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Willamette River (OR)

Lake Pacific tributary · Gauge: Willamette River at Portland, OR

Current Conditions
70°F
Water Temp · steady
Flow (cfs)
5.95ft
Gage Height

Reading: 6/18/2026, 4:45:00 AM

Run status

Chinook Salmon
Confidence: 32%
NOT YET
Why this status?

Phase: ramp_down. Water 69.6°F (ideal 48-60), flow n/a cfs (ideal 8000-30000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.55/0.04/0.50/0.17 → total 0.32.

Steelhead
Confidence: 31%
NOT YET
Why this status?

Phase: ramp_down. Water 69.6°F (ideal 42-55), flow n/a cfs (ideal 8000-30000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.55/0.00/0.50/0.17 → total 0.31.

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Typical run windows

Chinook Salmon 03-15 → peak 05-15 → 07-15
Ideal: 48-60°F · 8,000-30,000 cfs

Spring chinook through Willamette Falls.

Steelhead 12-15 → peak 02-15 → 06-30
Ideal: 42-55°F · 8,000-30,000 cfs

Summer + winter steelhead.

Status is computed from real-time USGS gauge data, historical run windows, DNR reports, and crowdsourced angler reports. Always confirm conditions with the latest DNR rules before fishing.