Recreation Report
Southeast Zone
Recreation Report
SE Fishing
June 11, 2026
Best bets for weekend fishing
- Catch and Release for Redband Rainbow Trout with no bait will be required starting June 15 on Upper Klamath Lake including Pelican Bay, Crystal Creek, Recreation Creek, Harriman Creek, Odessa Creek, Short Creek, Pelican Bay, Fourmile Creek, Thomason Creek, Fourmile Canal, and mouth of Williamson River.
- Willow Valley Reservoir is good for largemouth bass
- Black drake mayflies will be hatching in various rivers in the Klamath Basin.
- Lake of the Woods, Miller Lake and Fourmile Lake will be good for hatchery rainbow trout
- The Wood River below Weed Road is fishing well for Brown Trout.
- Crappie fishing is slowing in Gerber Reservoir with the sporadic weather.
- Nice holdover trout in the Malheur River below Warmsprings right now.
- Crappie fishing in Owhyee Reservoir has been good.
- Perch fishing at Dog Lake has been good. Cascade Ramp at Hyatt is open.
Trout stocking
June 15-19: Fish Lake, Fourmile Lake
June 22-26: Heart Lake, Deadhorse Lake, Campbell Lake, Holbrook Reservoir, Lofton Reservoir, Miller Lake.
Check out the Trout stocking schedule.
Trout stocking maps
Check out the ODFW fishing and trout stocking maps to find nearby fishing locations, driving directions and descriptions of amenities.
Announcements
Catch-and-release only for native redband trout in Klamath Basin June 15-Oct. 31
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – ODFW is taking steps to protect native redband trout by requiring catch-and-release fishing for them and flies and artificial lures only (no bait) for all species from June 15 to Oct. 31 on Upper Klamath Lake and spring-fed creeks that feed into it.
The waterbodies impacted are Klamath Lake (including Pelican Bay), Crystal Creek, Fourmile Creek, Fourmile Canal, Harriman Creek, Odessa Creek, Recreation Creek, Short Creek, and Thomason Creek. This rule change will temporarily align regulations with those on the Wood and Williamson Rivers, their tributaries, and Agency Lake, where angling is limited to catch‑and‑release using flies and artificial lures. (Reminder that redband trout, a native inland subspecies of rainbow trout, are managed under "rainbow trout" bag limits and seasons in the regulations.)
After on-going recent declines, staff observed record‑low counts of native redband trout at nearly all spawning locations during the 2025–2026 winter spawning season. Drought, poor lake conditions, and a number of other factors have impacted these populations and led to this decline.
The Klamath Basin has experienced numerous prolonged droughts in recent years. Flows in the Wood and Williamson Rivers have trended downward, impacting juvenile redband trout survival and the available adult spawning habitat. The significant decline in spawning suckers observed over the last two years has also depleted the food base for redband trout within these waterways.
The Klamath Basin is potentially seeing a delayed response to prior drought conditions, with trout hatched from 2020 through 2022, that are now spawning as adults, most impacted. Biologists are hopeful that there is a larger class of fish spawned after 2022 that will soon reach adulthood and bolster population numbers.
"These are highly unique populations of rainbow trout that are adapted to live in the Klamath Basin, but the constantly changing environmental conditions they are experiencing has resulted in a boom and bust cycle. Unfortunately, we are in the bust phase." said Benji Ramirez, Klamath District Fish Biologist. "This temporary rule is intended to help these fish get through the summer and survive to spawn this winter.
"Our goal is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the population and return to a regular fishing season in the future," Ramirez continued. "But for now, it's important that we take steps to protect these fish."
Each year in late May or early June, deteriorating water quality in Upper Klamath Lake forces fish to move into cold‑water refuge areas in the lake and nearby groundwater‑fed tributaries. These fish spawn in the groundwater‑fed tributaries and move into the lake to feed when water quality allows.
These seasonal shifts to cold-water refuges concentrate large numbers of fish in small areas with better water quality, making them especially vulnerable to angling pressure. Closing harvest during this time will give more adult fish in these refuges a higher chance of surviving to spawn.
These angling rule changes are just one way to help native fish recover. State, federal, and non‑profit partners throughout the Klamath Basin have also been working on major habitat restoration projects to improve water quality and create better conditions for fish and other wildlife.
ODFW encourages anglers to take advantage of unlimited harvest opportunities for yellow perch, especially in the Williamson River and Crystal Creek. The Klamath Basin also has excellent brook trout fisheries with no harvest limits.
Catch-and-release tips
To reduce stress and improve survival of released fish, anglers are encouraged to follow these best practices for catch‑and‑release fishing:
• Use rubberized nets to prevent snagging and reduce injury.
• Keep fish in the water while removing hooks.
• Avoid beaching fish and minimize the time they spend out of the water.
• Use barbless hooks to make release quicker and less harmful.
• Land fish promptly to prevent over‑exhaustion.
• Wet hands before handling fish to protect their slime layer.
• Use pliers or a hook‑removal tool to speed up release.
• Gently support fish in the water until they swim away on their own.
• Avoid fishing during periods of high-water temperatures or poor water quality when fish are already stressed.
If your favorite fishing spot is no longer listed - It's probably because that river, lake or reservoir is closed for the season, inaccessible due to snow and bad roads, or offers limited fishing opportunities during the year. These waterbodies will re-appear in the Recreation Report when they re-open in the spring, or when access and/or opportunity improves.
