Oregon Fish Report
Wallowa Lake Fish Report for 1-20-2026


Although winter is not the most popular time for kokanee fishing, fish are still available for hardy anglers

Wallowa Lake - Joseph, OR (Wallowa County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-20-2026
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Although winter is not the most popular time for kokanee fishing, fish are still available for hardy anglers. During the colder months, kokanee anglers will probably do best jigging. However, if kokanee can be seen rising, trolling near the surface can be productive.

Rainbow trout can be caught throughout the winter especially near the south end of the lake. Casting and retrieving nymphs or spinners can be effective. Lake trout can be caught in the winter by jigging large soft plastic baits.




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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, January 20th

Detroit Reservoir: Refilling the reservoir for the summer will begin on Feb. 1
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 2,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are over 750 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 2,050 cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Campbell Reservoir: The reservoir is likely freezing
Fourmile Lake: Access could be blocked by snow
Gerber Reservoir: The reservoir should be freezing
Upper Klamath Lake: The lake is starting to freeze in some locations especially Shoalwater and Howard Bay
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Klamath River Report
Lake Of The Woods: The lake is starting to freeze
Link River : Redband Trout are in the river in very low numbers
Lost River: Water quality is fair
Miller Lake: Access is unknown. You might encounter too much snow
Sprague River- North Fork: Water tempeartures will be approaching freezing
Sprague River- South Fork : Fishing will be best near Corral and Camp Creeks for brook trout
Sycan River: Fishing above the marsh would normally be the best
Thief Valley Reservoir: Thief Valley Reservoir is over 90 percent full
Grande Ronde River: With cooler weather, the river has dropped again

Once frozen over Walton Lake can provide excellent ice-fishing opportunities
Walton Lake

1-18-2026
Open to fishing all year. One frozen over Walton Lake can provide excellent ice-fishing opportunities. Walton Lake was last stocked...... Read More