NEHALEM RIVER TAGGING STUDY 2025

Hosted by The Wilderness Calling Conservation Initiative

Lodging provided by

In collaboration with ODFW, our board members and volunteers will come together to conduct a hook and line survey on Oregon’s North Coast. The goal of this project is to tag and track Kelt Steelhead (a steelhead that has successfully spawned and is migrating back to the ocean,) using cutting edge PSAT tags. This new technology will allow us to understand where anadromous fish go in the ocean. Armed with this information, we can shape our future practices, while creating the positive change that is needed to maintain and proliferate Wild Steelhead populations.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

One week supported hook and line survey on the Nehalem and other weather permitting North Coast rivers.
Five days of fishing, six nights of lodging at the Nehalem River Inn.
Five star dining compliments of a world class chef.

Provided with mini PSAT tag, along with all technical support for tracking your fish.
Rods, reels, and flies will be provided. Participants can use their own setups if preferred.
Transportation to and from airport.
Inclusion of your name in a scientific paper related to this survey.
A lasting legacy and priceless memories for you and your loved ones.