ODFW Adds Coho ‘Bonus Fishing Days’ On Siletz, Yaquina, Alsea Systems

THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

Anglers will have additional chances to fish for wild coho this November as ODFW announces extended fishing opportunities in the Siletz, Yaquina, and Alsea river basins. 

At the request of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, ODFW staff evaluated the potential for additional fishing days beyond the recreational seasons adopted during the August commission meeting. Thanks to updated analyses and consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service, ODFW determined that more harvest days are possible without exceeding Endangered Species Act (ESA) limits. 

Mark your calendars for these bonus fishing days: 

• Siletz River (including Drift and Schooner creeks): Nov. 15–16 
• Yaquina River (including Big Elk Creek): Nov. 1–16 
• Alsea River: Nov. 8–16 

These added days offer anglers even more chances to enjoy fishing for wild coho while staying within conservation guidelines. It’s a win for both outdoor recreation and responsible resource management. 

Other regulations and bag limits remain the same as adopted by the Commission in August.