Kasey D.
4/24/2018
My husband and I were driving back to CA from PDX and saw signs for "fish viewing area ahead". A bit confused and curious, we decided to check it out. I'm SO glad we did! It's a great stop from...
Winchester Dam and Fish Ladder
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Roseburg, OR 97470
Winchester Dam, located in Roseburg, Oregon, is home to a fish counting station operated by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The dam, built in 1890, is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and has a rich history of providing water and electricity to the town of Roseburg. The fish counting station uses video cameras to monitor fish passage, allowing biologists to track populations, make management decisions, and recommend angling regulations.
Visitors to Winchester Dam can witness the fish counting process and learn about the various species that pass through, including summer and winter steelhead, spring chinook salmon, coho salmon, and migratory cutthroat trout. The dam attracts around 65,000 to 80,000 visitors annually, making it a popular destination for those interested in observing and learning about Oregon's diverse fish populations.
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4.57 reviews
Christine G.
4/18/2024
This was the first place I ever went to when I first got to Oregon in 2018. It was a wonderful climb down but going back up at my age and my disability was hard but I love it. I love going over...
Guy K.
6/14/2022
In A Nutshell: -It's not too often you can actually walk down to a dam & watch real fish inside the water like an aquarium. -You can do that at Winchester Dam and Fish Ladder, which is a National...
Rob S.
7/20/2021
If you blink you will literally miss this stop off spot. Small and on a curve just as you come across the bridge, there are minimal spaces (maybe 6) to park and check this place out. Not many...
Ron S.
7/18/2017
I love this place! If you're ever in Roseburg off of old Highway 99 just north of town you'll go through Winchester before you cross the bridge take a left to get to the park. This river is...
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