GOOD
Fall salmon season is open with active catch reports from the Troutdale and PDX to Warrior Rock sections. Chinook and coho are being kept and released across multiple zones.
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Odfw Columbia Zone
2026-09-03GOOD
Active fall salmon season with strong Chinook and coho catches reported across multiple zones from Bonneville Dam to Tongue Point. Boat fishing producing the best results with significant numbers of Chinook and coho kept and released.
View original report ↗Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-09-03GOOD
Fishing for walleye and smallmouth bass between Salem and Corvallis described as very fun and exciting. Two-rod validation extended through Dec. 31 upstream of Willamette Falls.
View original report ↗Odfw Columbia Zone
2026-08-20FAIR
Fall salmon season opened August 1 on the Columbia system. Catch reports near the Troutdale area (which borders the Willamette confluence zone) show active Chinook retention for boat anglers.
View original report ↗Odfw Columbia Zone
2026-08-13FAIR
Fall salmon season opened August 1 on the Columbia system. Catch rates vary by section, with the best numbers reported at Buoy 10 where over 1,300 Chinook and 118 coho were kept in the weekly check period.
View original report ↗Odfw Willamette Zone
2026-08-13FAIR
An invasive Chinese mitten crab was captured in the Willamette near Portland. Two-rod validation has been extended through Dec. 31 upstream of Willamette Falls.
View original report ↗Odfw Columbia Zone
2026-08-06FAIR
Checking near Troutdale showed 25 Chinook and one jack Chinook kept along with several released across 44 boats. Steelhead were also encountered in the Gorge area with two kept and nine released.
View original report ↗Caddis Fly
2026-08-02GOOD
Middle Fork Willamette has roadside accessible evening dry fly flats and has remained productive through summer. Best fishing is early morning or evening.
chubby dropper
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