Sandy River - Sandy, OR

River Information

The Sandy River is a 56-mile tributary of the Columbia River. The Sandy joins the Columbia about 14 miles upstream of Portland.
Elevation:5225 ft.
Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead



Latest Photos

Second fish of the day- Steelhead, Sandy River
Photo Credit: Photo by Joe Terleski
2-8-2023
Photo Credit: Photo by Colton Swift
Jurgen West
1-25-2023
12 lbs.
Lucky lady scores 12 pound Steelhead in low water on the Sandy River.
Photo Credit: Steve Leonard
2-14-2018
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Steve Leonard
Steve Lynch
2-1-2018

Sandy River Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Steelhead 12 lbs. 2-14-2018 View Report

Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
1-10-2024 Winter steelhead can currently be found throughout the system
Winter steelhead can currently be found throughout the... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
11-29-2023 Steelhead are currently in the system
While there are still coho in the system,... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
11-1-2023 Fishing for salmon and steelhead has slowed down significantly
Fishing for salmon and steelhead has slowed down... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-13-2023 Coho are being caught in the lower river
Summer steelhead and Chinook can still be found... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-30-2023 Summer steelhead and Chinook can still be found throughout the river
Summer steelhead and Chinook can still be found... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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