Idaho Fish Report

UMPQUA HIKE-IN LAKES AND FOREBAYS

Fall can be a great time to check out these lakes. With cooler weather the fish should be biting. They should remain accessible over the weekend, but the higher elevation lakes may see some snow. For a map of lakes stocked in the SW check out the ODFW's trout stocking map.

The US Forest Service has lifted most of its fire closures, but it's always a good idea to check with them before venturing out.

Working with volunteers, stocking has been completed for this year with rainbow fry. Prospective volunteers for stocking in 2025 should contact Levi.m.simmons@odfw.oregon.gov for more information.

UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM

The river remains open for hatchery Chinook and one adult wild chinook a day and five adult wild Chinook for the year from July 1 – Nov. 30. Under permanent rule you can retain up to 5 jacks (hatchery or wild Chinook jacks) Chinook should be pushing upriver and coho are being found throughout the river.

Wild coho closed October 15. The river is still open for hatchery fish.

UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH

Fishing for Chinook on the North closed July 1. Summer steelhead numbers are around the 10-year average, but very few hatchery fish have returned this year. Anglers are targeting summer steelhead as the fish are getting active. Coho are moving through as well, but there is no retention of wild fish.