Oregon
North Umpqua River at Winchester
Location Snapshot
North Umpqua River at Winchester is a substantial western Oregon river where clear, fast water and rocky channel structure carry migratory fish toward the upper Umpqua basin. Rainbow trout and chinook salmon are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Fair · 70
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 744 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.8 ft
- Water Temperature
- 53.4 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 14319500 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
51°F
Feels like
47°F
Wind
1 mph N
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 2:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 51°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 11 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Tue 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 61°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 46°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 52°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 44°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 38°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Wild rainbow trout are in the North Umpqua River at Winchester.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at North Umpqua River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Douglas, Oregon
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Douglas
Management Category
Anadromous and resident salmonid river
Regulation Scope
North Umpqua River at Winchester.
Regulation Summary
North Umpqua at Winchester: ODFW North Umpqua rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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