SalmonberryNEHALEM, Estate OREGON & Lodge Hunting | Ranching | Fly Fishing | Conservation Salmonberry Estate & Lodge NEHALEM,OREGON Introduction The Salmonberry Estate & Lodge is one of the last great strongholds of wild steelhead, salmon and sea-run cutthroat trout in the United States. It is comprised of 55+ acres of pristine, semi-private, Oregon Coast Range forest, and offers approximately 0.4 miles of the Nehalem River, and 0.2 miles of the Salmonberry River. Improvements include a custom designed 2,384 sqft 4 bed/4.5 bath house built in 1994 with San attached 2 car garage, a caretaker’s quarters, 1,300 sqft of decking overlooking the Salmonberry River, trails to a hot tub viewing deck, meditation pond, riverfront gazebo, propane fire pit, and impeccable, mature landscaping along the Salmonberry River. In addition, the property has multiple springs originating on the property. Hatchery Creek enters the Salmonberry on the property, and a micro-hydro system from Hatchery Creek produces all the power needed for the house or when not using power from the local utility. A manicured stand of cedar, hemlock, big-leaf maple, and Douglas fir with a native understory creates a park-like setting stretching from the confluence of the Salmonberry River downstream below Suicide Falls. The Salmonberry River is revered amongst the steelhead fishing community as one of the last great wild winter steelhead Ryland Moore, Associate Broker Toll Free 866.734.6100 Email [email protected] WWW.LIVEWATERPROPERTIES.COM Location Salmonberry Estate & Lodge is located at the confluence of the Salmonberry River and the Nehalem River just 20 minutes south of Highway 26, 30 minutes east of Wheeler, Oregon and 1.5 hours from Portland. In addition, the Nehalem Bay State Airport is five miles northwest of Wheeler, Oregon and approximately 30 minutes from the Salmonberry Estate & Lodge. Nehalem Bay State Airport provides a 2,350’ x 50’ asphalt runway. The Hillsboro Airport, located 50 miles from the property, can accommodate jets with a 6,000 foot asphalt runway and provides full airport services. Improvements The Salmonberry Lodge is a custom 2,384 sqft 4 bed/4.5 bath house built in 1994 with attached 2 car garage, a care- taker’s quarters, and a 1,300 sqft of decking overlooking the Salmonberry River. The house was designed to maximize views from each bedroom and living area while blending into the hillside and its surroundings. The property is well-manicured and comprised of professionally-laid mature landscaping that flows in with the native floara and numerous springs and creeks on the property feeding into the Salmonberry River. In addition to the main lodge, there is a heated gazebo along the river with a propane firepit, a meditation pond fed by springwater, and a deck with a Jacuzzi hottub overlooking the Salmonberry River a short secluded walk from the house. Another interesting feature of the Salmonberry Estate and Lodge is there is a micro-hydro system run off of Hatchery TCreek on the property. The micro-hydro system can fully support all of the power needs of the estate but it is also con- nected to the local PUD. While the Salmonberry and for halibut, rockfish, lingcod, Nehalem Rivers alone can tuna, and salmon in the provide the serious angler Live Water ocean. with years of entertainment Fishing the Salmonberry (as well as bouts of River can be compared to The Salmonberry Estate & Lodge is two things: 1) Fishing for frustration) due to the located in the heart of salmon and multiple runs throughout the steelhead country. salmon and steelhead in the year on the property, there Northwest 60 years ago, are many classic steelhead and 2) Fishing small streams and salmon rivers within a short drive of the estate, in Alaska. Currently managed as a completely not to mention the endless opportunities fishing wild and catch and release fishery for the last 15 years, the Salmonberry has been labeled by groups from December through March. These fish average such as the Native Fish Society as one of the last from 6 to 18 lbs with fish over 20 lbs caught on sustainable wild Winter steelhead runs in the United the property. The river closes to angling for these States. In addition, the Salmonberry supports sea-run rainbows April 1st to give them a chance substantial and healthy runs of both Fall Chinook to spawn undisturbed as well as let the smolts out- (first rains in September through December) and migrate. Finally, the property is host to a sustained Coho (October through January) salmon. Fall population of sea-run cutthroat trout, which can Chinook range up to 50 lbs and Coho average from grow to over 20 inches and are quite aggressive. 