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Eastwood Elementary Students Release Steelhead They Helped Raise
Awesome day today with the Eastwood kids releasing the Steelhead they helped raise! Such a wonderful program! https://youtu.be/12pqe_sEinY?si=DPuic97IIJQPxVmV
First Spring Chinook Salmon Passes Through Winchester Dam For 2024 Season
The first Spring Chinook Salmon of the season passed over the Winchester Dam today at 7:50pm! In 2023, the first Spring Chinook Salmon didn't pass over the Winchester Dam until April 16th at 1:27 pm. Photos: 1 - The moment the Spring Chinook quickly passed through the Winchester Dam. 2 - Better screen shot of the Spring Chinook when it first arrived about an hr and a half before it passed through. 3 - Screen shot of the first Spring Chinook that passed over the Winchester Dam in 2023
"Spring" "Time" "March" Predictions
Time marches forward into spring of 2024. It is time for the annual UmpquaFish.com predictions for springtime viewing of our LiveCam. The next few weeks is usually when over 25% of the winter steelhead population will continue their forward migration to their spawning homewaters destination in the North Umpqua. Our first prediction is the count will reach over 6000 fish and could end up being the highest return in the past few years. Secondly, the first "spring chinook" will be seen in the viewing window in the next couple weeks. Be looking for this leader of many more of this species to follow when the water temperature nears the 50-degree mark. You could be eligible for a prize from the Derby when you send in a time-stamped photo from the live-streaming video. The third prediction is guaranteed to happen this weekend..the clock on the wall will return to "realtime" for about 6 months and we will thankfully receive fewer questions about if the fish see the time is off by an hour as s...
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The steelhead migration is in a "cold water" delay until further notice and the temperature starts to increase a few degrees.
Over 4,000 and still counting
Umpquafish.com has been very busy with over 4,000 winter steelhead counted migrating upstream in the North Umpqua River. We will continue tallying each one for as long as these beautiful fish keep heading towards their spawning streams. Thank you for watching our LiveCam Video.
More Winter Steelhead to Watch For in the Next Couple Months
By mid-February the North Umpqua winter steelhead returns are about 30% (one-third) of the total year's estimated runsize through April 30th. This percent does vary based on the timing of the migration over the five-month period due to flows, temperatures, accuracy of estimates, and other factors. Based on the Derby's video actual counts, the update-to-date numbers suggest the wild fish total count will most likely be in the range of 7500-10,500 compared to the recent 10-year period of roughly 9,000 total and significantly higher than the past 3-year average of just over 5,000 wild fish.
Updated Winter Steelhead Count, Sportsman's & Outdoor Recreation Show This Weekend
As of February 6th at midnight, 2,285 Winter Steelhead have passed over the Winchester Dam. Join us at the annual Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show, happening February 9 - 11, 2024, at the Douglas Fairgrounds! This event is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring a wide array of exhibits and activities related to fishing, hunting, camping, boating, RVing, ATVing, cycling, kayaking, hiking, climbing, scuba diving, and much more. Show Hours: Friday: Noon - 9 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission: Adults: $8.00, or $6.00 with a $2.00 off Bi-Ma...
Temperature has Effect on Winter Steelhead Migration Behavior
River water temperature had dropped and slowed the steelhead migration the past few days. Now it is increasing especially in the afternoons so watch for more fish moving upstream
Final 2024 Derby Fishing Tallies
Our final tallies. Congrats not only to our winners but to ALL the teams, guides, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and auction attendees who contribute to our events so we can continue raising money for fishery and wildlife enhancement, restoration projects, & education programs in the Umpqua Basin 🌲