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Smith River Fishing Report
Report Date: The Smith closed to all fishing above tidewater (Spencer Creek in the main and Johnson in the North Fork) from May 1 through May 22. It re-opens to trout fishing on May 22.Fishing to a trickle
Report Date: “Fishing is pretty tough on the Smith right now,” said guide Mike Coopman. “For whatever reason, we haven’t seen a good push of downers in the lower river yet. They’re getting some upriver, but they seem to be just trickling...
Late-season steelhead anglers slowed by rain
Report Date: It appears this steelhead season is going to end much like it began. All of the coastal rivers, other than the Smith, are currently high, muddy and not fishable. And more storms are lined up offshore. I swear I’ve written...The Smith is keeping us hooked
Report Date: “The Smith isn’t red-hot, but we’re still catching a couple fish a day,” said guide Mike Coopman. “The majority of the fish we’re catching are fresh ones, there’s only been a trickle of spent fish coming down. It’s possible after...Smith river steelhead
Report Date: The Smith is still full of fresh steelhead reports guide Mike Coopman. He said, “We’ve been averaging anywhere from three to five fresh steelhead a day this week. The downers have yet to show up in any numbers, it’s been...Smith River Fishing Report
Report Date: The Smith often clears before others in the Umpqua Basin after high flows. Fishing should currently be solid with lower water levels. Winter steelhead fishing opened on Dec. 1 upstream to Bridge 10 (approx. 14.5 miles up the N.F. Smith...High water on the Smith River
Report Date: The Smith was blown out on Wednesday, but is on the drop and should be in good shape by the weekend reports guide Mike Coopman. He said, “Before this last high water, the fishing was still really good. We’re still...Smith River kicks out steelhead
Report Date: The Smith continues to kick out fresh, quality steelhead. Boats drifting the forks to Ruby are getting up to five hookups per trip. With rain back in the forecast starting Friday, the Smith will likely blow out on Saturday. It’s...