Nestucca River Fishing: Fishing the Nestucca Rivers on the Oregon Coast
Fish the Nestucca Rivers
With its many fishing spots and abundance of fish, this river is a fishing enthusiast’s dream. From salmon to steelhead trout to bass, there’s a variety of fish to catch on the Nestucca Rivers. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just learning how to cast your line, the Nestucca Rivers provide the perfect opportunity to reel in some of Oregon’s best fishing. With its crystal-clear waters and picturesque views, fishing on the Nestucca River is sure to be an enjoyable experience that will create lasting memories. So, grab your fishing pole, a few friends, and head out to explore the Nestucca Rivers for some unforgettable fishing. Who knows, you might just come home with a big catch!
If you’re a fishing enthusiast, there are 2 big reasons to hit the Little and Big Nestucca: Steelhead trout and Chinook salmon. Fortunately, these rivers heat up with one or two of these fish at a given time.
Steelhead Trout Fishing in the Winter
The Nestucca Rivers usually have early and late winter runs, which means you can fish from late fall to early spring. The number of hatchery steelhead harvested can differ significantly from year to year, but in a good year, over 2,000 may be caught in the mainstem and up to 1,000 in Three Rivers. Slower years will see less than 1,000 caught in the Nestucca – plus a few hundred in its tributaries.
The Nestucca River is a dream fishing destination for steelhead trout. With its cold, pristine waters and deep pools, the river is full of these powerful and elusive fish. For fishing enthusiasts looking to test their skills and land a big one, steelhead fishing on the Nestucca River is the perfect challenge.
Chinook Salmon Fishing in the Spring, Summer, and Fall
In the late spring, summer, and early fall, fishing on the Nestucca River turns to salmon fishing. It’s a great time to try your luck at fishing for Chinook salmon, which are known to be some of the best-tasting fish around. With its deep pools and slower currents, fishing for Chinook salmon on the Nestucca River is sure to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Big vs Small Nestucca River
When it comes down to comparing these two rivers, there is a lot of overlap. They have similar fishing species and fishing conditions. But the Big Nestucca River is commonly known to have larger fish and more Chinook salmon, while the Little Nestucca River is known for having more steelhead trout fishing opportunities. But again, lots of overlap – so, take that with a grain of salt.
What you really need to know before you get there is how to fish each river.
The Little Nestucca River
The lower Nestucca River is very good during the late fall steelhead runs, so plan to hit the lower river if you visit between September to December. Due to private property along its shores, we recommend bringing or renting a drift-boat, or a pair of waders to be able to get to the best fishing spots.
The Big Nestucca River
The Big Nestucca is a bit deeper and more of the river is accessible. You can find fishing spots from the banks and if you rent a boat, you can access fishing hotspots that are not visible from the shore. There is a good fishing access point at the mouth of the Big Nestucca, so don’t miss it!
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The best fishing spots in Oregon are waiting, and fishing on the Nestucca River is one you won’t want to miss. So, get ready to make some fishing memories and start planning your fishing trip today!
