Idaho Fish Report
River is currently running at around 1,000 cfs
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-26-2023
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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 around 1,000 cfs at the gauge in Mehama. Flows will likely be consistent for the rest of the summer.
The spring Chinook run appears to be done for the year with almost all the fish now in their spawning tributaries. Anglers can target these fish through the end of August when the fishery closes to allow the adults to spawn in peace. So far about 23,000 adult Chinook have navigated above Willamette Falls as of July 23. Success will more likely come to those who fish early or late in the day.
On the other hand, it looks like it will be another disappointing summer steelhead run this year with only 900 fish having been counted so far.
Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, July 26th, 2023Deschutes River: Deschutes River to remain open for steelhead fishing thru at least Sept. 14 after key threshold met
Ana Reservoir: People have been doing extremely well trolling and using bait on the bank
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is 48 percent full
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is at 44 percent full and dropping
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 50 percent full and dropping
Rogue River- Lower: Anglers are starting to pick up a few more Chinook in the bay
Rogue River - Middle: Current flow likely is around 1,700 cfs
Rogue River- Upper: Summer steelhead are still moving into the upper river
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Trout releases started and will run weekly through the rest of the summer
Alsea River: Sea-runs have started to pick up in the past two weeks
Necanicum River: The Necanicum opens for fall Chinook on Aug. 1
Siletz River: The Siletz has a variety of species to cast for this weekend!
Trask River: Spring Chinook fishing is slowing down in the Trask River
Green Peter Reservoir: The reservoir elevation is slowly dropping about 1 foot per day
Fish Lake is at 59 percent full
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