Fish Report
ODFW Recreation Report
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-6-2021
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Fall black bear season
Opened Aug. 1 and continues through the end of the year. The tag sale deadline is Oct. 1.
Fall Chinook special regulations
There are special regulations in place this year for the Columbia and south coast fall Chinook seasons, so be sure to check before you go. Fishing won’t pick up for a couple of weeks, but it’s not too soon to be checking out the gear and tuning up the boat.
Ocean coho season continues
Catch rates for hatchery coho have been good, and took a jump over the last week. Salmon fishing in the cooler ocean breezes is a great way to beat the summer heat. Looking to improve your chances? Check out these 10 tips for targeting ocean coho.
Wildfire closures and restrictions updates
Access for fishing and big game scouting is getting tricky
When wildfire risks are high, it pays to check on access and fire restrictions before you go. Book mark this page – it includes links to closure and restriction updates on both public and private land.
Warm weather fishing updates and guidance
Drought and low water levels persist and temperatures will be spiking again this week. Here’s what you should know about fishing in these conditions.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, July 29th, 2021Ana Reservoir: Trolling lures or flies will do a great job catching fish in this clear reservoir
Ana River: Tui chub are abundant in the river therefore casting large flies or lures can be effective for catching larger fish
Beulah Reservoir: Beulah Reservoir is 16 percent full and draining fast
Blitzen River: Water temperatures are getting into the mid 70s at Page spring most days
Bully Creek Reservoir: Currently A Fish Die Off
Delintment Lake: No Recent Reports But Fishing Should Be Good
Upper Klamath Lake: Water temperatures are extreme on the water surface but much colder in deeper water
Sun Creek: Fishing not recommended at this time
Sycan River: The Bootleg Fire is throughout the river
Warm Springs Reservoir: Smallmouth bass fishing has been good recently
Williamson River: Williamson River Report
Yellowjacket Lake: Yellowjack Lake Update
Agate Lake: Conditions are deteriorating pretty quickly out here, and water clarity is an issue
Applegate Reservoir: All three boat ramps are open
Applegate River: The river is open to trout fishing
Arizona Pond: Best fishing is in the morning or evening
Ben Irving Reservoir: Better Fishing in The AM
• Despite the warm weather anglers are still catching trout
Elk River: Most anglers are fly-fishing or casting spinners
Emigrant Reservoir: The best success out here will be targeting warmwater fish
Fish Lake : Irrigation withdrawals are continuing to make Fish Lake drop quickly
Galesville Reservoir: Galesville is very low this year
Lake Selmac: Trout anglers will want to fish near the dam and off the bottom
Rogue River- Lower: Numerous summer steelhead are being caught
Rogue River- Upper: The Hatchery Hole is Currently Closed to All Fishing
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): This is always an excellent destination to escape the Rogue Valley heat
Alsea River: Fall Chinook fishing opens on Aug. 1
Nehalem River: Some Chinook are still being caught
Salmon River: Fall Chinook fishing opens Aug. 1
Siletz River: Trout fishing in streams remains open through Oct. 31
Trask River: The Trask River from 200 ft above and 900 ft below Gold Creek at Trask Hatchery is closed July 16 to Oct. 15
Yaquina River: Fall Chinook fishing opens on Aug. 1
Clear Lake: Stocked Last Week
Detroit Reservoir: The reservoir has been stocked several times in recent weeks
McKenzie River: McKenzie River Fishing Report
Quartzville Creek: Hoot Owl regulations are in effect for this river
Salmon Creek: Salmon Creek is open to fishing all year
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: The highway along the upper North Santiam has re-opened but many places will look a lot different