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Updates by waterbody
AGENCY LAKE (including Straits): Redband trout, yellow perch, brown trout
Algae has been abundant throughout the lake but lessened during the last major storm. Water temperature declined significantly and Redband Trout remain scattered throughout the lake. The Petric Park Boat Ramp is open with docks installed. The Henzel Park Boat Ramp docks are in. Angling remains slow for Redband Trout. Try for yellow perch at the mouth of Sevenmile Canal. The lake is approximately 1.7 foot below full pool.
Redband Trout numbers are down due to record setting drought in 2020 through 2022, resulting in poor survival of juvenile redband trout and subsequent recruitment into the adult population.
Closed to angling for salmon. Open year-round for Redband Trout. Agency Lake regulations are catch-and-release for redband/rainbow trout with no bait allowed (artificial flies and lures only). The boundary of Agency Lake is the south end of the Straits. This change is due to record low spawning escapement for trophy redband trout throughout the Klamath Basin in 2020. ODFW also encourages the use of single barbless hooks in this fishery, not removing the fish from the water, and using catch-and-release rubber nets. Brown Trout are rare in the catch but there is no size or bag limit.
Please report any redband trout captured with radio tags. These radio tags will look like fishing line coming from the lower abdomen area. These juvenile redband trout were tagged in spring of 2021. Last updated 6/10/26
ANA RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, hybrid bass
Water levels in this reservoir are back to full pool and all boats can be launched. Bank fishing continues to be good for rainbow trout. Trolling lures can be effective for both trout and hybrid bass. If you fish from ODFW property on the south side of the reservoir you will need a wildlife area parking permit. Please place the permit on your dash.
There have Not been any recent fishing reports for hybrid bass. Bait fishing is a proven method for catching hybrid bass but fly-fishing and casting Rapalas are also effective when these fish are feeding. Rapalas that imitate tui chub and rainbow trout, favorite food sources for hybrid bass, are good bets for catching these fish. On sunny days you will need to fish deeper than cloudy days. Last updated 6/1/26
Read 12 tips for catching wipers in Ana Reservoir.
ANA RIVER: Rainbow trout
There have Not been any recent fishing reports. Ana River is a great match-the-hatch fly-fishing river with good hatches throughout the year. Hatches typically occur during the afternoon from 12-3 p.m. Small blue-winged olive mayfly hatches are typically best on overcast days with light rain. You do need an ODFW wildlife area parking permit to park along the river. Place the permit on your dash.
Flyfishing with beadheads under a bobber work as well as stripping minnow patterns in low light conditions. Tui chub are abundant in the river, therefore casting large flies or lures can be effective for catching larger fish.
Patience is key when fishing this river. Seeing fish rising throughout the day is one thing, but to match the hatch and become efficient at fooling these wary trout is another. Keep at it and you never know when you will set the hook on a 25-inch trout! Bait fishing is allowed, and anglers can keep 5 trout per day. Last updated 6/1/26
ANNIE CREEK: Brook trout, brown trout, bull trout and redband trout
Flows are a little higher than base flow and cold. Open year round with bait allowed. Annie Creek is typically always slow even in ideal conditions. This is due to low productivity and cold water.
Most of the creek is dominated by small brook trout up to 10 inches. Brown trout are rare and redband trout are highly unlikely in the catch. Please report any bull trout or redband/rainbow trout caught in the creek to ODFW at (541) 883-5732. Access is available year-round off Hwy. 62 at the USFS snow park. Access is also available south of the Snow Park off Sun Pass State Forest. There is plenty of public property on USFS, State Forest and Crater Lake National Park. Fishing is regulated by the National Park (541) 594-3000.
Several waterfalls occur on the creek inside Crater Lake National Park offering exceptional views. Last updated 5/27/26
ANTELOPE RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, largemouth bass
No recent reports. Last updated 4/1/26
BALM CREEK RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout
Anglers recently have done well fishing for rainbow trout. Last updated 6/9/26
BECK KIWANIS POND, Ontario: Trout, bluegill, largemouth bass
Stocked this spring with Rainbow Trout. Fishing for Bluegill should be heating up. Last updated 5/6/26
BEULAH RESERVOIR: Redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout
Beulah is around 80% full. Trolling for large Rainbows can be productive this time of year. Fly fishing will be more productive near the inlet as water temperatures rise.
There are bull trout in the reservoir, if you catch a bull trout, you must release it unharmed. Last updated 5/6/26
BIG ROCK RESERVOIR: Rainbow Trout, cutthroat trout
This reservoir is low, but fishing has been very good. Casting lures and flies from the bank is the way to catch these fish. A perfect place to take kids and catch stringers of fish in the desert. Last updated 6/1/2026
BLITZEN RIVER: Redband trout
The Blitzen River is currently flowing around 180cfs, and water temperatures are in the 50's. There are some quality fish out there right now. Fly fishing around Page Springs has been good recently. Should be some nice incest hatches occurring right now. If you are looking for some solitude the Blitzen will not disappoint. Last updated 5/6/26
BURNS POND: Trout
Burns pond was recently stocked and there are some larger holdover trout available from last fall. Last updated 5/6/26
BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR: bass, catfish, crappie, rainbow trout
The reservoir is around 85% full and the boat ramp is usable. Bass and crappie fishing should be great right now. Last updated 5/6/26
CAMPBELL LAKE: Rainbow trout, brook trout
There have not been any recent fishing reports. The boat ramp and dock are in poor shape but usable. This is a great time of year to troll for holdover rainbow trout. There should be plenty of large fish that are hungry. Bank fishing is also productive. Please report to the Lakeview office if you catch brook trout at (541) 947-2950. Last update 6/1/26
CAMPBELL RESERVOIR: Redband trout, largemouth bass, white and black crappie, bluegill
The recent storm has slowed fishing. When warmer weather returns crappie and bass should be biting! The best bet will likely be for largemouth bass ranging from 10-14 inches. Open all year with bait allowed. BLM, ODFW and USBR stocked a total of 431 crappie in April 2024 ranging in size from 8-14 inches. There is no boat ramp and limited public access. A small pontoon boat or kayak is best. You need a boat you can push off the trailer and reload in shallow water. Best fishing is along the willows and submerged vegetation line near the deeper water along the dam face. The reservoir is mostly shallow therefore casting a long distance might be necessary to reach fish if fishing from shore. A boat is highly recommended.