10 to 15 lbs. The Winter steelhead run is impressive The cutthroat follow the salmon and steelhead into and begins in December with a few stray Nehalem the rivers to feed on eggs and can be caught just hatchery fish, but with the bulk of the wild run lasting behind their bigger cousins. The following rivers are Nearby Live Water excellent fisheries in their own right and are in close proximity to the ranch. However, they are public rivers with hatchery systems and can become quite crowded with both bank anglers and drift boats during the peak of the salmon and steelhead runs. Nehalem River: Fed by the Salmonberry River among others, the Nehalem is 120 miles long and empties into the Pacific Ocean. It supports runs of Spring chinook salmon, Fall chinook salmon, hatchery coho, wild Winter steelhead and sea-run and native cutthroat trout. Trask River: Rumored to be the featured river in David James Duncan’s acclaimed novel, “The River Why”, the Trask River originates in the coast range and travels 48 miles to Tillamook Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The river plays host to substantial and healthy wild and hatchery runs of Fall chinook, Coho, and Spring Chinook salmon. Fall Chinook range up to 40 lbs Spring Chinook average around 15 lbs and Coho average from 10 to 15 lbs. The Winter steelhead run begins in December and lasts through March while Summer steelhead enter the river in July and last through October. These fish average from 5 to 15 lbs. Wilson River: Just over the hill from the Trask River is the Wilson. An excellent stream for both floating from a drift boat or fishing from the bank in the higher elevations, to trolling in the estuary, the Wilson is a larger version of the Trask and offers Fall Chinook, Spring Chinook, Coho and Winter and Summer steelhead (hatchery and native). Kilchis River: A small 25-mile long coastal stream that feeds into Tillamook Bay, the Kilchis offers Fall Chinook, Winter steelhead, as well as a small run of coho salmon and sea-run cutthroat. The Kilchis is best known for being one of two rivers in Oregon with a sustainable run of Chum salmon which come into the river in October through December and are undoubtedly the most aggressive salmon to take a fly. Miami River: Smaller than the Kilchis and just to the north, the Miami is the other river that supports a sustainable run of Chum salmon. The Miami is not boatable and public access is difficult. There are several farms that will charge a rod fee when the Chum are running. The Pacific Ocean: One of the most unique aspects of the location of the Salmonberry Estate & Lodge is its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Not only are the fish moving up the Nehalem and Salmonberry Rivers right out of the ocean, but there is also ample opportunity to catch salmon and steelhead in Nehalem Bay or out in the ocean. There are several places to put in and several different means of fishing in the Pacific Ocean and bay areas. From a small aluminum open sled for fishing and crabbing in the bays to the more sea-worthy vessels that will allow you to chase tuna and halibut 40 miles offshore, there is something for everyone. Depending on the season, one can catch halibut up to 80 lbs or bring in a limit of albacore tuna (avg. 20 lbs with a 25 fish/ person/day limit), or go bottom fishing for rockfish, lingcod and cabazon. Throwing a few crab pots over the side of the boat on your way out and picking up Dungeness crab on the way back makes for a very fun and successful day on the water. Income Opportunities The Salmonberry Lodge has been selectively rented, mostly to those looking to get away for steelhead fishermen in the Winter and Spring months. Revenue covered the property taxes and some maintenance costs on the property. The property has not been cruised for timber, but is well timbered and provide an additional source of revenue. There is also a Measure 49 claim on the property that is transferable and allows for two additional homesites on 2.5 acres each. These could be developed and sold or retained as rentals. Finally, this property is a good candidate for a conservation easement, which could generate potential tax benefits for the right individual. Recreation Hiking and Beachcombing: Sea-kayaking: An excellent way Surfing and Kite Boarding: There are miles of hiking trails to explore the many bays and Where there are waves, there and miles of beaches in the area estuaries in the area is by sea- are surfers and kite boarders. for exploring. Horseback riding kayak. Often, it can be difficult Tillamook County is famous on the beaches is a favorite of to explore these areas on foot or for its many beach breaks, locals and visitors alike and many by boat but with a sea kayak, one attracting hordes of surfers, SUP people enjoy exploring the tide can venture out to watch birds, aficionados, and kiteboarders.