Southeast Zone
Recreation Report
SE Fishing
Aug 14, 2025
Best bets for weekend fishing
- Yellow perch fishing should be picking up in Crystal Creek, Recreation Creek, Sevenmile Canal Mouth and Williamson River, Gerber Reservoir and Fourmile Canal.Flyfishing the meadow areas of the Wood River and other tributaries can be good with grasshopper patterns even though the hatch this year is sparse.
- Fishing for Brook Trout in the Upper Sycan, Upper NF Sprague, Upper SF Sprague, Long Creek, Sevenmile and Upper Williamson will be exceptional.
- Fourmile Lake is your best bet for stocked rainbow trout in the Klamath Basin.
Fishing for holdover trout at Yellowjacket Reservoir has been good
- There are some nice holdover trout in the Malheur River below Warmsprings righ now.Crappie are abundant in Wolf Creek Reservoir with some nicer fish around 8 inches available.
- Crappie fishing in Owhyee Reservoir has been good this summer.
- Channel catfish are a popular option. Find them in the Snake River and Owyhee Reservoir throughout the summer and early fall.
- The Cascade Ramp at Hyatt is open. This year at Howard Prairie, the Grizzly, Willow Point and Klum Landing ramps will be available for the first time in many years. Biologists expect a temporary boost in productivity at Howard and Hyatt as large stretches of inundation zone are rewatered and producing aquatic food items again. Trout should be fat and happy!
Trout stocking
Stocked July 28- Aug 1:
Fourmile Lake.
Scheduled to be stocked Aug 18:
Ana Reservior
Check out the 2025 stocking schedule.
Trout stocking maps
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Updates by waterbody
AGENCY LAKE (including Straits): Redband trout, yellow perch, brown trout
Open year-round. All Redband trout have moved to water quality refuge. The lake is approximately a 3 feet below full pool.
Catch rates are variable at the north end of Agency Lake near the Wood River. 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. Trolling the mouth of the Wood is nearly impossible due to aquatic macrophyte growth. Even casting lures is difficult. Most anglers are fishing quite aways from the mouth towards the south.
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.
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 8/12/25.
ANA RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, hybrid bass
There have not been any recent fishingreports for rainbow trout. Legal rainbow trout will be stocked soon. Fishing from the bank with bait and trolling have proven effective. If fishing from ODFW property on the south side of the reservoir you might need a wildlife area parking permit. Please place the permit on your dash.
There have been a few reports of hybrid bass being caught at night. 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 8/12/25.
Read 12 tips for catching wipers in Ana Reservoir.
ANA RIVER: Rainbow trout
The only recent fishing reports have been of fishermen catching hybrid bass. As a reminder there is no size or limit restrictions on Hybrid Bass in Ana River. Water level is up at 55cfs so there should be plenty of fishable area. 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.
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 7/16/25.
ANNIE CREEK: Brook trout, brown trout, bull trout and redband trout
Flows are near base flow. 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 8/11/25.
ANTELOPE RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, largemouth bass
Largemouth bass are present in Antelope Reservoir near Jordan Valley. There are some nice holdover trout in Antelope Reservoir right now as well. No recent reports on fishing. Last updated 8/6/2025
BECK KIWANIS POND, Ontario: Trout, bluegill, largemouth bass
Fishing for bluegill should be great right now. Water clarity is around 2 feet. Last updated 8/6/2025
BEULAH RESERVOIR: Redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout
Beulah is around 605 full and boat ramp is useable. Fishing for holdover trout has been good this year, trolling has been producing some very strong trout in the 18 inch range. With warming water temperatures trout will be located in deeper portions of the reservoir and near the mouth where the North Fork Malheur enters the reservoir.
