Flows from the dam are around 26cfs. Anglers can check flows here.

Now that the water is cold and flows are low, smaller flies that imitate midges will probably be most effective. Nymphs and streamers can be productive between hatches. Casting spinners, and crankbaits is also effective.

During warmer days, we may start to see some mayfly hatches.

Please avoid wading and fishing in gravely areas to protect buried eggs.

ODFW is using a tagging study to evaluate brown trout distribution and movement in the Owyhee tailwater this year. If you catch a tagged fish please report it here.

tags can be left in the fish, just record the four digit number and report the river reach where you caught the fish.