Great Week on Tap


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
2-3-2016
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Anglers, it's gonna be a great week.

We've got just a sampling of great fishing opportunities for you fresh out of this week’s Fish Reports

1. Steelhead fishing prospects improve on the Rogue, Illinois and Umpqua.

ODFW fish biologists report that conditions on the Rogue River are pretty much ideal from the headwaters to the mouth, as the river drops into shape for the coming week. The Illinois and Umpqua are also good prospects, as these streams have been producing fish.

2. Surplus steelhead up for grabs at Garrison Lake

Surplus hatchery steelhead were recently released into Garrison Lake in Port Orford. This lake also has a fair number of trout and offers viable alternative to river fishing when streams are blown out.

3. Lunker trout headed to Canby Pond, St. Louis Ponds

Yet another load of lunker trout is headed to Willamette Valley Ponds from Roaring River Hatchery. Early surplus brood trout are being released this week – 50 at Canby and 320 in St. Louis Ponds #6.

4. Still ice fishing to be had down south

There is still ice fishing to be had, with a couple of southern Oregon venues to consider. Lake of the Woods, Diamond Lake, and Fourmile Lake have all been iced over and producing fish for those hardy souls willing to get out on frozen water. A healthy dose of caution is advised, as these spots can become very dangerous.

And there are hundreds of other opportunities in this weeks' Fish Reports.

Photo: Jeremy Napir and Cooper Hedgecock on the West Fork Millicoma River Photo By: Kaela Knutson



More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

Illinois River: Illinois River Fish Report
Lake Marie: Lake Marie Fish Report
Lake Selmac: Stocked
Lemolo Lake: Lemolo Lake Fish Report

States set Columbia spring Chinook seasons
Columbia River

1-27-2016
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