Copyright 2016 James Marsh
Fly Fishing The Salmon River Oregon
The Salmon River is a 34 mile long river that begins in
Oregon's Cascade Range and drains a portion of Mount
Hood. It's a tributary of the Sandy River. The river is
within an hours drive from the city of Portland, Oregon.
The entire Salmon River is a protected National Wild and
Scenic River. It is the only river that is protected
throughout its entire length in the U. S. Several sections
of the river are in protected wilderness. Fly fishing the
Salmon River may not always be productive, but it is
always a beautiful place to cast a fly.
The lower portion of the Salmon River provides prefect
habitat for anadromous fish spawning and rearing. The
Salmon River host summer steelhead, winter steelhead,
coho salmon, spring Chinook Salmon and native
cutthroat trout. Cutthroat trout and rainbow trout are also
stocked in the river.
The Salmon River is probably best known for its run of
hatchery fall chinook salmon. Cutthroat trout fishing is
good for resident fish. Sea-run cutthroat trout are found
in the late Summer months in the tidewater in the lower
section of river
Access to the lower part of the Salmon River is good. It's
paralleled by Hwy #18 for a large portion of its length.
Highway #101 crosses the river near its mouth. There's
a boat ramp at the end of Three Rocks Road.
Season:
The season varies with species. Be sure to check the
current rules and regulations.
Spring:
Steelhead are in the river during the Spring months.
Summer:
Fly fishing the upper headwaters of the Salmon River for
rainbow and cutthroat is good during the Summer
months.
Fall:
Fall is generally good for the resident trout, steelhead
and salmon.
Winter:
Winter is probably the best time for steelhead fishing.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Flies
The Salmon River is a 34 mile long river that begins in
Oregon's Cascade Range and drains a portion of Mount
Hood. It's a tributary of the Sandy River. The river is
within an hours drive from the city of Portland, Oregon.
The entire Salmon River is a protected National Wild and
Scenic River. It is the only river that is protected
throughout its entire length in the U. S. Several sections
of the river are in protected wilderness. Fly fishing the
Salmon River may not always be productive, but it is
always a beautiful place to cast a fly.
The lower portion of the Salmon River provides prefect
habitat for anadromous fish spawning and rearing. The
Salmon River host summer steelhead, winter steelhead,
coho salmon, spring Chinook Salmon and native
cutthroat trout. Cutthroat trout and rainbow trout are also
stocked in the river.
The Salmon River is probably best known for its run of
hatchery fall chinook salmon. Cutthroat trout fishing is
good for resident fish. Sea-run cutthroat trout are found
in the late Summer months in the tidewater in the lower
section of river
Access to the lower part of the Salmon River is good. It's
paralleled by Hwy #18 for a large portion of its length.
Highway #101 crosses the river near its mouth. There's
a boat ramp at the end of Three Rocks Road.
Season:
The season varies with species. Be sure to check the
current rules and regulations.
Spring:
Steelhead are in the river during the Spring months.
Summer:
Fly fishing the upper headwaters of the Salmon River for
rainbow and cutthroat is good during the Summer
months.
Fall:
Fall is generally good for the resident trout, steelhead
and salmon.
Winter:
Winter is probably the best time for steelhead fishing.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Flies
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Steelhead (Wild and Hatchery) Coho Salmon Chinook Salmon Rainbow Trout (Stocked) Cutthroat Trout (Native and stocked) Size Small to Large Location Northwest Oregon Nearest Towns Portland Season Varies by species. See current regulations. Access: Very Good Non-Resident License State of Oregon Weather National Weather Service Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Flies |
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Recommended Tackle & Gear
For Trout
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 ft., 5 or 6X Nymphing: 71/2 ft.,
3 or 4X, Streamers 0-2X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0-2X
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly Supreme Four, Superb Five
or Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 4/5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
For Trout
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 ft., 5 or 6X Nymphing: 71/2 ft.,
3 or 4X, Streamers 0-2X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0-2X
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly Supreme Four, Superb Five
or Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 4/5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
7, 8 , 9 or 10 weight for appropriate type
rod, sinking, sinking tip and floating
Leaders:
10#, 12# in 9 to 15 feet lengths
Tippets:
10# and 12#
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly 7, 8, 9 and 10 ft. single hand
rods
Fly Reels:
For 7 to 10 weight lines
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
KISS Strike Indicators, Lanyards, etc.
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Fly Line:
7, 8 , 9 or 10 weight for appropriate type
rod, sinking, sinking tip and floating
Leaders:
10#, 12# in 9 to 15 feet lengths
Tippets:
10# and 12#
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly 7, 8, 9 and 10 ft. single hand
rods
Fly Reels:
For 7 to 10 weight lines
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
KISS Strike Indicators, Lanyards, etc.
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
| Options For Selecting Flies: 1. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. 2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need. 3. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with a budget for flies and we will select them to match the budget and get them to you in time for your fly fishing trip. All orders are shipped free in the U. S. Orders over $100 are shipped via Priority Mail. |