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Despite the loss of smolts due to the Archie Creek fire, we have still been seeing a fair number of hatchery steelhead being caught. Steelhead fishing slowed down through February but shold pick up with recent rain and snow. Anglers have had some success between Stanton Park to Seven Feathers Casino. On warmer days anglers may have better success.
Anglers are encouraged to submit steelhead snouts in barrels stationed at many boat ramps throughout the Umpqua drainage, or at the ODFW office in Roseburg. These snouts being used in a study to determine the best smolt release strategy to optimize angling opportunities while maintaining a healthy fishery. Anglers who submit snouts may be entered into monthly drawings for gift cards to Sportsman’s Warehouse. Email Levi.m.simmons@odfw.oregon.gov for more information on the program and locations of collection barrels.