The reservoir was dry in summer of 2022. All fish perished. ODFW and BLM stocked many size classes of largemouth bass and a few crappie in 2023. Catch-and-release is encouraged to allow for establishment of fish populations. There might also be a few redband trout around. Last updated 6/10/26
CHERRY CREEK: Brook trout and redband trout
Open all year. Water temperature is cold. Fishing should be slow. Flows are perfect for fishing but crystal clear. Concentrate on the deep pools where turbulent water exists.
This creek is very small; well-suited to fly-fishing. Brook trout are more abundant higher in the system. A very big fish in the creek is 10 inches.
The Cherry Creek trail parallels the creek and leads to many productive wilderness lakes. One of the best waterfalls in the basin is just off the trail.
ODFW encourages unlimited harvest of brook trout. Recent sampling showed high densities of brook trout and redband trout lower on the creek near the snowmobile bridge below the primary irrigation diversion. The redband trout in this creek are some of the prettiest around. Last updated 6/10/26
CHEWAUCAN RIVER: Redband trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead
Fishing should be great right now. Flyfishing is a great method on this river, but lures can also be productive. Remember there is a lot of private property so be careful where you fish. There are plenty of campgrounds available on the lower section of river. Last updated 6/1/26
CHICKAHOMINY RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout
The reservoir still has plenty of water and conditions have been ideal. There are quality holdover trout available this spring and fishing has been productive. Popular fly patterns include leeches, scuds, chironomids, and streamers. Anglers have reported success with spinners, powerbait, and trolling as well.
Many fish have a heavy parasite load this year. Infected fish are safe to consume, follow the dry protocol with fishing gear and boats. Last updated 5/6/26
CORRAL CREEK (SF Sprague): Brook trout and brown trout
Open year-round. Bait is allowed. Worms on small hooks will have great success. No limit on brook and brown trout. Best fishing near the confluence with SF Sprague River at the beaver pond complex.
Catch is typically dominated by brook trout with brown trout making up about 5 percent of catch. Please release adipose clipped brook trout. There is also a campground near the creek. Last updated 6/10/26
COTTONWOOD MEADOW LAKE: Rainbow trout, brook trout
Fishing should continue to be good until water temperatures get too high. The best way to catch these trout is trolling lures or flies. Casting from a boat can also be productive but fishermen need to constantly move around the lake to find fish. There are large beds of vegetation throughout the lake that create an enormous amount of insect life. Try parking near the edge and casting in deeper pockets of vegetation to catch larger trout. Most fish caught are in the 10-14" range, but there are 22" rainbow trout in this lake. Bank fishing can be productive, but steer clear of shallow water with abundant vegetation. Last update 6/1/26
CROOKED CREEK (Klamath Co): Redband trout, brook trout and brown trout
Opening day was very slow on Crooked Creek. Most of the creek is located on private property. There is public access above highway 62. Very few fish are in this reach. Small brook trout are in the spring fed areas. Catch and release for rainbow trout and no bait allowed. Last updated 6/1/26
CRYSTAL CREEK Redband trout and yellow perch
All of Crystal Creek will go to catch and release for Redband Trout with no bait allowed starting June 15 through the rest of the open fishing season on October 31. Crystal Creek was fair fishing for Redband Trout on opening day on May 22. There are a lot of tui chub and blue chub in the creek currently. Imitations that mimic minnows will work well. Closed to angling for salmon. Last updated 6/10/26
DEADHORSE LAKE: Rainbow trout
There have not been any recent fishing reports, but fishing for holdover trout should be good. With the meager winter we had a lot of rainbow trout should have overwintered. The boat ramp and dock are fair but be careful. Trolling on the far side of the lake is usually best. Bank fishing can be productive but keep moving until you find active feeding fish. Last updated 6/1/26
DEEP CREEK: Redband trout
Flows are fairly low for this time of year, but fishing should be good. Upper Deep Creek is fairly small, so flyfishing is ideal. Casting nymphs or swinging flies will catch both redband and brook trout. Small lures are an option if the fisherman is crafty.
