Oregon Fish Report
Yellowjacket Lake Fish Report for 1-28-2026


There is about four inches of clear ice on the reservoir

Yellowjacket Lake - (Harney County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-28-2026
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The area surrounding the reservoir was badly burned but the bathroom and fishing access points are in good shape. Lots of fish in the 9-10 inch range and some up to 18 inches can be found. There is about four inches of clear ice on the reservoir, use extreme caution if you venture out on the ice.




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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, January 28th

Kilchis River: The Kilchis is going to remain on the low side this week, even with a little rain
Necanicum River: There are still some fish in decent condition around
Nehalem River: Winter steelhead should be returning to the Nehalem River
Nestucca River: Fishing conditions should improve this week with a little rain and some warmer temperatures
Three Rivers: Three Rivers has winter steelhead coming back and fishing should improve this week
Wilson River: Conditions should improve this week with a little rain and warmer temperatures
Ben Irving Reservoir: Angling is slow
Cooper Creek Reservoir: The water does have some color
Coos River: Steelhead are being caught in typical locations
Coquille River: Coho spawning is complete for the most part
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
Lemolo Lake: Remains ice free and fish will be concentrated
Loon Lake: Loon Lake Report
Plat I Reservoir: Angling is slow in the areas with water
Smith River: Winter steelhead fishing is slow
Tenmile Lakes: Largemouth bass have fully transitioned to their late winter patterns
Umpqua River: Winter steelhead are being caught throughout the mainstem
Umpqua River- North : Winter steelhead fishing is slow, but early returns seem to be above the 10-year average
Umpqua River- South : Reports of steelhead are being caught throughout the river
Agency Lake: Most of the ice is gone as the wind blew most to the north end
Beulah Reservoir: Beulah is around 50 percent full
Blitzen River: The Blitzen River is currently flowing around 60 cfs
Bully Creek Reservoir: The reservoir is 59 percent full and the boat ramp is usable
Campbell Reservoir: The reservoir is likely frozen
Chickahominy Reservoir: Recent sampling indicates there are plenty of large holdover trout available
Fourmile Lake: The lake is currently 23 percent full
Upper Klamath Lake: The lake is 1.9 feet below full pool and 71 percent full
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Klamath River Report
Krumbo Reservoir: There is likely some ice but Krumbo often remains at least partially ice free throughout the winter
Lake Of The Woods: The lake is mostly frozen except near the lodge
Owyhee Reservoir: Owyhee Reservoir is 52 percent full
Sprague River- North Fork: Water tempeartures will be approaching freezing
Sprague River- South Fork : Access might be challenging due to snow

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, January 27th

EE Wilson Angling Pond: Will be stocked this week
Foster Reservoir: The reservoir elevation has dropped down to its winter low-water level
Quartzville Creek: Currently flows are around 190 cfs
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 1,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 600 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 1,500 cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Walter Wirth Lake: Will be stocked this week
Waverly Lake: Stocked last week