There are bull trout in the reservoir, if you catch a bull trout you must release it unharmed. Last updated 8/6/2025
BLITZEN RIVER: Redband trout
The Blitzen River is currently flowing around 60 cfs. Base flows are higher this year due to the above average precipitation and water temperatures are nice and cool for this time of year. Redband densities are low but there are some quality fish out there right now. If you are looking for some solitude the Blitzen will not disapoint. Redband can be found throughout the watershed and this is prime time to hit the Blitzen. Last updated 8/6/2025
BURNS POND: Trout
There are still some trout being caught, try the east pond for some larger fish. Dry flies in the evening have been effetive. Last updated 8/6/2025
BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR: bass, catfish, crappie, rainbow trout
The reservoir is 56% full and the boat ramp is usable. Fishing for bass has been slow. There are some large crappie in the reservoir but they may be suspended in deeper water. Watch out for blue green algae and avoid swimming and watering your pets if you encounter blue green algae. Last updated 8/6/2025
CAMPBELL LAKE: Rainbowtrout, brook trout
Access is available and fishermen are catching holdover rainbow trout from 9"-14". This lake was recently stocked again with1,600 legal Rainbow Trout. Water levels are high and the boat ramp is available for boats. This is a great lake to troll lures and flies. There is also plenty of bank access to drown bait and camp sites available. Please report to the Lakeview office if you catch brook trout at 541-947-2950. Last update 7/16/2025.
CAMPBELL RESERVOIR: Redband trout, largemouth bass, white and black crappie, bluegill
Crappie fishing is slow as they are supsended in the reservoir. Crappie and largemouth bass were captured recently. Campbell Reservoir has a lot of water. Fishing for 10-14 inch largemouth bass should be good. BLM, ODFW and BOR stocked a total of 431 crappie in April 2024 ranging in size from 8-14 inches. Please report any crappie and bass catch to ODFW at 541-281-9199.
There is no boat ramp and limited public access. A small pontoon boat or kayak is best. You need a boat you can carry to the water. Best fishing is along the willows near the deeper water along the dam face. You can easily wade and fish most of the reservoir. The reservoir is mostly shallow therefore casting a long distance might be necessary to reach fish.
The reservoir was dry in summer of 2022. All fish perished. ODFW and BLM have 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 8/11/25.
CHERRY CREEK: Brook trout and redband trout
Open all year. Water temperature is good. Fishing should be good up but mosqutioes could be brutal.
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 8/11/25.
CHEWAUCAN RIVER: Redband trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead
Fishing should continue to be good for 8-14" Redband Trout. Water levels are dropping daily and temperatures are increasing. Casting lures and flies will be productive. Try fishing in hard to reach spots and remember to avoid the private property along the river. This is a great place to camp and take the family fishing this summer. Be mindful of high water temperatures and commit to good catch and release techniques to protect Redband Trout. Last updated 8/12/25.
CHICKAHOMINY RESERVOIR: Trout
There are some nice holdover trout in Chickahominy up to 20 inches fishing has been slow lately. The reservoir nearly full and the boat ramp and dock are in service thanks to the BLM for keeping the dock in service. Last updated 8/6/2025
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. Fly fishing is also excellent. Grasshoppers are around therefore using dry flies mimicing grasshoppers can be productive.
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 8/11/25.
COTTONWOOD MEADOW LAKE: Rainbowtrout, brook trout
Fishing can still be good during the early morning when temperatures are at their lowest. Vegetation will continue to take over as summer progresses so make sure leaders are long enough to get above it. Casting flies and lures from the bank is a good option, but remember to move around and find fish. With a boat troll lures and flies just above the vegetation to connect with fish in the 9-20" range. Last update 7/16/2025.
CROOKED CREEK (Klamath Co): Redband trout, brook trout and brown trout
Fishing is slow on public land. Most of the creek is on private property. The property above highway 62 on the east side is ODFW property. There are few fish on this section of the creek. Small brook trout occur in the springs entering this stretch. Last updated 8/11/25.
CRYSTAL CREEK Redband trout and yellow perch
Fishing for Redband Trout is slow. Aquatic vegetation growth and very clear water makes fishing challenging. Crystal Creek provides water quality refuge in the summer. No bait is allowed.
Yellow perch fishing typically peaks in August and September. Yellow perch fishing is best near the confluence with Pelican Bay. Concentrate your efforts along the aquatic vegetation edges for yellow perch just up from the mouth with Pelican Bay for perch. ODFW encourages unlimited harvest of yellow perch as they compete with juvenile Redband Trout and predate on them as well. Last updated 8/11/25.
