Salmon River in Mid July?

drifter · 03-31-2005, 05:58 AM

I need some help from anyone who knows the Salmon River (Lincoln City). I know the rivers to the North very well, but have never fished the Salmon or rivers south. I will be in the area in Mid July (my wife is taking a class at the Sitka Center). I can bring my drift boat and motor. I was wondering if anything will be happening at the mouth of the Salmon river at that time. Thanks for your help. Drifter.

sliverslinger · 03-31-2005, 06:34 AM

That seems a bit early for the salmon river. You might have a better chance going north a bit and drifting the lower end of the nestucca for steelhead. Or you could go south a bit and try the siletz out at the mouth as long as you have a good motor. Just my .02

drifter · 03-31-2005, 10:02 AM

SS2001 - Thanks for the suggestions. When does the run usually start on the Salmon? Drifter.

RichH · 03-31-2005, 10:56 AM

There will be some fish in early August. July has slight possibility but it would be more of a scouting trip.