The mainstem Nehalem doesn’t have any hatchery steelhead releases, but there are wild steelhead available for catch-and-release fishing throughout the basin. The lower Nehalem is still high but has good color and should be fishable this week if you don’t mind a lot of water.

The upper reaches of the Nehalem should be in good shape through the weekend. All wild steelhead must be released unharmed. Avoiding long fights and handling will reduce stress on released fish.