The words "Steelhead" and "Western Basin" usually don't go together...... We all seem to stumble into a steelhead occasionally, usually only in the early spring. Although I did see a nice 28" steelie caught near West Sister in July 2015. That fish was definately lost!

If all you want is steelies, probably best to stay east..... or head towards Wheatley, Ontario in July and August, about 35nm from Catawba. Good luck!