Browse Recent Chetco River Oregon Fishing Reports

Steelhead arrive on Chetco as salmon season winds down by Andy Martin (12/02/2013)
The first adult winter steelhead of the year have been caught and steelhead fishing should continue to improve through December, January and February.

Chetco steelhead keep rods bent by Andy Martin (1/16/2011)
Steelhead fishing continues to be good on the Chetco, with lots of wild and hatchery fish.

Chetco River steelhead hits high gear by Andy Martin (1/09/2011)
Steelhead fishig has been prime on the Chetco River. Guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing has been getting clients into three to five steelhead a day.

Steelhead make early showing in Chetco River by Andy Martin (12/22/2010)
Steelhead fishing is off to a good start in the Chetco River, with large numbers of hatchery fish already in the system. Fishing has been good between storms.

Chetco salmon arrive in big numbers by Andy Martin (10/13/2010)
Big king salmon are stacking up off the mouth of the Chetco, waiting for fall rains. ODFW's big run forecast is arriving.

Salmon stack up off Chetco by Andy Martin (10/08/2010)
After a slow start, kings are being caught in the ocean off the mouth of the Chetco River. Fish are big.

Chetco fall seasons set by Andy Martin (6/05/2010)
ODFW has approved 2010 fall seasons. Trophy Brookings ocean salmon season Oct. 1-12, river opens Nov. 6.

Chetco steady as pressure lessens by Andy Martin (2/24/2010)
Steelhead are still biting in Chetco, but low water has sent crowds elsewhere. Rain expected this week should give fishing another boost.

Chetco dropping after major storm by Andy Martin (2/13/2010)
Steelhead fishing is expected to be good again next week as the river drops from a major storm.

Chetco fair, conditions good by Andy Martin (2/03/2010)
We're catching a good mix of hatchery and native fish, some in the high teens. Water conditions have been good with plenty of rain.

Chetco hatchery steelhead appearing by Andy Martin (1/14/2010)
Lots of rain, lots of fish make Chetco worthwhile as season approaches peak

Chetco steelhead good as new year nears by Andy Martin (12/27/2009)
Steelhead fishing continues to be good on the Chetco River as New Year's Day approaches. We're getting two to five fish a day, all chrome bright steelhead.

Chetco steelhead arrive! by Andy Martin (12/23/2009)
Steelhead fishing is in full swing on the Chetco. Lots of fish, and big ones too!

Salmon season winds down by Andy Martin (12/15/2009)
Chetco has great salmon season, steelhead next.

Rains blow the Chetco out, King Salmon on the move! by Steve Beyerlin (11/08/2006)
As of this fishing report the Chetco River is running high and cleaning it out of leaves and silt. King Salmon will be on the move big time as the river drops. Lots of Kings were stacking off shore before the rain, now they will enter the river.