Lower Deep Creek can be great fishing at this time of year. Hatches of mayflies and caddis flies can produce exciting dry fly options, but as always underwater presentations can produce more redband trout. Casting lures in the lower portions is much more productive. Last updated 6/1/26
DELINTMENT LAKE: Rainbow trout
There are plenty of holdover trout available in Delintment Lake this year. Angling has been good recently and access to the lake is almost completely snow free. Last Updated 5/6/2026
DOG LAKE: Crappie, Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, Brown bullhead
Perch fishing for 8"-12" sized fish is very good right now. Bass fishing is slowing down. Crappie and bluegill can be caught if you know where to find them. Fishing from a boat is the best option on this lake as vegetation reduces available casting locations from the bank. Bait fishing with worms under a bobber or casting various crappie plastic baits will catch plenty of fish. The best fishing of the day in early spring is during the evening time when the water is at its highest. Last updated 6/1/26
DUNCAN RESERVOIR: Rainbow Trout
This reservoir is more than half full. There have not been any recent fishing reports, but there should be plenty of holdovers and stocked trout that would like to get caught. There is a boat ramp available and trolling lures and flies is a great way to target these fish. There are also campsites available to stay the night and fish from the bank. Last updated 6/1/26
FISH LAKE (Steens Mountain): Rainbow trout, brook trout
The Steens Loop Road is closed to Fish Lake. contact the Burns BLM office for a winter recreation permit and access to the lake throughout the winter. The lake was stocked with trophy and legal sized rainbow trout in 2026. Many of the fish have a heavy parasite load this year but can still be consumed. Last Updated 5/6/26
FORT CREEK: Brown trout, redband trout, brook trout, bull trout
Fort Creek is an 80cfs clear, cold spring creek. Fishing is always slow on the public section of Fort Creek. There are a few small brook trout and brown trout near the headwaters. Most of the creek is on private land Last updated 6/1/26
FOURMILE CREEK (CANAL) (tributary to Agency Lake): Brook trout, brown trout, redband trout, yellow perch
Fourmile Creek and Canal will go to catch and release for Redband Trout starting June 15 through October 31. Closed to angling for salmon. Fourmile Creek is open year-round. You can park off the Westside Road at the headwater springs at Fourmile Springs and launch kayaks or small boats. Fishing is slow for brook trout. Last updated 6/10/26
Check Fourmile Canal Flow
FOURMILE LAKE: Hatchery rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee, brook trout
The lake was stocked with trophy and legal rainbow trout. Access is currently available. The northwest side of the lake is best for Brook Trout and within the flooded timber area. The lake is currently 9 percent full. The lake is clear and cold this time of year therefore Brook Trout and Lake Trout can be caught from shore.
There is not an improved boat ramp or dock on site. You will need to back your boat down the beach. Large boats will be very difficult to launch.
Check Fourmile Lake Levels
Please report any kokanee caught from the lake. You can also call Lake of the Woods Resort for updates. Last updated 6/10/26
GERBER RESERVOIR: White and black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead and largemouth bass
Crappie fishing has been good at times. Fishing should improve for brown bullhead using bait on the bottom. Fishing for all warmwater species should be good with returning warmer weather. There are some nice yellow perch in the reservoir. Largemouth bass are rare in the catch.
The reservoir is 60 percent full. Call the Klamath Falls BLM office for updated information. There are campgrounds, a fish cleaning station, and two nice boat ramps with docks.
Gerber Reservoir is a large turbid reservoir with good bank access. Most of the reservoir is on BLM property. Open all year. Last updated 6/10/26
HAINES POND: Rainbow trout
Haines pond is very low, and the water level will likely not rise this year due to the low snowpack. It will not be stocked this year. Last updated 4/7/26
HEART LAKE: Rainbow trout
Fishing has been good for holdover and stocked trout from the bank and in boats. The boat ramp is still horrendous, but small trailers can still be launched if you're careful. Trolling is a great way to reach these hungry fish. Bait fishing from the bank is also a proven method to catch these trout. Last updated 6/1/26
HOLBROOK RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout
This reservoir was stocked in May with legal and trophy sized rainbow trout. Fishing for rainbow trout last fall was great and hopefully those fish held over this past winter and are hungry this spring. Trolling and casting bait and lures from the bank are good options. Last updated 6/1/26
Juniper Lake (east of Steens Mtn): rainbow trout
Juniper Lake was stocked in 2024 with fingerling rainbow trout. These fingerlings grew rapidly and were up to 14 inches in May 2025.
No recent reports but if the water clarity has improved fishing should be great . Last Updated 5/6/26
UPPER KLAMATH LAKE: Native redband trout, yellow perch, kokanee, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead, tui chub and blue chub
Catch and release for Redband (Rainbow) Trout will be required starting on June 15 through October 31 with no bait allowed. This includes Pelican Bay and tributaries Crystal Creek, Recreation Creek, Harriman Creek, Odessa Creek, Short Creek, Pelican Bay, Fourmile Creek, Thomason Creek, Fourmile Canal, and mouth of Williamson River.
Redband Trout have been tagged with acoustic tags from Link River Dam to Shoalwater Bay boat ramp. Please release these tagged Redband Trout. They will have two purple stitches or a scar on the belly. This study will help improve the understanding of how Redband Trout move and use Upper Klamath Lake and tributaries.
Closed to angling for salmon. The lake is open to fishing all year. Fishing is very slow in the main lake Visibility is approximately one foot. Algae has started early this year and most of Eagle Ridge is already showing abundant algae. Redband Trout are still scattered around the lake. Lures or flies that mimic minnows, sculpins, leeches or midges work best. Fat head minnows and age one blue chub are abundant in schools in the shallows. Please remember that nets or minnow traps of any type cannot be used to catch any species of fish. This includes minnows to use for bait. See page 20 of the Sport Fishing Regulations for legal harvest methods for minnows and chubs.
ODFW encourages catch-and-release on this fishery due to record low spawning numbers in 2020 and 2026, very low numbers in 2019 and 2025 and the record setting drought from 2020 through 2022 which reduced survival. Redband numbers in the Williamson were also very poor the past two years. Please fight your fish quickly and then release your fish immediately without removing it from the water. Releasing fish is easier with barbless hooks. Using a very good rubber net also reduces the likelihood of removing valuable scales and slime.
The lake is 1.8 feet below full pool and 73 percent full.
