With the legacy of the organization fueled by its accomplishments, the Northwest Steelheaders is moving forward in the 21st Century to translate its directional themes into programs that aim to reverse the ongoing damage to fish and their habitats by way of advocacy, education and direct intervention. 

The mission of the organization is largely carried out by its chapters.  Currently twelve in number, the individual chapters are community based groups and are part of a network of like-minded groups seeking balanced solutions to issues affecting the achievement of the Association’s mission while providing angling, habitat restoration and educational opportunities for its membership and their communities.  The grassroots character of the Chapters enables anglers in the same community to meet and share common interests as they educate and advocate for fisheries by conducting local meetings, events, restoration and enhancement, hatchery work, and river keeper activities. They also teach and mentor the future of our fisheries - Kids!

Experience has demonstrated that the prestige of a local chapter is enhanced by affiliation with a larger statewide organization such as the Association.  Having the support of local chapters increases the Association’s impact to the benefit of angling. 

With 11 active Association chapters meeting in communities throughout Oregon, you can imagine that each month a lot is going on as chapters plan their next habitat restoration project or kids fishing day event or member social gathering.  You can learn about the chapter activities by either clicking the chapter links below or attending one of the monthly chapter meetings at one of the following meeting dates and locations for each chapter (meetings for all but two chapters begin at 7:00 pm).  

All chapters welcome individual and family visitors.

Don't see a chapter in your area? If you're interested in starting a chapter of your own, go to the Form A Chapter tab on the home page and then contact the Association for more information on starting one.

For information on contact information and activities sponsored by various chapters, click on the chapter name listed below.