Idaho Fish Report
Steelhead anglers are picking up fish on a regular basis
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
2-5-2025
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Besides having cold hands, steelhead anglers are picking up fish on a regular basis. Water temperatures have dropped quite a bit, so it is a little harder getting fish to bite. Side drifting continues to be the best method, but anglers plunking spin-n-glos are also picking up a few fish.
ODFW started the angler creel surveys last week. Anglers contacted by ODFW should be prepared to show to their catch, fishing license, validation and tags.
Anglers need to have the Rogue South Coast Steelhead Validation to fish for steelhead from Dec. 1 through March 30. Anglers cannot use GUEST CHECKOUT to buy their license, validation and tag.
Anglers can learn more about the Rogue South Coast Area Steelhead regulations at MyODFW.com or in the fishing regulation book.
Anglers that see a game violation can report the violation to *OSP (*677) on a mobile device or call 1-800-452-7888. Anglers can also file complaints or potential violations concerning guides to the Oregon State Marine Board.
More Reports
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, February 5th
Umatilla River: Steelhead are still trickling into the Umatilla
Deschutes River- Lower: Trout fishing on the lower Deschutes can be slow
Hood River: Check flows before you go!
Junction City Pond: Junction City Pond Updates
Quartzville Creek: Light tackle including flies works best
Santiam River (South Fork): Still some scattered summer steelhead in the river
Sunnyside Park Pond: This pond will be stocked this week
Timber Linn Lake: Timber Linn Updates
Walter Wirth Lake: Walter Wirth Updates
Waverly Lake: Waverly Lake Updates
Kilchis River: Very low and clear conditions
Necanicum River: Necanicum is low and clear and water temperatures are cold
Nehalem River- North Fork: Fishing will be challenging this week
Nestucca River: Fishing will likely be challenging
Three Rivers: Three Rivers is very low and clear
Trask River: The Trask is low and clear this week
Wilson River: The Wilson River had a good steelhead bite
Agency Lake: Agency Lake is thawing
Ana Reservoir: Plan on fishing to be slow to fair
Campbell Reservoir: The reservoir remains likely frozen
Dog Lake: Lake is frozen
Gerber Reservoir: The reservoir can be a good ice fishing destination
Klamath River - Middle: Fishing remains very slow
Klamath River - Middle: Water temperatures are warmer
Lake Of The Woods: The lake is frozen with a ton of snow on top
Link River : Link River Updates
Lost River: The river remains mostly frozen
Phillips Reservoir: People now fishing through the ice
Pilcher Reservoir: Pilcher Reservoir Updates
Wolf Creek Reservoir: Reservoir is frozen over
Powder River: The Powder River is frozen
Sprague River: North and South Sprague River Updates
Sycan River: Fishing has been very slow below the marsh
Unity Reservoir: Can be an excellent place to catch trout
Agate Lake: Bass and panfish are available
Applegate Reservoir: Trout fishing should be good
Applegate River: Steelhead fishing pressure is starting to pick up
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