Steelhead season has started slow, with a few steelhead picked up by bank anglers. Boat anglers have had mixed results. Anglers can expect steelhead fishing to pick up as January is traditionally a really good month for the Chetco.

ODFW has started collecting angler caught winter steelhead for the Chetco River hatchery program. Angler caught broodstock have been used for several years. Anglers interested in participating can contact the ODFW Gold Beach District Office at 541-247-7605. Anglers floating or fishing the river may see brood collection live tanks along the river.