DEADHORSE LAKE: Rainbowtrout
This lake was stocked again with 1,900 legal Rainbow Trout recently. Fishing has been fair recently for holdover trout along the bank and trolling in boats. Trolling flies and lures from a boat is most productive at this lake. If bank fishing try moving around the lake to find productive feeding areas. Last updated 7/16/2025.
DEEP CREEK: Redband trout
Fishing will continue to be good along highway 140 for redband trout in the 8"-18" range. The water level is low so stealth is going to be a requirement. Casting lures and flies throughout the day will put a lot of trout to hand although mornings can produce more fish.
Access to the upper portions of Deep Creek are available and productive at this time of year. Water levels should be perfect and fish will actively eat flies and lures in upper Deep Creek and Tributaries. Please use good catch and release techniques for Redband Trout. There are plenty of camping and fishing opportunities and make sure to bring your mosquito spray! Last updated 8/12/25.
DELINTMENT LAKE: Rainbow trout
Delintment was stocked with legal Rainbow Trout on 5/13/2025. There are some nice holdover trout available as well and fishing has been good. Last updated 8/6/2025
DOG LAKE: Largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead, redband trout
There have not been any recent reports, but perch and crappie fishing should be good. Targeting crappie and yellow perch with plastics and bait is a good tactic to catch these fish. Bass fishing has abeen slow with increasing temperatures. Fishing from the bank is possible, but using a boat or other floating craft will give an angler access to the most productive fishing spots. Last updated 8/12/25.
DUNCAN RESERVOIR: Hatchery rainbow
There have not been any recent fishing reports, but holdover trout and stocked rainbows should provide opportunity. The reservoir is full with a decent boat ramp. Fishing reports have been positive. Trolling is a great way to find fish in this reservoir, but there is plenty of bank access to drown bait. If you don't catch fish try moving around in the reservoir.
This has been an excellent trout fishery in the past, but in recent years people have ruined it by illegally introducing brown bullhead and largemouth bass. Luckily when it dried out all brown bullhead and bass died, but please report illegal fish introductions to 1-800-452-7888. Last updated 7/16/25.
FISH LAKE (Steens Mountain): Rainbow trout, brook trout
The Steens Loop Road is now open to Fish Lake. The Lake is schelued to be stocked this week and there should be some larger holdover rainbow and brook trout available. Last updated 6/25/2025
FORT CREEK: Brown trout, redband trout, brook trout, bull trout
This is mostly private property. The only public access is near the headwaters on the USFS which provides very slow fishing for small brook trout with an occasional brown trout. Last updated 8/11/25.
FOURMILE CREEK (CANAL) (tributary to Agency Lake): Brook, brown, redband trout, yellow perch
Fourmile Creek is open year-round, and bait is allowed. You can park off the road at the headwater springs at Fourmile Springs and launch kayaks or small boats. Fishing should be good for brook trout.
Fishing remains slow for redband trout and should be good for yellow perch in Fourmile Canal. Yellow perch fishing is best from August thru October. Try the area near Thomason Creek for yellow perch. Find the schools and stay there. ODFW encourages unlimited harvest of yellow perch as they compete with juvenile Redband Trout and predate on them as well. Last updated 8/11/25.
Check Fourmile Canal Flow.
FOURMILE LAKE: Hatchery rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee, brook trout
The lake is accessible. The lake has been stocked heavily with rainbow trout. Fishing should also be slow for Brook Trout and Lake Trout as they are holding in deep water. The northwest side of the lake is best for Brook Trout. The flooded timber area is good for Brook Trout. . The lake is currently 21 percent full.
There is not an improved boat ramp or dock on site. You will need to back your boat down the beach. As lake levels drop larger boats are very difficult to launch. Large boats are probably difficult to launch currently.
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 8/11/25.
GERBER RESERVOIR: White and black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead and largemouth bass
Crappie fishing is likely slow as most crappie are suspeneded in deep water. A good fish finder can find them increasing your odds.
