Idaho Fish Report
Counts at Stayton show over 870 summer steelhead have entered the upper river
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-27-2022
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No recent fishing reports. River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at over 7,000 cfs at the gauge in Mehama. Flows will be fairly volatile over the next few weeks with expected high rainfall and reservoir levels continuing to drop.
Summer steelhead counts were much improved over last year with the count now up to 5,900 fish. Counts at Stayton show over 870 summer steelhead have entered the upper river.
The coho salmon run is quite strong again this year, and so far they have counted over 16,000 adults at the Willamette Falls fish ladder as of Oct. 17. Enough of these fish have arrived in the basin that it is worth targeting them. Best opportunities to catch these fish are in the lower sections of the river below Mehama. Expectations are for another good run this year.
Anglers may see salmon actively spawning along the river. Please keep your distance and do not disturb them during this time so they can complete this vital step in their life cycle. Also, please keep your dog away from salmon carcasses as they can make dogs very ill, even fatally so, if they are consumed.
Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. Trout season below Big Cliff dam closes on Nov. 1. Bait will also be no longer allowed from Nov. 1 through April 21. Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed.
The gate at Green’s Bridge is now open.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, October 27th, 2022Ana Reservoir: Ana Reservoir Report
Applegate Reservoir: The low water ramp at French Gulch is available and being used now
Chetco River: Salmon fishing has been good for boat anglers in the estuary
Coos River: Anglers can catch rockfish around the jetties in the lower Coos Bay
Coquille River: Most smallmouth bass are in deep pools for the winter
Elk River: Anglers are picking up a few Chinook in the lower river
Garrison Lake: Cooler weather has improved fishing conditions
Lake Selmac: Trout fishing should pick up with cooler temperatures
Rogue River- Lower: Fishing has been slow in the lower river
Rogue River - Middle: Flow remains around 1190 cfs
Rogue River- Upper: Reservoir releases have dropped to their typical October levels
Sixes River: Sixes River Report
Winchuck River: Gear restrictions are in place until Nov. 3
Alsea River: Fall Chinook fishing continues to be slow on the Alsea
Necanicum River: Fall Chinook are available in the Necanicum basin
Nehalem River: Fall Chinook fishing had slowed on the bay
Nehalem River- North Fork: North Fork Nehalem River Report
Nestucca River: No retention of wild coho allowed for the remainder of 2022
Salmon River: Fall Chinook fishing has picked up on the Salmon River
Siletz River: Fall Chinook fishing continues to be slow on the Siletz
Siltcoos Lake: Coho fishing should start to pick up
Trask River: The Trask is closed to the retention of wild Chinook this year
Yaquina River: Fall Chinook fishing continues to be slow on the Yaquina
Dexter Reservoir: Dexter Reservoir Report
Quartzville Creek: After recent rains the river is up to 175 cfs
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Flows are still in excellent shape and the summer crowds are gone
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Anglers report good fishing Crane Prairie
Lake Billy Chinook: Anglers report good kokanee fishing at Lake Billy Chinook
Metolius River: The Metolius River continues to fish well
Wickiup Reservoir: The reservoir is very low at 9 percent
Imnaha River: Steelhead fishing has begun to pick up
Wallowa Lake : Wallowa Lake was stocked with rainbow trout throughout the year
Snake River- Below Hells Canyon Reservoir: Some steelhead have also been caught throughout Hells Canyon
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