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Santiam River ( North Fork) - Stayton, OR

Spot 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
8-10-2026Rainbow TroutODFW2000
8-03-2026Rainbow TroutODFW2000
7-27-2026Rainbow TroutODFW2000
7-06-2026Rainbow TroutODFW2000
6-30-2026Rainbow TroutODFW2000


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
9-9-2026 The river is currently running at 1,670cfs at the gage in Mehama
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-10-2026 The river is currently running at 950cfs at the gage in Mehama
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-17-2026 Some fluctuation in river levels
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-8-2026 Chinook are pouring in!
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-1-2026 North Fork Updates
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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