Please remember that once you retain your one redband/rainbow trout limit you must stop fishing for redband/rainbow trout. Also, all radio tagged redband trout must be released unharmed. Redband trout will have what looks to be fishing line coming from the abdomen. Last updated 6/10/26
KLAMATH RIVER: Native redband trout, rainbow trout
Keno Dam Downstream to Highway 66
This section of the river closes after June 15 and opens again October 1. Flows have declined to 965cfs. Turbidity has declined. Fishing will be improving as all Redband/Rainbow Trout have returned from spawning. Closed to fishing for salmon. No bait allowed. Only one redband-rainbow between 12-15 inches can be kept per day. Once you retain your limit of Redband-Rainbow you must cease fishing for this species. Water temperatures have decreased. Fish should be feeding heavily. Good hatches of mayflies and caddisflies continue.
Fishing has been slow for redband-rainbow trout is this reach. The population is still recovering from three years of unprecedented drought from 2020 through 2022. In the spring the Redband-rainbows eat minnows such as fat head minnow, blue chub, tui chub and sculpin and many caddisflies and mayflies that are hatching. Flies and lures that mimic these items will work well. Leeches and scuds are also quite abundant. Lures that mimic crayfish can also work well.
Wading the river is treacherous. A wading staff, wading belt and excellent wading shoes with studs is a must when wading down here. Flies that are dead drifted near the bottom work better than swinging flies in most cases. Last updated 6/10/26
Hwy 66 Bridge downstream to Moonshine Falls Raft Launch
Closed to salmon fishing. No bait allowed. Open all year. Flows are fair for fishing. This section of river is open year-round. Fishing is not recommended in this section due to difficult access. Regulations changed Jan. 1, 2024, to a bag limit of one redband rainbow trout per day in the 12- to 15-inch size class. This is to protect large redband trout spawners, chinook, coho and steelhead smolts and Chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead adults. Last updated 6/10/26
Moonshine Falls Raft Launch to State Line with California
Closed to salmon fishing. No bait fishing. Open all year for trout fishing.
Flows are at an okay level for fishing. Concentrate your efforts around the back eddies and foam lines. Patterns and lures that mimic crayfish, golden stonefly nymphs and adults, salmonfly nymphs and adults, small mayflies, caddisflies larva and adults, and leeches should work well. Panther Martin spinners can work well down there. Recent electrofishing upstream showed extreme density of leeches and an excellent population of scuds. These Redband-Rainbow are fish eaters as well therefore try patterns or lures that mimic forage fish. There are good mayfly and caddisfly hatches ongoing. Most rainbow redband trout are running 10 to 12 inches. All gates to access the river are open now. Access to the Klamath River is also available from the Topsy Grade Road or traveling through Dorris as well. Topsy Grade Road can have large potholes. Click here for Klamath River flow and turbidity.
Regulations changed on Jan. 1, 2024, to a bag limit of one redband-rainbow trout per day in the 12- to 15-inch size class. This is to protect large redband trout spawners, chinook, coho and steelhead smolts, and Chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead adults. Last updated 6/10/26
KRUMBO RESERVOIR: Trout, bass
The reservoir was stocked this spring with 13,000 legal rainbow trout. Flies, lures, and bait are all effective ways to catch trout in Krumbo. Fishing has been good recently and some nice holdover trout are being caught. Bass fishing has been good as well. Contact Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for more information (541) 493-2612. Last Updated 5/6/2026
LAKE EWAUNA-KLAMATH RIVER (Above Keno Dam to Link River): Redband trout, largemouth bass, Sacramento perch, yellow perch, crappie, brown bullhead, goldfish, tui and blue chub
Closed to salmon fishing. Fishing is possible and warming up for warmwater species.
Limited sampling with a drift boat electro fisher in late March 2025 found three age classes (4-12 inches) of largemouth bass around the eastern shore near the Miller Island Boat ramp. This was surprising and if representative of the river, there should be good numbers of bass. Two nice largemouth bass were caught from the dock at the boat ramp at Veterans Park in spring 2025. Last year's very poor water quality and dissolved oxygen might have killed many of the warmwater fish rearing in this area.
Largemouth were found at large wood and the dock along the shoreline. Yellow perch and pumpkinseed were also captured. This is a very large area, and anglers might be able to find largemouth bass and yellow perch. Look for areas of water return from wetlands or pumps. The area near Lake Ewauna and below the Tule Smoke Hunt Club (Rat Club) are places to focus. The side channel area near the island below Hwy 140 bridge might also be worth some effort. Water temperatures continue to be good for bass fishing. Last updated 6/1/26
LAKE OF THE WOODS: Yellow perch, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead catfish, crappie, kokanee, brown trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brook trout, tui chub
Lake of the Woods was stocked with trophy and legal rainbow trout last week. For recent fishing updates call the Lake of the Woods resort at 1-866-201-4194 (option 4). The lake is dominated by stunted yellow perch. Very small bait and hooks will catch these fish. Fishing will be good for yellow perch. They will be schooling.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing is picking up. Best fishing for largemouth is along the lily pads on the northeast side of the lake.
You can also visit Lake of the Wood's website to observe current conditions at the lake. Click on the front of this link. Once on the website scroll down and click on the right-side video link for a live video of current conditions on the lake at the Lodge. Last updated 6/10/26
LINK RIVER: Redband and rainbow trout
Closed to fishing for salmon. Check Link River Flows. Redband Trout are in the river in low numbers. A few Redband Trout are being caught. Redband Trout are typically absent from the river by June 15.