Yellow perch fishing is picking up. The biggest challenge is finding them.
Fishing bait on the bottom will be fair for brown bullhead.
The reservoir is 63 percent. Call the Klamath Falls BLM office for updated information. There are campgrounds, a fish cleaning station, 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 8/11/25.
HEART LAKE: Hatcheryrainbow trout
There have not been any fishing reports for rainbow trout. If fishing from the bank with bait hold off on the power casts as the lake is quite deep. A good technique at this waterbody is to move around the lake to find less pressured fish.
The boat ramp and dock are still in disrepair so launching large craft can be tricky. Launching smaller craft is doable. Trolling flies and lures is the best way to cover water and catch fish at this lake where bank anglers cannot access. Last updated 8/12/2025.
HOLBROOK RESERVOIR: Hatcheryrainbow trout
There have not been any recent fishing reports. Try fishing along the dam or other deep portions of this reservoir fo find fish. Casting lures from the bank is effective, but trolling flies and lures on this reservoir finding aggressive fish is a better option. Last updated 8/12/2025.
Juniper Lake (east of Steens Mtn): rainbow trout
Juniper Lake was stocked last spring with fingerling rainbow trout. Recent sampling showed these fish are now 12 to 14 inches. Water clarity is poor right now, fishing should improve as the water clears. Last updated 6/25/2025
UPPER KLAMATH LAKE: Native redband trout, yellow perch, kokanee, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead, tui chub and blue chub
The lake is open to fishing all year. Fishing remains very slow in the main lake. The algae is growing well. Redband Trout have moved towards water quality refuge in Pelican Bay, Williamson River and mouth of the Wood River. Fishing is slow to good in Pelican Bay area depending on the day. Best fishing is from a boat and covering lots of water.
Lures or flies that mimic minnows, sculpins, leeches or midges work best. Most bank anglers use dead minnows on the bottom on a crappie rig. Circle hooks can improve survival if you are practicing catch and release.
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 very low numbers in 2019 and the record setting drought from 2020 through 2022 which reduced survival. 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 likelyhood of removing valuable scales and slime.
The lake is 3.1 feet below full pool and 52 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 8/11/25.
KLAMATH RIVER: Native redband trout, rainbow trout, brown trout
Keno Dam Downstream to Highway 66
This section is closed until October 1. Closed to fishing for salmon. Last updated 7/1/25.
Hwy 66 Bridge downstream to Springs
Flows great for fishing. Closed to salmon fishing. This section of river is open year-round. Fishing not recommended in this section due to difficult access. Access to the Klamath River will be available from the Topsy Grade Road, traveling through Dorris or the upper access on BLM property above the old access road on the west side. Topsy Grade Road can have large potholes. This section of the river will require a significant hike to the river on the east side.
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 8/11/25.
Springs to State Line with California
Closed to salmon fishing.
The Powerhouse Road on the west side of the river is open but the access is new. Access is about 1 mile southwest of the old access road on BLM property. The entrance will be the second entrance off highway 66 and not the typical gate of entry. The entrance now has signage. 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. Flows are at a great level for fishing and fishing is improving. Lots of different caddisfly species are hatching.This section of river is open year-round. Turbidity can be tracked by visiting the USGS Real Time Klamath River Gage. Fishing is recommended only when turbidity (FNU) is less than 40.
Patterns and lures that mimic crayfish, golden stonefly nymphs, salmonfly nymphs, 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.
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 8/5/25.
KRUMBO RESERVOIR: Trout, bass
The reservoir was stocked this spring with 13,000 legal rainbow trout. Some very fat holdover trout in the 14-20 inch range are still being caught after stocking. Flies, lures, and bait are all effective ways to catch trout in Krumbo. Try fishing deep off of ledges and transition zones to find bass this time of year. Last updated 8/6/2025
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
The algal bloom is coming on strong with algal die offs occurring resulting in continued dissolved oxygen crashes in multiple areas in the river. Fishing not recomended. Limited sampling with a drift boat electro fisher in late March 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 in the river. Two nice largemouth bass were caught at the dock at the boat ramp at Veterans Park this spring.
