Salem Chapter Northwest Steelheaders
Newsletter for October 2023
October meeting plans include election of Salem Chapter Officers for 2024
As of press time, there was no program speaker presentation scheduled for our October 17th meeting. That being the case, our meeting will focus on the election of club officers for 2024. There will also be a discussion about the upcoming ANWS Annual “Hall of Fame Banquet” to be held on November 17th at the Milwaukie Elks Lodge to see how many of our members might be interested in attending. If possible, we are hoping to have a table of 8 at the event.
Fall Coho Salmon are coming up the Willamette River and heading for the Santiams
On October 3rd, Chapter Secretary Mike Ferris had an opportunity to test the waters of the Willamette River near Meldrum Bar Park with some Fall Coho Salmon fishing. The weather was pleasant and the fishing was pretty good too. With over 19,000 Coho over Willamette Falls at Oregon City so far, these fish are still heading upstream and 464 of them have already passed the fish ladder at Bennett Dam on the North Santiam. At that rate, there should be good opportunities for success when Coho Season opens above Stayton on October 15th.
Adam Grill of Portland and Mike Ferris fishing for Coho Salmon on the Willamette River
Plans are in progress to rehabilitate and re-open Minto Park on Highway 22
Our Salem Chapter is currently in discussions with a representative of Marion County Parks to help improve the trails and fishing areas in Minto Park at a possible volunteer event scheduled for November. Further details will follow at our membership meeting. Please plan to attend.
Reminder Notice for Membership Dues
If you need to pay your annual membership dues, attached is a Membership Form for your convenience. Please return your completed form and dues payment to:
Linda Chezem – Treasurer
663 Rockwood St. SE , Salem, OR. 97306
Please note that the payment amount for annual dues has changed to $40.00 effective February 1, 2023.
P.S. Bob Johnston is looking for a working Handheld CB Radio
if anyone has one available. You may contact him at the
Salem Chapter Secretary meeting or give him a call at: 971-718-2654.
Thank You! Bob J.
————————————————————————————————-Submitted by Mike Ferris 