Up to the South Fork; public access off Highway 6

Wilson River

As of July 27, 2026, the Wilson River is fishing Fair (7.0/10): flows are 104 cfs, reported by 1 shop.

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Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 112 cfs.

Coast Range river near Tillamook with strong winter steelhead and fall salmon runs. Roadside drift-boat and bank access along Highway 6.

winter steelhead · summer steelhead · chinook salmon · coho salmon · cutthroat trout
7.0
Fair

Flow Data

Current Flow

104cfs

7/26/20267/28/2026
104 cfs127 cfs

Signal Breakdown

Overall Signal
7.0Fair
River Flow
7.6
Shop Reports
6.0
Report Agreement
8.3

Recent Reports

Odfw Northwest Zone

2026-07-22GOOD

Summer steelhead are present throughout the Wilson River up to the South Fork with fish being caught. The river is low and clear, so first light and stealthy tactics are recommended.

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Odfw Northwest Zone

2026-07-16FAIR

Summer steelhead are present throughout the Wilson River up to the South Fork with fish being caught. The river is low and clear, so first-light fishing and stealthy tactics are recommended.

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Odfw Northwest Zone

2026-07-08FAIR

Summer steelhead are present throughout the Wilson River up to the South Fork with fish being caught. The river is low and clear, so stealthy tactics and targeting first light are recommended.

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Odfw Northwest Zone

2026-07-01FAIR

Summer steelhead are in the Wilson River with fish being caught throughout the fishery up to the South Fork. Cloudy weather is expected to keep fish more active this week.

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Odfw Northwest Zone

2026-06-23FAIR

Summer steelhead are present throughout the Wilson River up to the South Fork with fish being caught. Rain later in the week should improve conditions and activity.

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Odfw Northwest Zone

2026-06-18FAIR

Summer steelhead are present throughout the Wilson River up to the South Fork with fish being caught. Early morning fishing is recommended to beat increasing summer swimming pressure.

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Odfw Northwest Zone

2026-06-11FAIR

Summer steelhead are present in the Wilson River with a few fish being caught. Weekend rains should have dispersed fish throughout the fishery.

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Odfw Northwest Zone

2026-06-10FAIR

Summer steelhead are present in the Wilson River with a few fish being caught, and recent rains should have dispersed fish throughout the fishery. There is plenty of public access off Highway 6.

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Odfw Northwest Zone

2026-06-01FAIR

Summer steelhead are in the Wilson River with a few fish being caught, and fishing is expected to continue improving through June. Water is low and clear, favoring stealthy tactics and light line.

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