Throughout fishery up to South Fork; upper river best for steelhead
As of September 11, 2026, the Wilson River is fishing Fair (7.0/10): flows are 69 cfs, reported by 1 shop.
Last updated
Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 69 cfs.
The score improved 0.2 points since the previous update.
Coast Range river near Tillamook with strong winter steelhead and fall salmon runs. Roadside drift-boat and bank access along Highway 6.
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 Throughout fishery up to South Fork; upper river best for steelhead, Throughout fishery up to the South Fork; upper river has best steelhead numbers; public access off Highway 6, Throughout the fishery up to the South Fork; upper river has best numbers; public access off Highway 6.
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Wilson River location
45.4759, -123.7251
Current Flow
69cfs
Fair · Updated 1d ago
Fair · Updated 1d ago
Fair · Updated 1d ago
Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead are present throughout the Wilson with the upper river having the best numbers; cooler temperatures and fall rains are getting fish more active. Cutthroat trout including sea-runs are available throughout, and fall Chinook may be starting to enter tidewater.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead are present throughout the Wilson River with the upper river holding the best numbers, though fishing has slowed the past couple weeks. Cutthroat trout including sea-runs are available throughout, and a few fall Chinook may be moving into tidewater.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead fishing has slowed the past couple weeks but fish are still being caught throughout the river up to the South Fork, with the upper river showing the best numbers. River is low and clear; first light and stealthy tactics are recommended.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead fishing has slowed the past couple weeks but fish are still being caught throughout the fishery, with the upper river showing the best numbers. The river is low and clear, so first light and stealthy tactics are key.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead are in the Wilson River with fish being caught daily in small numbers throughout the fishery up to the South Fork. The river is low and clear, so targeting first light and using stealthy tactics is recommended.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead are in the Wilson River with fish being caught daily in small numbers throughout the fishery up to the South Fork. The river is low and clear, so targeting first light and using stealthy tactics is advised.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
Summer steelhead are in the Wilson River with fish being caught daily in small numbers throughout the fishery up to the South Fork. The river is low and clear, so targeting first light and using stealthy tactics are advised.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
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.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
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.
View original report ↗Odfw Northwest Zone
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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