Chum Salmon in Oregon
ODFW rules and Oregon water for chum salmon.
- In the aggregatebag
- 23 lb 0 ozrecord
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chum salmon across the Beaver State
Look for "Salmon and Steelhead" in any zone table to find the rule for chum salmon. Take the Northwest Zone as the example: In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. Wild salmon bag limits are determined annually.
Roger Nelson holds the Oregon mark of 23 lb 0 oz, set in 1990 on Kilchis River. 21 water pages on this site name it; Columbia River, Alsea River and Siuslaw River lead the list.
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| Zone | Row as printed | Bag and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Zone | Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. Wild salmon bag limits are determined annually. | Closed unless noted under Exceptions. Note: Regulation changes may occur throughout the year and are posted on the MyODFW. |
| Southwest Zone | Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. Wild salmon bag limits are determined annually. | Closed unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Willamette Zone | Salmon and Steelhead below Willamette Falls and Columbia Riv. | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jacks per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. | Closed in all waters unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Willamette Zone | Salmon above Willamette Falls | 2 adult salmon per day, 5 jacks per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. 20 salmon and steelhead per year in aggregate. | Closed in all waters unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Central Zone | Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession, with the exception that one additional hatchery steelhead may. | Closed in all waters unless noted by species under Exceptions. |
| Northeast Zone | Salmon | See Umatilla River under Exceptions. There is no annual limit on hatchery salmon as long as the appropriate number of Hatchery Harvest Tags have been purchased to record the catch. | Closed in all waters unless noted by species under Exceptions. |
| Southeast Zone | Salmon and Steelhead | see the ODFW booklet | Closed to angling for salmon and steelhead. |
| Snake River Zone | Salmon | see the ODFW booklet | Closed in all waters unless noted by species under Exceptions. |
| Columbia River Zone | Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. | Closed in all waters unless noted by species under Exceptions. Additional salmon and steelhead seasons are determined on an. |
| Marine Zone | Salmon and Steelhead | Ocean salmon and steelhead seasons and restrictions are set each April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. Regulations are published each May and are available from license agents. | Ocean salmon and steelhead seasons and restrictions are set each April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. |
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (eRegulations), read November 2, 2026.
chum salmon in the ODFW record book
| Listed as | Weight | Angler | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon, Chum | 23 lb 0 oz | Roger Nelson | Kilchis River | 1990 |
Oregon record fish as listed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (record fish article, dated March 4, 2026), read November 2, 2026.
Oregon water that holds chum salmon
River pages naming chum salmon
- Columbia RiverClatsop County
- Alsea RiverLincoln County
- Siuslaw RiverLane County
- Siletz RiverLincoln County
- Nestucca RiverTillamook County
- Trask RiverTillamook County
- Necanicum RiverClatsop County
- Sandy RiverMultnomah County
- Yaquina RiverLincoln County
- Wilson RiverTillamook County
- Kilchis RiverTillamook County
- Clatskanie RiverColumbia County
- Millicoma RiverCoos County
- North Fork Nehalem RiverTillamook County
- North Fork Siuslaw RiverLane County
- Tillamook RiverTillamook County
- Little Nestucca RiverTillamook County
- West Fork Millicoma RiverCoos County
ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
Other Oregon species beside chum salmon
- Chinook Salmonfreshwater
- Coho Salmonfreshwater
- Kokaneefreshwater
The look of the water close to Chum Salmon
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Fishing for chum salmon in the Beaver State: questions
What daily bag does Oregon set for chum salmon?
For the Northwest Zone, In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. Wild salmon bag limits are determined annually. Check the zone you fish.
Who caught the Oregon record chum salmon?
It weighed 23 lb 0 oz; Roger Nelson, 1990, Kilchis River.
Which Oregon waters list chum salmon?
Start at Columbia River, Alsea River and Siuslaw River; 21 pages carry it.
Is the chum salmon limit different on some Oregon waters?
None of the exceptions mention it by name.
What season covers Oregon chum salmon?
As listed for the Northwest Zone, Closed unless noted under Exceptions. Note: Regulation changes may occur throughout the year and are posted on the MyODFW website. In-season rule changes appear on MyODFW first.
Which ODFW license lets me keep chum salmon?
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Where do I send an Oregon chum salmon record?
ODFW reviews claims; the record fish article lists what to send.
Under which name does ODFW list chum salmon?
The booklet prints Salmon, Chum and Chum Salmon.
Line up a day on Oregon chum salmon
The linked Oregon waters show launches, gauges and booklet rows.