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Santiam River ( North Fork) - Stayton, OR

River Information

Elevation:5133 ft.
Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
The North Santiam River is a 92-mile tributary of the Santiam River.




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
6-08-2026Rainbow TroutODFW2000
5-26-2026Rainbow TroutODFW2000
5-19-2026Rainbow TroutODFW4000


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
6-1-2026 North Fork Updates
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-27-2026 Lots of Chinook
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-4-2026 River is currently running at 1,530cfs at the gage in Mehama
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
4-7-2026 The river is currently running at 2,500cfs at the gage in Mehama
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-24-2026 Santiam River North Fork Fishing Report
SANTIAM RIVER (NORTH FORK): Steelhead, trout, Chinook, coho River levels... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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