Selmac has received 11,000 legal rainbow trout since mid-February with the most recent stocking of 5,000 trout happening on March 16.  Weed growth is down and all boat ramps are accessible. Power bait from shore is probably a good bet.Trollers will want to fish small wedding rings tipped with a night crawler. Or troll a leech for some early season bass. Both trout and bass fishing should be good, as there are very few weeds or crowds to deal with. 

Bluegill fishing from shore will be fair with the water temps still pretty chilly, but still a small chironomid fly under a bobber, or very small piece of worm should pick up a few fish. This can be fun for the young anglers.  As always, switching up fly colors is recommended. With the still chilly lake temperatures, warmwater fish are probably more apt to bite in the afternoon.

The Resort at Lake Selmac is under new ownership. This is a great place to pick up a fishing license, bait, ice and snacks. Check them out. Camping is also available.

Lake Selmac facilities including most campgrounds, day use, and boat ramps are operated by Josephine County Parks are currently open. More information about Josephine County Parks can be found on their website.

Lake Selmac has its share of non-native aquatic hitchhikers. Boat owners should do their part to remove as much vegetation as possible while leaving the ramp, as well as drain and dry their vessel before using another waterbody. Lake Selmac has had a recent introduction of a non-native bryozoan. Bryozoans are mossy like creatures that usually help to clean water and that are not typically harmful to humans. However, this particular species has been known to harbor a disease that can be transmitted to salmon and steelhead. Please help stop the spread of Oregon’s aquatic hitchhikers!

Anglers are reminded that only 1 bass may be harvested from Selmac per day