Idaho Fish Report
The Crooked continues to fish well
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-12-2024
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Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam. The Crooked continues to fish well now that threat of flood control operations and high flows are over. Nymphing has been the most effective method but fly-anglers should keep an eye out for fishing rising in afternoon. Try blue wing olive or midge patterns.
Anglers are reminded that steelhead may be present in the Crooked River and that Rainbow trout over 20 inches are considered steelhead and must be released.
Crooked River anglers may encounter bull trout now that there is volitional passage at Opal Springs. Anglers who catch a bull trout should release it unharmed and report their catch to the US Fish and Wildlife Service at crookedbulltrout@fws.gov.