Idaho Fish Report
Howard Prairie Reservoir Updates
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-23-2024
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Howard Prairie is 40 percent full. The resort boat ramp is usable by small boats, but the first 40 yards or so from the ramp is shallow with a lot of weeds. This access is scheduled to remain open through October 31.
An angler caught some 11- to 14-inch trout and a smallmouth bass trolling a red wedding ring spiked with a worm behind a small dodger recently, using two split shots for weight. Another angler caught a couple of trout last weekend fishing PowerBait from shore just north of the dam.
ODFW released over 100,000 fall fingerling rainbow trout at Howard this week. Anglers should handle these 6- to 7-inch fish gently if caught, immediately releasing them unharmed. This fish will be legal-size in 2025. Anglers are reminded to remove all vegetation from gear, boots and boats before leaving Howard Prairie.
More Reports
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, October 23rd
McKay Reservoir: McKay Reservoir Closed for Fishing
Morgan Lake: Nice Rainbow Trout in Morgan Lake
Umatilla River: Good Numbers of Fish this Fall
Wallowa Lake : Kokanee still available at Wallowa Lake
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Good Trout and Bass Fishing at Crane Prairie
Deschutes River: Deschutes River (mouth to Pelton Dam) Updates
East Lake: Low Water Levels at East Lake
Haystack Reservoir: Haystack Reservoir Updates
Lake Billy Chinook: Reports of Good Fishing
Ochoco Reservoir: Reports of Good Rainbow Trout and Large Fish
Prinevile Reservoir: Fair Fishing at Prinevile Reservoir
Wickiup Reservoir: Productive Fishing at Wickiup
Detroit Reservoir: Water Levels Continue to Drop
Foster Reservoir: Foster Reservoir Updates
Quartzville Creek: Quartzville Creek Updates
Santiam River ( North Fork) : More Fish Coming Every Day
Santiam River (South Fork): Fish Will Be Available for Several Months
Willamette River: Mid Willamette River Updates
Alsea River: Alsea River Updates
Kilchis River: Fair to Good Fishing for Cutthroat Trout
Columbia River: Lower Columbia tributaries (Big Cr., Gnat Cr. Klaskanine R.) Updates
Necanicum River: Necanicum River Updates
Nehalem River: Nehalem River Updates
Nestucca River: Open to Fall Chinook Fishing!
Siuslaw River: Fishing Has Been Fair to Good
Three Rivers: Three Rivers Updates
Tillamook Bay: Still Lots of Fresh Fish Coming
Trask River: Trask River Updates
Wilson River: Open to Fall Chinook Fishing!
Yaquina River: Slow Fishing on the Yaquina
Agate Lake: Warmwater Fishing Should Be Good
Applegate Reservoir: Applegate Reservoir Updates
Applegate River: Open for Trout Fishing But NOT Salmon Fishing
Ben Irving Reservoir: Trout May Be Perking Up at Ben Irving
Chetco River: Chetco River is Still Very Low
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Fishing Should Improve for Holdover Trout
Diamond Lake: Good Spot for Trout Fishing!
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant Lake Updates
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is slowly filling
Galesville Reservoir: Good Warmwater Fishing at Galesville
Hemlock Lake: Hemlock Lake Updates
Lake Of The Woods: Great Place to Check Out Before Winter!
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Friday, October 18th
• ODFW Recreation Report
Klamath River - Upper - OR: First salmon since 1912 spotted in Oregon’s Klamath Basin months after dam removal