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Wenaha River

Contact Info
Umatilla National Forest - Pomeroy Ranger District
71 West Main
Pomeroy, WA 99347

Phone:
509-843-1891
Basics
Location:
20 miles from the Wenaha Forks

Description

The Wenaha River flows west to east for 20 miles from the Wenaha Forks where the North and South Forks join to form the main Wenaha to Troy, Oregon where it empties into the Grande Ronde River. The River is located almost entirely in the Wenaha - Tucannon Wilderness and in Northeast Oregon.

For those looking for a remote secluded spot to fish, the Wenaha River is for you. Wild resident populations of rainbow trout are abundant. These offer an excellent opportunity for the expert and novice fly fisherman. Access to the River is by trail only, thus making for unique fishing trips and opportunities. The Wenaha runs deep and swift with many pools holding fish. Steelhead, chinook salmon, and whitefish (along with squaw fish) are easily spotted from the trail above. There are many places along the River for camping. Although the Wenaha area reaches extremely hot temperatures during the summer months, the river itself is refreshing and cooling. There are many tributaries leading into the Wenaha. Some of these cross the state boundary between Oregon and Washington. Thus, Forest maps should be used to ensure fishing on the correct side of the border. The Wenaha is notorious for rattlesnakes, so all Forest visitors should use caution while traveling along trails and river banks. Bull trout, salmon and steelhead are protected species, so check Oregon state regulations before starting to fish.

Fishing

Fish:
Chinook Salmon
Steelhead Trout
Whitefish

Details

Location:
20 miles from the Wenaha Forks
Additional Details:

Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes.

Open to foot and horseback only.

Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.

Trail parking permit required at most trailheads.

Campsites must be located 75 feet away from live water.

Amenities

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

Troy Trailhead: quickest access to the Wenaha.

HooDoo Trail: from Troy, Oregon take Forest Service Road #62 to the west. ½ mile west of Long Meadows Guard Station, take road #6213 to the right for about three ½ miles.

Cross Canyon Trail: from Troy Oregon take Forest Service Road #62 to the west. Five miles past Long Meadows Guard Station, turn right on Road #6217 for a couple of miles to the trailhead.

Elk Flat Trail: from Troy Oregon take Forest Service Road #62 for about 22 miles to trailhead. From Tollgate, Oregon follow Road #64 for about 13 miles. Take road #6413 for about 15 miles where it intersects with Road #62 for four ½ miles to Elk Flat.


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