Idaho Fish Report

Winter steelhead fishing continues
And this may be a great weekend to hit the water. After days (weeks?) of persistent high, muddy waters, many coastal rivers could be falling into shape just in time for the weekend. Check out reports for the NW, SW and Willamette zones for more details.

Early season trout stocking is underway
It’s not too early to be thinking about trout fishing – in fact, in several North Coast and Willamette Valley fisheries stocking is well underway. Check out the 2017 stocking schedules for west side lakes/ponds and start planning your next fishing trip. East side schedules will be posted in late February or March, once biologists have a better idea when water bodies might be accessible.

Saltwater Sportsmen’s Show, Jackson County Sportsmen’s Show this weekend
Feb. 25 & 26 there will be a Saltwater Sportsmen’s Show at the fairgrounds in Salem put on by the Oregon Coalition for Educating Anglers (OCEAN). Lots of good information about fishing for salmon, tuna, bottomfish, and halibut. More information at the show’s website.

Also this weekend, Jackson Co Sportsmen’s and Outdoor Show, Jackson County Fairgrounds in Medford, Feb. 24-26.

Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show
Will be in Redmond March 2-5. For more information, visit the show’s website.

Learn to hunt and fish
Steelhead fishing, turkey hunting clinics coming up. See www.odfwcalendar.com for latest classes.

Spring bear draw results available
Visit the My Hunter Information page or call 1-866-947-6339 to find out if you drew a tag. SW Oregon tags are sold out.