Oregon Fish Report
Metolius River Fish Report for 6-18-2026


The Metolius continues to be excellent

Metolius River - Metolius Springs, OR (Jefferson County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-18-2026
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The Metolius River continues to be excellent for mountain whitefish, redband trout, and bull trout. Nymphing with golden stonefly, midge and perdigon nymphs have been effective for trout and streamers are always a good bet for bull trout. Anglers should keep an eye out for afternoon blue wing olive, green drake, and pale morning dun hatches.

Catch-and-release for trout including bull trout. Fishing is restricted to fly-fishing only with barbless hooks upstream of Bridge 99 (Lower Bridge). The Metolius River above Allingham Campground Bridge (NF-1217) reopened May 22, 2026.

Artificial flies and lures permitted below Bridge 99 (Lower Bridge). 




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