09/15/2026
As our steelhead season is about to begin, here are some helpful reminders about streamside etiquette. If everyone follows these simple, common sense rules the overall angling experience will remain positive and our area will continue to be known as a great place for true anglers and sportsmen to enjoy.
When you are walking down a stream and another person is fishing ahead of you, walk on shore so as to not disturb their fishing area, or walk as far behind them as possible. Take a minute to observe their fishing actions to make sure your route is the best choice. Feel free to ask them if they are moving up or down stream etc.
If on a small or medium stream, where the holes are generally small, if someone is in the hole or run you would like to fish, find another one. Don’t walk up and crowd them. Some walking will always find new water.
If you really want to fish a particular run, be the first one there, otherwise respect those who did arrive first. First come, first served.
On larger streams like the catt , there is more water to fish, and a little walking will go a long way. Of course this depends on the crowds. If you are on a section of the catt and there are very few people around, don’t even consider fishing a hole where someone is already fishing, unless you strike up a conversation and ask them. Otherwise, move on to the next run. When there is a lot of open water, there is absolutely no need for crowding. Nothing is quite as annoying as guys moving in to fish a run you are working, when upstream or down there are no other anglers in sight.
We hope everyone has a great Fall steelhead season!
