Idaho Fish Report

Reservoir will be in good shape through September


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-11-2024
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The reservoir will be stocked next week with 3,000 hatchery trout.

This reservoir near Sweet Home is usually stocked several times in the spring and early fall with over 28,000 hatchery trout. Besides trout, look for smallmouth bass and yellow perch near underwater structure and drop-offs. Please remember that only kokanee and adipose fin-clipped trout may be kept as part of the 5-trout bag limit, but there are no limits on size or number of bass.

Retention of warmwater fish species such as bluegill, catfish, crappie, and yellow perch is also allowed -- no limit on size or number. Anglers report good success in the two arms of the reservoir, as well as the shoreline in between. Fishing is best when light levels are low, either early morning or late evening.

The reservoir is completely full and will be in good shape through September, after which it will slowly get drawn down to provide for winter storage. All three boat ramps are currently open. Bank fishing access is available at several access points including at Caulkins, Sunnyside, Gedney and Lewis Creek parks.

This scenic 1,200-acre reservoir on the South Santiam River is located just 30 minutes from Interstate 5. There is good bank access at several rest stops and campgrounds, and three seasonal boat ramps.





More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, September 11th
Columbia River: More fall salmon fishing in store for the Columbia River
Umatilla River: Fishing should pick up on the Umatilla
McKay Reservoir: Mix of Bass and Crappie Being Caught
Crescent Lake: Currently Closed Due to the Red Fire
Deschutes River: Best Steelhead Fishing on Deschutes, Mouth to Pelton Dam
Haystack Reservoir: Rare Opportunities on Haystack
Ochoco Reservoir: Reports of Large Fish Near Ochoco Dam
Prinevile Reservoir: Fair Fishing on Prinevile
Three Creek Lake: Reports of Excellent Fishing
Wickiup Reservoir: Continuous Reports of Productive Fishing
Clackamas River: Coho Numbers Expected to Be Solid
Clear Lake: Clear Lake Updates
Willamette River CST FK: Stocked with Trout, Salmon, and Steelheads
Fern Ridge Reservoir: Good Boat Access


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