MAP OF NORTH SANTIAM RIVER, OREGON
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The North Santiam is a very diverse and rich system with a variety of fishing options. Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout (resident), Summer and Winter Steelhead and Spring Chinook Salmon are present in the system at various times of year which make the Santiam a year round fishery. The North Santiam River is a tributary of the Santiam River approximately 90 miles long. It drains an area of the Cascade Range on the eastern side of the Willamette Valley east of Salem.
(Description added on 09/18/2009 at 10:10 PM by Dave Carpenter)
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LATEST NORTH SANTIAM RIVER FLY FISHING REPORTS
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High water levels make for some challenging fishing lately. Steelhead and Coho are spread thoughout the system, but can be found in the calmer water. Small flies (#18-20)can be effective for native trout species following rain showers.
(Report added by Dave Carpenter)
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Clear, crisp skies make for a beautiful time on the water. Fall colors are exploding this time of year. The river is running high, but clear and the fishing is good for Steelhead, Coho and Trout species.Nearly 24,000 Coho are in the system and can be retained in all parts of the river until December.
(Report added by Dave Carpenter)
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Ever-changing weather conditions are making for spotty hatches. Still seeing October Caddis, Tan & Olive Caddis, BWO's and Spinners dropping now and then between storms. Coho have been spotted about the Fish trap as far upstream as Big Cliff. Keep in mind that until Nov 1, Coho can only be kept if caught downstream of the Stayton Bridge.
(Report added by Dave Carpenter)
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A good time to be on the river in the evenings. If you catch a break between rainstorms, try flinging big caddis patterns, tiny midge dries and emgerger patterns. Trout are loading up for the winter months ahead and are very aggressive. Coho #'s still climbing and passed 17,000 last week.
(Report added by Dave Carpenter)
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Good weather will hold through Monday, then rain forecasted for the rest of the week. October Caddis Hatch picking up just before sunset. Bigger trout caught each evening this past week. Coho over Willamette Falls counted at nearly 15,000.
(Report added by Dave Carpenter)
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Coho counts topped the 10,000 mark last week at Willamette Falls but haven't heard or seen any in the N Santiam as of yet. Surface activity slowed with the cool wet weather. Nymphs and soft hackles working fine though. October Caddis hatch is spotty.
(Report added by Dave Carpenter)
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The river level is beginning to stabilize and clear. Coho #'s are still looking strong and the bigger trout are feeding more aggressively.
(Report added by Dave Carpenter)
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Water is being released from Detroit Reservoir at an increased rate which is raising the level of the North Santiam. The water has become a bit more cloudy, but should setting out some as the river level stabilizes. A few more October Caddis Adults are showing up each day. Use your big dries, but don't hesitate to switch to nymphs if things slow down.
(Report added by Dave Carpenter)
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Been seeing more and more October Caddis adults each evening this week. Chinook Salmon are spawing in the upper river and that means big trout and steelhead will be hanging downstream waiting to pick up drifting eggs. Fall Coho entering the lower section of the river.
(Report added by Dave Carpenter)
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Late summer/ early fall is the best time of year to fish the North Santiam. Still plenty of Steelhead in the river and they are getting more aggressive. Bigger Rainbows and Cutthroats also get more active. Looking for a big Coho Run coming soon - 20,000 fish projected!
(Report added by Dave Carpenter)
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