ODFW also encourages the use of single barbless hooks in this fishery, not removing fish from the water and catch-and-release rubber nets. Open year round with catch-and-release only for redband trout. No bait allowed. No angling allowed 200 feet above and 200 feet below Link River Dam. Last updated 6/10/26
LOFTON RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout
There have not been any recent fishing reports. It has been stocked with over 2,000 rainbow trout recently. Trolling with lures and flies are good ways to catch rainbow trout as is drowning bait from the bank. There should be plenty of holdover rainbow trout from 2025 stockings. Last updated 6/1/26
LONG CREEK: Brook trout, redband trout, bull trout
Open to fishing all year. Best fishing will be just above the Nature Conservancy boundary with Green Diamond. The canyon section has more Redband Trout and the meadow areas with beaver dams higher up in the watershed transition to 100% brook trout. Last updated 6/1/26
LOST RIVER: Largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, tui and blue chub.
Water quality is fair. Fishing for Brown Bullhead is your best bet, but fishing is slow. Another option is to look for the yellow perch schools. Lost River is open year-round with bait allowed. Good access points are at Big Springs Park in Bonanza and at Crystal Springs bridge and boat ramp. The bridge is designed to fish from. Fishing for yellow perch is your best bet. Fishing for largemouth bass should be good around the Big Springs Park area. Last updated 5/13/26
MALHEUR RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout
Sampling last fall showed there are some very nice trout in Malheur Reservoir right now. No recent reports on catch rates but conditions should be ideal. Last Updated 5/6/26
MALHEUR RIVER: Rainbow trout
Below Warmsprings Reservoir
Flows from the dam are now underway and the water is a bit murky. Fishing has been good this spring in and around the Riverside Wildlife Area. Nymphs and streamers are consistent producers throughout the irrigation season with higher murky water. Last Updated 5/6/26
Above Warmsprings Reservoir
Fishing for wild Redband and Brook Trout on Malheur National Forest should be great right now. Flows are low and clear and insect hatches should be in full swing.
Fishing for smallmouth between Drewsey and the reservoir has been picking up. Flows are now around 90cfs. At the gage below Drewsey all bull trout must be released unharmed. Last Updated 5/6/26
MANN LAKE:
Mann Lake was stocked with fingerling Lahontan Cutthroat in October. These fish were around three inches long but will likely grow fast and provide a good fishery in coming years. If you are in the Mann Lake area, give Juniper Lake a try, there will be some nice holdover Rainbows available. Last Updated 5/6/26
MILLER LAKE: Brown, rainbow, brook trout and kokanee
Access is available. The lake was stocked with Trophy and Legal Rainbow Trout. Best fishing is from a boat and trolling with downriggers for big Brown Trout, which typically feed on small kokanee this time of year. The best area for fly fishing for smaller brown trout is the southeast end where there is some aquatic macrophyte growth. The Callibaetis hatch should be good. Carpenter ants should be flying as well. Fishing can be ok from shore all along the campground section for rainbow trout. Miller Creek has abundant small Brook Trout with an occasional Brown Trout or Rainbow Trout. Bait is allowed in Miller Lake and Miller Creek
Call the USFS in Chiloquin for more information, (541) 783-4001. Last updated 6/10/26
MOON RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, largemouth bass
Recent sampling showed moon is loaded with nice trout and some very fat bass. The water is currently murky. If the water clears, fishing will improve. We anticipate this reservoir will reach deadpool this summer so get out and take advantage of some great fishing before it's gone. Last Updated 5/6/2026
OWYHEE RESERVOIR: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish
Owyhee Reservoir is around 63% full, all boat ramps are open except for the county ramp near the dam. No reports on bass catch rates recently but fishing should be picking up.
Black Crappie are abundant right now, but most are quite small and range from 8-10 inches. Crappie can be found throughout the reservoir.
Bass fishing has been good this year. Some bass may still be spawning depending on where they are at in the reservoir.
Channel catfish are abundant in the reservoir, the best places to target catfish are relatively shallow flats throughout the reservoir. The best catfishing can be found in the Leslie Gulch area. Last Updated 5/6/2026
OWYHEE RIVER (Lower): Brown trout, hatchery rainbow trout
Flows from the dam are around 156cfs. Anglers can check flows here.
There are various insect hatches going on right now including caddis, baetis, and PMD mayflies. ODFW is using a tagging study to evaluate trout distribution and movement in the Owyhee tailwater this year. If you catch a tagged fish, please report it here.
Tags can be left in the fish, just record the four or five-digit number and report the river reach where you caught the fish. Last Updated 5/6/2026
PHILLIPS RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, yellow perch
Anglers have been catching perch along with some tiger muskie and bass. Many of the tiger muskie should now exceed 30" in length.
Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels. Last updated 6/8/26
PILCHER AND WOLF CREEK RESERVOIRS: Trout, crappie
Both reservoirs are low. Wolf Creek is extremely low making the launch unusable for trailered boats. There are temporary rules in place for both reservoirs. You can see them here.
Trout fishing has been good on both reservoirs.
Last updated 6/8/26
PIUTE RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, Cutthroat Trout
This reservoir is about half full at this time. Fishermen have been catching both Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout recently. A small craft can be launched at this site, but most of the fishermen fish near the dam on the bank. Bait fishing has been working, but lures and flies cast along the bank can catch fish. Last updated 6/1/26
POISON CREEK RESERVOIR (Grant County): Rainbow trout
Poison Creek Reservoir was stocked this week with 700 legal sized rainbows.
