Idaho Fish Report
The Kilchis is fishable and on the drop
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
4-12-2023
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The Kilchis is a mostly wild steelhead river (catch-and-release only for wilds). The Kilchis is fishable and on the drop. It should be fishable through the weekend and into next week. There are steelhead throughout system. All wild steelhead must be released unharmed. Avoiding long fights and handling will reduce stress on released fish.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
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Foster Reservoir: The reservoir is slowly being refilled for the summer
Green Peter Reservoir: The reservoir is slowly filling up
Sandy River: Last week’s rain event should have raised levels enough to bring some new fish into the system
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
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