Upcoming Steelheaders Events
Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show 2026
When: Wednesday February 11 to Sunday February 15, 2026
Where: Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97217
We'll have a booth at the PNW Sportsmen’s Show again this year, come and see us! We will also need volunteers to set up the booth on February 10, and to run the booth throughout the show. Sign up to volunteer here!
You can find more information about the Sportsmen's Show here.
Steelhead 101 w/ Sandy River Chapter and ODFW
When: Saturday and Sunday February 21 and 22, 2026
Where: Glenn Otto Park: 1102 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Please note that the dates for this event have changed! Registration coming soon on ODFW's new registration site.
To volunteer at this event you MUST be Angler Ed certified: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/education/angling/index.asp
Winter Steelhead Egg Collection
When: February-March 2026
Where: Letz Creek Hatchery, 79244 Letz Creek Road, Lorane, OR 97451
To participate, contact Emerald Empire Chapter President Rod Fosback.
Steelhead 101 w/ Tualatin Valley Chapter
When: Saturday March 7, 2026
Save the date, further details coming soon.
Tillamook Fish-Along w/ Tualatin Valley Chapter
When: Friday March 13 to Sunday March 15, 2026
Where: Basecamp: Tillamook Fairgrounds 4-H Dorms (Tillamook County Fairgrounds)
This is the perfect opportunity for 101 graduates and seasoned members alike to practice techniques and fish alongside a great group of anglers. It's a fun, low-pressure way to get on-the-water experience and hopefully land some chrome! Read more and sign up here!
Plunking Clinic w/ Tualatin Valley Chapter
When: Friday March 27, 2026 (tentative date)
Save the date, further details coming soon.
Sandy River Clean Up
When: April 18, 2026
Where: Glen Otto Park, 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
To participate, contact Sandy River Chapter President Rob Bitney.
Columbia River Chapter Garage Sale
When: TBD, May 2026
Where: Sportsman's Warehouse, 11505 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662
To reserve a table, contact Columbia River Chapter President Don Hyde.
Upcoming Chapter Meetings
Chapter meetings are free and open to the public! All are welcome to attend.
Central Oregon Chapter Meeting (founded October 2025)
When: Third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm
Where: Worthy Brewing at 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Clackamas River Chapter Meeting (formerly McLoughlin Chapter)
When: Second Tuesday of each month at 7pm
Where: Round Table Pizza, 16550 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97267 - December and June meetings are off-site
Chapter Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/McLoughlinChapterSteelheaders/
Columbia River Chapter Meeting
When: Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
Where: Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie, WA 98606
Chapter Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaRiverChapter/
Emerald Empire Chapter Meeting
When: First Thursday of each month at 6:30pm - except July and August
Where: Sizzlers Steakhouse at Gateway, 1010 Postal Way, Springfield, OR 97477
Chapter Website: https://nwsteelheaderseec.wordpress.com/
Mid-Valley Chapter Meeting
When: First Wednesday of each month at 7pm - except June, July and August: BBQ & Picnic offsite in June
Where: The Santiam Place, 139 S Main St., Lebanon, OR 97355
Chapter Website: https://mvsteelheaders.wixsite.com/mvnwsh
Salem Chapter Meeting
When: Third Tuesday of each month at 7pm - This chapter does not meet in July or August
Where: Keizer Chamber of Commerce, 930 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, OR 97303, USA
Chapter Website: https://salemnwsteelheaders.org/author/salemnws/
Sandy River Chapter Meeting
When: First Thursday of each month at 7pm
Where: Glenn Otto Community Park, 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Chapter Website: https://www.sandyriversteelheaders.org/
Tualatin Valley Chapter Meeting
When: Second Tuesday of each month at 7pm - This chapter does not meet in July or August
Where: Hillsboro Elks Lodge #1862, 7553 NE Quatama St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Chapter Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TVSteelheaders