Oregon Fish Report
Illinois River Fish Report for 12-9-2025


The Illinois River is open for trout and steelhead fishing using flies and lures only

Illinois River - Cave Junction, OR


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-9-2025
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The Illinois River is open for trout and steelhead fishing using flies and lures only. Water levels should be good until forecasted rain comes in later this weekend. Consult the fishing regulations for more information and locations open to fishing. Tributaries, including East Fork and West Fork Illinois, are closed to angling




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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
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