Linn County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
South Fork McDowell Creek
South Fork McDowell Creek is a stream in Linn 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
Clear
78°
56°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Fog
68°
48°
11 mph
4%
Sun
Clear
71°
42°
9 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Pilkens reservoir2.0 mi
- Tadmor Lake1.8 mi
- Watters Reservoir2.0 mi
- Cedar Creek2.4 mi
- Coal Creek3.7 mi
- Fall Creek3.2 mi
- Lewis Creek4.5 mi
- Middle Santiam River4.9 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.
South Fork McDowell Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork McDowell Creek?+
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 South Fork McDowell Creek?+
South Fork McDowell Creek is a stream in Linn County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.