Conditions
: ELK RIVER: Slow. Fishing pressure has been light with all the frequent storms. The few anglers fishing the river are finding steelhead are scattered throughout. This is one of the best rivers to fish steelhead when there are frequent storms. There is very limited bank access, so anglers with drift boats tend to do the best. Anglers can check the river gage height at Elk River Hatchery by calling 541-332-0405. The river fishes the best at 5' and dropping. Last updated 2/21/24.
Reported by: Oregon D.F.W
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Patterns
Lures & Spinners
About: -Elk River: October through January. The Elk River is 50 miles long with 10 miles of good King Salmon
fishing water for late season. The
Elk River is a wonderful small stream with
more King salmon holding water and holes per mile than any other stream in
Oregon. Kings on the Elk River average about 30-pounds, with fish to 50-pounds.