Illinois River Fishing Report

Illinois River - Cave Junction, OR


by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
6-7-2016
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The Illinois River is open for trout angling. Since only hatchery trout may be retained, and hatchery trout are not likely to be to be found in the Illinois River at this time of year, fishing will be primarily catch-and-release for the native cutthroat trout.




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