Oregon Fish Report
Umatilla River Fish Report for 1-26-2026


Steelhead fishing has been good on the Umatilla River

Umatilla River - Umatilla, OR


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-26-2026
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Steelhead fishing has been good on the Umatilla River. Forecasted warmer weather should help make fishing even better. Anglers can expect to find fish throughout the river.

There is now a new regulation in place with a hook gap size that may not exceed 3/8 inch in the section of the Umatilla River above the CTUIR reservation. This new regulation is to protect bull trout and decrease the chance of hooking mortality. As a reminder, if you catch a bull trout, recognized by its white spots, please keep it in the water and release it as quickly as possible. Targeting bull trout is NOT allowed in the Umatilla River.




More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Monday, January 26th

Jubilee Lake: Expect ice to be on the lake this time of year
McNary Channel Ponds: Trout will likely be most active in the morning and late evening hours

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, January 22nd
: ODFW Recreation Report
Ben Irving Reservoir: Until spring conditions return, angling will be slow for warmwater fishes
Cooper Creek Reservoir: The water does have some color
Coos River: Rougher weather/waves warrant caution when fishing along the jetties
Coquille River: Steelhead are now available in all reaches up to Powers on the S.F. Coquille and LaVarne Park
Diamond Lake: Winter weather has finally arrived, and the lake is frozen over
Galesville Reservoir: The reservoir is about 40 feet lower than summer full pool
Lake Marie: Fishing has been slow, but no recent reports
Lemolo Lake: Remains ice free and fish will be concentrated
Plat I Reservoir: Angling is slow in the areas with water
Smith River: Winter steelhead fishing is slow
Tenmile Lakes: Winter steelhead are in Tenmile Creek and Eel Creek
Umpqua River: Winter steelhead are being caught throughout the mainstem
Umpqua River- North : Winter steelhead fishing is picking up and early returns seem to be above the 10-year average
Umpqua River- South : Reports of steelhead are being caught throughout the river