Oregon

North Umpqua River at Winchester

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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 14319500 · Direct monitoring location

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Overcast

Temperature

54°F

Feels like

54°F

Wind

1 mph NE

Wind gust

1 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Sep 5, 2026, 12:45 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

  • Sat 1 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 54°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 1 mph

  • Sat 5 AM

    Mostly clear

    Temp 51°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 1 mph

  • Sat 9 AM

    Clear

    Temp 57°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 1 mph

  • Sat 1 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 70°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 1 mph

  • Sat 5 PM

    Clear

    Temp 74°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 9 mph

  • Sat 9 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 62°F

    Chance 2%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Sat, Sep 5

    Overcast

    High 75°F / Low 50°F

    Chance 3%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 17 mph

  • Sun, Sep 6

    Drizzle

    High 71°F / Low 52°F

    Chance 33%

    Precip 0.03 in

    Max gust 15 mph

  • Mon, Sep 7

    Mostly clear

    High 79°F / Low 48°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 7 mph

  • Tue, Sep 8

    Overcast

    High 84°F / Low 49°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 11 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.

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Fishing Overview

North Umpqua River at Winchester, Oregon. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 14319500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at North Umpqua River.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 21, 2026

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

Fishery overview

The North Umpqua at Winchester is the North Umpqua fishing reach at Winchester. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 14319500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from the South Umpqua and mainstem Umpqua. Rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Summer steelhead is not a selector ID. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.

Target species

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Wild
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    ODFW North Umpqua trout. USGS 14319500 Winchester. Anadromous steelhead require a current ODFW combined angling tag when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official ODFW rules. Coastal and interior cutthroat trout are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID.

    Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Chinook Salmon

    Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    native
    Confidence
    Medium confidence

    ODFW North Umpqua Chinook is season-managed. Confirm current notices.

    Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Wild
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Mixed flow regime

North Umpqua at Winchester, Douglas County, downstream of the fly-only canyon and upstream of the Umpqua confluence.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Dry flies
  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Spinning
  • Streamers

Access and Public Fishing Rights

Public fishing is documented by ODFW Southwest Zone North Umpqua / Highway 138 access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. The Steamboat fly water is not this station.

Stocking information

ODFW manages North Umpqua steelhead, salmon, and trout with hatchery and wild components by section. Confirm current official stocking separately.

Official sources

ODFW North Umpqua section rules, including fly-only reaches upstream of Winchester, apply. Anadromous steelhead require a current ODFW combined angling tag when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official ODFW rules. Do not copy Steamboat special rules onto Winchester. Confirm current rules.

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

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

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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

Verified access notes and official resources for North Umpqua River at Winchester. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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