Clatsop County · stream · order 6 river · ~30 cfs typical
John Day River
John Day River is a stream in Clatsop County, Oregon. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Oregon's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
69°
49°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
69°
54°
11 mph
2%
Sat
Rain
64°
53°
13 mph
72%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Jack Creek1.0 mi
- Mill Creek1.2 mi
- Davis Creek2.3 mi
- Eskeline Creek2.4 mi
- Little Wallooskee River3.3 mi
- Astoria Reservoir3.1 mi
- Crosel Creek3.5 mi
- Svensen Slough3.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OR regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
John Day River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish John Day River?+
Yes — Oregon requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is John Day River?+
John Day River is a stream in Clatsop County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.