Winter steelhead restrictions on Illinois, Rogue rivers

Beginning Dec. 1, temporary wild winter steelhead harvest restrictions will be in affect on Illinois, Rogue rivers.

Razor clamming closed Cascade Head to CA border

Razor clam harvesting is now closed from Cascade Head to the California border the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today.

Parts of Eagle Creek closed to fishing

The lowest reach of Eagle Creek on Clackamas River closed to angling Sept. 27 through Oct. 31

Coho fishing opens above Willamette Falls on Oct. 1

Several areas above Willamette Falls open to coho fishing on Oct. 1 -- including parts of the McKenzie, and mainstem, Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette.

Columbia coho, Chinook fishing open through Dec. 31

Coho and Chinook fishing on the mainstem Columbia from Buoy10 to the Hwy 395 bridge will be open through the end of the year.

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Bird harvest statistics from ODFW wildlife areas

Wondering how good hunting has been on ODFW wildlife areas? Several wildlife areas post waterfowl (duck and/or goose) and upland game bird harvest statistics on MyODFW.com. Combine recent harvest numbers with current conditions in the field to decide where to hunt.

Celebrate Bat Week!

Just in time for Halloween, International Bat Week is Oct. 24-31. Bats are a crucial part of healthy environments as they pollinate plants and control insect pests. Learn more about Oregon's 15 native bat species and how you can become a better bat neighbor.

Best bets for weekend fishing:

  • Anglers continue to catch fall Chinook in Nestucca, Tillamook and Nehalem bays.
  • Hatchery coho are starting to move into the Trask and North Fork Nehalem. (Wild coho seasons on the North Coast closed Oct. 23).
  • Coho fishing continues to be good in the Sandy, Clackamas, North Santiam and Willamette above Oregon City.
  • Lost Creek Reservoir and Hyatt, Howard Prairie, Fish Lake and Diamond Lake are all good destinations for fall trout fishing. Fish now before the first snows limit access.
  • Steelhead fishing continues to be good on the McKenzie, above Leaburg Dam, and on the Middle Fork Willamette.
  • Fall trout fishing in the hike-in lakes of the Sky and Mountain Lake wilderness areas. Trout will be biting trying to bulk up for the winter, and brook trout will be more accessible as they move closer to shore for spawning.
  • Fishing for native redband trout has been good on the Chewaucan and Blitzen rivers.
  • Trout fishing has been excellent on Campbell and Cottonwood Meadow lakes.
  • Jubilee, Wallowa and Magone lakes should provide good trout fishing into fall.
  • The lower Umatilla River remains a good bet for salmon and steelhead.
  • Steelhead fishing is picking up on the Grande Ronde River.

These examples are for demonstration purposes only. Check the zone reports for more.