Mainstream Umpqua River Closed to Harvest of Wild Spring Chinook Salmon for 2026
Wild spring Chinook harvest prohibited on mainstem Umpqua River, moderate on North Umpqua River
Contact: Evan Leonetti, 541-464-2175, Evan.Leonetti@odfw.oregon.gov
Chris Traill, 541-464-2155, Christopher.A.Traill@odfw.oregon.gov
A temporary rule prohibits wild spring Chinook salmon harvest on the mainstem Umpqua River and keeps the North Umpqua bag limit the same as 2025, ODFW announced today.
February 1 – June 30, 2026:
Mainstem Umpqua River: only hatchery spring Chinook may be kept. Harvesting wild spring Chinook (jacks and adults) is prohibited.
North Umpqua River: one adult wild spring Chinook per day, 10 per year may be kept.
Mainstem Umpqua and North Umpqua rivers: anglers may still retain hatchery spring Chinook on both rivers.