The North Santiam is a very diverse and rich system with a variety of fishing options. Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout (resident), Summer and Winter Steelhead and Spring Chinook Salmon are present in the system at various times of year which make the Santiam a year round fishery. Prime time to be on the Santiam is April-October to take advantage of both Steelhead runs and the native trout species fishing opportunities. Choose from several launch and end locations from Mill City to Jefferson