Idaho Fish Report

Buoy 10 and fall salmon seasons

Find tips for fishing Buoy 10 and the latest salmon regulation updates for coastal rivers and streams.

Best bets for weekend fishing

• With favorable ocean conditions, fishing for salmon, tuna and bottomfish has been good.
• Anglers are still catching summer steelhead in the Nestucca, Wilson and Siletz rivers.
• The lower Deschutes has seen the best return of wild steelhead since 2015, and fishing has been good.
• Fall Chinook are swimming about in the Siletz and Rogue bays, with some fish already moving upriver.
• As evening temperatures cool, look for trout fishing to pick up in the lakes and reservoirs that were stocked this spring and summer.
• Fishing for sea-run cutthroat trout has been good in coastal rivers and streams.
• Late summer fishing in the hike-in lakes of the Cascade and Wallowa mountains, and the Sky Lakes and Mountain Lake wilderness areas can be very good.

Hunters, anglers, wildlife watchers: What to know about wildfires

Wildfire season is hitting Oregon hard. Here's what hunters and anglers should know:

• You can check for the latest fire updates and closures using the links on this webpage.
• This page will also describe ODFW policies on refunding tags and reinstating preference points.
• Access to most A&H properties in NE Oregon has reopened. See the list here.

Are you ready for your hunting season?

It's not too soon to start planning for the upcoming season. That can include getting in shape to pack out an elk, looking for sales on your favorite ammunition and doing some pre-season scouting. Use this hunter's checklist to make sure you've got everything covered before and during your hunt.