Oregon Fish Report
Metolius River Fish Report for 8-6-2026


The Metolius River continues to be excellent for mountain whitefish, redband trout, and bull trout

Metolius River - Metolius Springs, OR (Jefferson County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-6-2026
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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, pale morning dun, caddis, and stonefly hatches.

The Metolius is 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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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, August 6th
: ODFW Recreation Report
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Crooked River: Anglers report excellent fishing for trout and whitefish
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, August 4th

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McKay Reservoir: Be advised that McKay Reservoir is currently being used as a source of water for fire suppression
Umatilla River: Fishing for salmon and steelhead is currently closed on the Umatilla River