Oregon Fishing Reports ยท Southwest Region
The Chetco runs clear and green through redwoods and myrtle groves to the ocean at Brookings, a small coastal river with big winter steelhead and fall Chinook.
Looking for the latest Chetco River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Chetco River โ Brookings.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Chetco River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge near Brookings reads under 80 cfs, very low for the season. The fish are waiting for rain.
Once fall storms raise the river, Chinook and then winter steelhead move in. Check low-water rules before you go.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Brookings, bring: Egg #8-12, Woolly Bugger #4-6, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Chetco River details
| Access | Loeb State Park and access along North Bank Chetco River Road. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | Near sea level |
| Nearest town | Brookings, Oregon |
| Best season | Winter |
| Fish | Steelhead, Chinook and cutthroat |
| Regulations | Steelhead and salmon rules change often in season. Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and in-season changes before you go. An Oregon angling license is required for anglers 12 and older, plus a combined tag for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 2X tippet |
| Camping | Loeb State Park and Harris Beach State Park |
| Kids | Partly in summer. |
| Good to know | Low-water rules may limit fishing in the fall. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Winter steelhead.
Spring
Late steelhead.
Summer
Low and clear.
Fall
Waiting for rain.
How to get there
Take US-101 to Brookings, then North Bank Chetco River Road.