Southwestern Oregon streams flowing from the coast range were noted for their production of salmon and trout. Because of habitat modification and fishing pressure, naturally spawning stocks in these streams have declined. At the same time, demand for fish for the sport and commercial fisheries has continued to climb rapidly. Part of the demand has been met by increased hatchery production. However, it has become clear that the wild stocks are important not only because of their contribution to the fishery, but because of the important genetic diversity they provide and the aesthetic value attached to them. In order to protect and enhance these naturally spawning stocks of wild fish, it has been necessary to rehabilitate habitat lost to human disturbance. This Technical Note describes the use of gabions as part of this rehabilitation effort.