Linn County · stream · order 7 river · ~3,370 cfs typical
North Santiam River
Stocked 3× on record · ODFW
North Santiam River is a stream in Linn County, Oregon, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jul 27, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from ODFW; 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
Overcast
81°
52°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
86°
54°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
76°
53°
11 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Aug 3, 2026 — Rainbow Trout · 2,000 planned
Aug 10, 2026 — Rainbow Trout · 2,000 planned
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 27 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | ||
| Jul 20 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | ||
| Jul 13 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- South Santiam River0.0 mi
- Spring Branch1.2 mi
- Thomas Creek1.8 mi
- Mill Creek1.8 mi
- Fennell Lake1.9 mi
- Crabtree Creek2.5 mi
- Helms Reservoir2.6 mi
- Meridian Lake3.6 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.
North Santiam River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in North Santiam River?+
North Santiam River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Linn County, Oregon, most recently on Jul 27, 2026 by ODFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish North Santiam 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 North Santiam River?+
North Santiam River is a stream in Linn County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ODFW · updated Jul 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.