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
12-4-2024 More Fish Expected in the Coming Months
Coho fishing has largely ended on the Sandy.... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-2-2024 Fishing Should Continue to Be Good on Sandy
Summer steelhead fishing was very good earlier this... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-11-2024 Coho fishing should be great this season
Summer steelhead fishing was very good earlier this... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-21-2024 Summer chrome
"Summer chrome " Sandy River Chinook ... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-29-2024 Summer steelhead fishing has been off to a great start this season
Summer steelhead fishing has been off to a... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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