Steelhead fishing has been variable in the Grande Ronde lately. Fishing can get tough when winter storms increase flows. When flows are moderated though, a good number of steelhead should be available to anglers. A variety of gear types have worked well this year, but small jigs have been especially effective.

Coho salmon are migrating through the Grande Ronde, but few have been encountered by anglers. Nov. 30 is the last day of coho season on the Grande Ronde. Trout and whitefish are available throughout the Grande Ronde River and can be caught on a variety of gear types including flies and lures.

Anglers can encounter both fall Chinook salmon and bull trout in the Grande Ronde River. Neither species may be harvested, and any bull trout or Chinook salmon caught while fishing for other fish must be released. Anglers should carefully identify any coho salmon they plan to harvest, as Chinook salmon and coho salmon can easily be confused.