Today
74°F
Partly Sunny
N 1 to 7 mph · 4% precip
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Today’s verdict
Current River Conditions
As of (14 days ago)
This intel is a couple of weeks old — conditions may have shifted.
As of ~2 weeks ago, conditions were tough.
The North Umpqua is currently closed to steelhead fishing due to high water temperatures, a closure that runs through November 1st. Trout fishing remains open in the areas where it's permitted, but anglers should practice careful catch-and-release given the warm conditions in the basin. Summer steelhead returns fell below the threshold that triggered protective action, so don't plan a steelhead trip until the season reopens.
Trout fishing has been the bright spot, with good catches being reported and solid hatches still happening. The upper sections and tributaries are where anglers are finding the most action right now.
Tactics
831 CFS is right around its typical level for September — this stretch typically runs 804–1,070 CFS.
Wading tends to be more manageable at typical flows, but beds shift and cold water saps strength fast — read the water, stay within your limits, and check conditions on-site. You remain responsible for your own safety.
At 61°F, the water is in the prime range for trout — cold enough to fish and to handle fish safely.
Weather
61°FClear
Wind N 7 mph
Sunrise 6:52 AM · Sunset 7:23 PM
Observed (2 hours ago)
NWS / weather.gov · fetched 11:00
Today
74°F
Partly Sunny
N 1 to 7 mph · 4% precip
Tonight
51°F
Partly Cloudy
NNW 2 to 7 mph · 5% precip
Tomorrow
79°F
Sunny
N 2 to 9 mph · 6% precip
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limited recent reports — best signal we have within 60 days
Conditions are estimates from USGS data. Always assess on-site conditions and use your own judgment.
The Winchester gauge reads the North Umpqua on the mainstem near Roseburg, downstream of the legendary fly-only summer-steelhead water above Glide. It carries both flow and water temperature, so it reflects the river's volume and warmth — the steelhead water upstream rises and falls with the same flows this gauge tracks.
Location
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Rugged Oregon river legendary for summer steelhead and traditional swung-fly fishing through basalt ledges and fast pools. Target species include Summer and winter steelhead, with trout in upper tributary reaches. Much access is roadside, but wading is difficult and hazardous; many anglers use two-handed rods. Productive timing is Summer steelhead from midsummer into fall; winter runs vary by regulation and return strength. Major hatches and foods include Aquatic insects support resident fish, but steelhead flies imitate movement rather than a hatch. Common approaches are Swinging wet flies and skaters is traditional; nymphing rules and closures must be checked. Regulations, access rules and water conditions vary by reach, so anglers should review current agency information and the linked local reports before fishing.
831 CFSFlow
61°FWater temp
74° / 51°Weather