The Lower Nehalem is blown out and may stay that way for a while

Nehalem River - Nehalm, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-18-2024
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The Lower Nehalem is blown out and may stay that way for a while. The upper river may come back into shape a little quicker. Once fishable, there should be a few fish around. There are no hatchery releases on the Nehalem mainstem, so this is a catch-and-release fishery for wild steelhead. The run will peak January – March.

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