Legal trout stocked last spring are now 16-18". There are some larger holdover fish available. Last Updated 5/6/2026
POLE CREEK RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, crappie
Recent samplings showed the reservoir is loaded with small crappie which is limiting trout growth. Despite the crappie, there are a few nice holdover rainbow trout available up to 17 inches and some Lahontan cutthroat that were stocked last year in the 16-inch range. Last Updated 5/6/26
POWDER RIVER: Rainbow trout, bass, catfish
No recent reports. Last updated 6/11/26
PRIDAY RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout
This reservoir is almost full. It was stocked with 200 legal rainbow trout in mid-March, but there are plenty of holdover trout in the 16" range. A lot of the feeding is done fairly close to shore so hold off on the power casts at this reservoir and keep moving around to find fish.
Priday Reservoir is on some BLM property, but most of the reservoir lies on private property. Please respect the area by staying on main roads and by cleaning up after yourselves and others so all can enjoy fishing in the future. Last updated 6/1/26
ROUND VALLEY RESERVOIR: Largemouth bass
BLM and ODFW stocked 140 largemouth bass last year ranging from 6 to 14 inches. The lake had a lot of water. There is little structure on the lake. The lake can be turbid. Small boats can be launched by hand.
SEVENMILE CREEK (CANAL): Brook trout, brown trout, redband trout, yellow perch
Closed to angling for salmon. Open all year. Catch-and-release for redband/rainbow trout with no bait allowed from Agency Lake to Nicholson Road. Brook Trout fishing above Nicholson Road can be good in the some of the deeper beaver pond areas.
The mouth of Sevenmile Creek at Agency Lake is slow for yellow perch. You can access this area by hiking two miles down the BLM Wood River Wetland Trail. Last updated 6/10/26
Check Sevenmile Creek Flows
SID LUCE RESERVOIR: Rainbow Trout
This reservoir is mostly full. A high clearance vehicle is needed to get to this part of the desert. There should be plenty of holdover trout that can be caught. A small watercraft that can be put in the back of a truck bed is ideal. Trolling flies and lures are a proven tactic as is casting to rising trout when the winds die down. Casting bait can be productive, but sometimes the crayfish can be problematic. Last updated 6/1/26
SKY LAKES AND MOUNTAIN LAKE WILDERNESS: Brook trout and rainbow trout (Cranebow triploids)
The lakes were stocked in early July 2025 with small rainbow trout fry. Fishing should be excellent in most areas. Mosquitoes have been mild so far.
Best lakes to catch fish are Clover, Como, Harriette, Echo, Weston and South Pass in the Mountain Lakes Wilderness. Sonya, Margurette and Isherwood are the best in the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
Best lakes for brook trout are Badger Lake (Sky Lakes Wilderness), which is a short hike from Fourmile Lake, and Clover Lake (Mountain Lakes Wilderness). Please report any Brook Trout caught in other lakes. Badger and Woodpecker Lakes are accessible from Fourmile Lake. Brook Trout are moving into shallow areas looking for spawning areas.
Best lures are typically dark Panther Martin spinners.
The biggest trout occurs in the bigger and deeper lakes of Harriette, Isherwood, Margurette, Sonya and Wizard Lakes.
Please report Brook Trout captured in Elizabeth, Little Heavenly, Big Heavenly or Isherwood Lakes. Last updated 6/10/26
SPALDING RESERVOIR: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout
This reservoir will probably dry up this year. Right now, it is producing 16" cutthroat trout and 12" rainbow trout. Early April 10 fish were caught in less than an hour. Mid-May plenty of fish were caught with flyfishing gear. Casting lures or flies from the bank will produce a lot of fish. This is the perfect time to get out in the desert and bring a stringer of fish home. Last updated 6/1/26
SPENCER CREEK: Redband trout and brook trout
Fishing is fair for small redband trout from 6-10 inches. Using small dry flies can be productive especially below the hookup road bridge and near the USFS campground. There is no bag or size limit on Brook Trout. Spencer Creek is always closed for fishing for salmon. Last updated 6/10/26
SPRAGUE RIVER: Redband trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed
The river is always closed to salmon and sucker angling. Redband Trout are scattered throughout the river in the spring. Fishing for Redband Trout has been fair. Redband Trout are moving to cold water refuge but many still are in the river until warm water temperatures push them out. There is ample public property on the river. There are also multiple locations where you can launch a drift boat or smaller boat. Last updated 6/10/26
NORTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: Redband trout, brook trout, brown trout, bull trout
Flows are declining. Water temperatures will be ideal. Closed to angling for salmon. Open year-round. Fishing should be excellent for Brook Trout up high near Lee Thomas Crossing. Fishing near Sandhill crossing is likely fair. Best Redband Trout fishing is upstream of the lowermost 3411 road bridge. Large brown trout occur in the river. Best Brown Trout fishing is downstream of Boulder Creek to the private property boundary below the 3411 Road Bridge. Last updated 6/10/26
SOUTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: Brook trout, redband trout, brown trout
Open year-round. Fishing will be excellent for brook trout up high. Fishing will be best near Corral and Camp Creeks for brook trout.
Best Redband Trout fishing will be in the canyon above Whitworth Creek or below Blaisdell. Last updated 6/10/26
Check SF Sprague River Flows.
SPRING CREEK: Redband trout, brook trout and brown trout
Closed to angling for salmon. No bait allowed. Fishing is always slow on Spring Creek as water temperatures are very cold with limited food supplies. Last update 6/1/26
SUN CREEK: Brook trout, bull trout, brown trout, redband trout
Fishing is not recommended. No bait allowed. Last updated 6/1/26
SYCAN RIVER: Brook, redband and brown trout (below marsh)
Flows are low. Closed to angling for salmon. Open year-round. No bait allowed. Fishing above the marsh would normally be the best. Redband trout fishing is best below Pikes Crossing. Brook trout fishing is best above Rock Creek campground at the deep beaver pond areas. Look at google earth to pick out these areas. Brook Trout fishing is excellent. Fishing is slow below the marsh as the Redband trout population has declined. Last updated 6/10/26
Check Sycan River Flows.
THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR: Trout
Thief Valley Reservoir is 62% full and the launch is still usable. The reservoir will likely be completely drained this year. Therefore, temporary rules are in place. Follow this link to see them.
Fishing is good right now with trolling seeming to be the most effective method of fishing currently.
Follow this link to see the Oregon Health Authorities website showing harmful algae bloom advisories.
Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels. Last updated 6/8/26
THOMPSON VALLEY RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, largemouth bass
This reservoir has been stocked with 9,000 legal rainbows. There should also be plenty of holdover trout from previous years stockings. Trolling from a boat is a good way to cover water and catch these fish. Lures, spoons or flies are proven strategies. Bank fishing is always an option but try and move around to find fish. Last updated 6/1/26
UNITY RESERVOIR: Trout, smallmouth bass, crappie
Please note that Unity Reservoir has been under "precautionary" status for harmful algae blooms. Follow this link to see the Oregon Health Authorities website showing harmful algae bloom advisories.
Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels. Last updated 3/4/26
WARM SPRINGS RESERVOIR: Smallmouth bass, crappie, bullhead, perch, rainbow trout
The reservoir is currently around 64% full and the boat ramps are usable.
Warm Springs Reservoir was stocked with 30,000 rainbow trout fingerlings in 2023 and another 60,000 in 2024.
Sampling indicates there is a strong year class of age 4 bass that have now grown to some nice sized fish. Those bass are now around 15 inches long and anglers have reported variable success.
Bass fishing has been fair near the mouth of the reservoir. Spring is a great time to visit Warmsprings, get out and take advantage of this fishery while it lasts. Last Updated 5/6/2026
UPPER WILLIAMSON RIVER: Redband trout and brook trout
Black Drake mayflies should be hatching and the subsequent spinner fall should occur with stable and warm weather. Dry fly fishing can be incredible during the spinner fall. The river is open year-round from the Kirk Road Bridge upstream to the Williamson River headwaters for catch and release only for Redband Trout with no bait allowed. There is no size or bag limit on Brook Trout. Conditions are good for fishing. Fishing is excellent for Redband Trout and Brook Trout. Small leech patterns and wooly buggers are doing well. Last updated 6/10/26
Check Upper Williamson River Flows.
VEE LAKE: Rainbow Trout
This lake is full and should fish well when temperatures rise this spring. There should be plenty of holdover trout that are in the 12-16" size range this year. A small watercraft would be ideal, but you can get creative bank fishing and catch trout. No new reports. Last updated 4/14/26
LOWER WILLIAMSON RIVER (Mouth with Klamath Lake to Kirk Road Bridge): Redband trout, brown trout and yellow perch
Opening day was good for small redband trout less than 20 inches. Most anglers fly fish the river using clear intermediate fly lines with light fluorocarbon leaders. Currently, small mayflies are hatching with golden stoneflies and yellow sally stoneflies. There are a lot of tui and blue chub in the river below highway 97 to the mouth. Using imitations that match minnows will work well.
The river is single point hook only, no bait, and catch and release for redband trout. There is no limit on Brown Trout. The river is always closed to salmon angling. Last updated 6/11/26
WILLOW VALLEY RESERVOIR: Largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, Sacramento perch.
A total of 302 largemouth bass up to 3 pounds were stocked in Willow Valley Reservoir from Davis Lake. Fishing for largemouth bass should be excellent. If you have a boat, try the Antelope Creek arm or the face of the dam along the shallows. ODFW and BLM have restocked the reservoir with small numbers of largemouth bass, crappie, and hundreds of pumpkinseed sunfish in 2023.
This fishery seems to be slow due to turbid conditions. Willow Valley is a very turbid, desert like reservoir. The boat ramp is in good condition but there's no dock and launching might be difficult. The reservoir has lots of water.
Bass and crappie can be found at the habitat structures placed by BLM and ODFW in the past. Yellow perch are prolific in the reservoir but stunted. Fishing for yellow perch is your best bet. Please harvest the yellow perch to increase largemouth bass and crappie abundance Last updated 6/10/26
WOOD RIVER (including Petric Canal): Redband, brown, brook and bull trout
The Wood River has been good for Brown Trout. Use minnow imitations like spoons or crank baits. The best section will likely be from Weed Road to the BLM wetland. Brown Trout feed on a variety of food sources in this section but most food is near the bottom. Diet samples have shown sculpin, earthworms, salmonflies, leeches, sucker eggs, frogs, crayfish and caddisflies. Most Brown Trout caught in this section range from 14 to 20 inches. This section is best fished from a boat, but you can walk in from the BLM wetland and fish lots of water from shore. No bait is allowed with catch and release for Redband Trout. Drift boats can be launched at Weed Road or Petric Boat Ramp. You will need low profile boats above Weed Road and small enough boats to portage around bridges and dams. Last updated 6/10/26
YELLOWJACKET RESERVOIR: Trout
The area surrounding the reservoir was badly burned but the bathroom and fishing access points are in good shape. Fishing has been good for 14–16-inch holdover trout and the occasional larger fish. Power Bait has been effective lately. Anglers have reported seeing plenty of rising fish lately so it might be a great time to tie on a dry fly. Last Updated 5/6/2026