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 8/11/25.
LAKEOF THE WOODS: Yellow perch, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead catfish, crappie, kokanee, brown trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brook trout, tui chub
Fishing should be slow from a boat. Catching rainbow trout from shore is more challenging. Trolling smalls spoons is your best bet. Rainbow will typically hold at 15 feet near the thermocline when water temperatures get hot.
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 for brown bullhead should be very good with a worm on the bottom especially at night.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing should remain good. The crappie fishery has really taken off here.
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 8/11/25.
LINK RIVER: Redband/rainbow trout
Most Redband Trout have moved out of Klamath River, Lake Ewauna and Link River and moved to water quality refuge upstream of the lake in the Williamson, Wood River or Pelican Bay areas. . Redband typically return by late October. Check Link River Flows.
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. Last updated 8/11/25.
LOFTON RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
There have not been any recent fishing reports, but fishing should still be fair. Lower water temperatures in the morning is the best time to fish. Trolling lures and flies are great options as casting lures from the bank. Move around the lake in order to catch a stringer of trout. Last updated 8/12/25.
LONG CREEK: Brook trout, redband trout, bull trout
Fishing will be good. Open to fishing all year. Water temperatures and flow are ideal for fishing. Best fishing will be just above the Nature Conservancy boundary with Green Diamond. Grasshoppers and terrestrials are becoming more abundant therefore small dry flies should work well. 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 8/11/25.
LOST RIVER: Largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, tui and blue chub, goldfish
Water quality is poor. 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. Fishing for yellow perch is your best bet. Aquatic vegetation can be quite abindant this time of year. Fishing for largemouth bass should be slow around the Big Springs Park area. Last updated 8/11/25.
MALHEUR RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout
There are some very nice trout in Malheur Reservoir right now but they are spread out and fishing has been slow but some nice fish are still being caught.Recent sampling showed there are plenty of trout in the 17 to 20-inch range weighing around two pounds with good numbers of smaller trout as well.
The reservoir is quite full and the boat ramp is usable. Last updated 8/6/2025
MALHEUR RIVER: rainbow trout
Below Warmsprings Reservoir
Flows are now around 570 cfs and water clarity is low. Fishing has been good for trout up to 18" in and around the Riverside Wildlife Area. Nymphs and streamers are consistent producers this time of year. There is quite a bit of suspended algae moving throug the river right now so nymphing or drifting lures or bait may be most effective. Last updated Last updated 8/6/2025
Above Warmsprings Reservoir
Fishing for smallmouth between Drewsey and the reservoir should be good right now. Flows are now around 18cfs. Fishing for Redband and Brook trout throughout the upper Malheur will be picking up now that flows have dropped and water clarity is excelent. All bull trout must be released unharmed. Last updated 8/6/2025
MANN LAKE:
Mann Lake is currently fishless we plan to stock cutthroat fingerlings this fall. Last updated 6/5/2025
MILLER LAKE: Brown, rainbow, brook trout and kokanee
Access is open. Fishing is slow. Many of the brown trout hang around the dock. The mouth of Evening Creek is also a good area to try.
The best area for fly fishing for smaller brown trout is the southeast end where there is some aquatic macrophyte growth. Good hatches of Callibaetis mayflies occur here.
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.
Call the USFS in Chiloquin for more information, 541-783-4001. Last updated 8/5/25.
MOON RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, largemouth bass
Sampling in early April showed there are some very fat holdover trout available in the 16-19 inch range. Trout fishing has been good this year for large holdovers. Moon Reservoir was stocked with 8500 legal trout, 20,000 fingerling trout, and 600 largemouth bass this spring. Last updated 8/6/2025
OWYHEE RESERVOIR: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish
Owyhee Reservoir is 69% full, all boat ramps are open with the exception of the county ramp near the dam. Bass fishing has been good so far this year with lots of healthy 2 pound largemouth and smallmouth being caught. Try topwater early and late in the day. Bass were also being caught in deeper water this time of year, up to 25 at times. We expect bass fishing to improve as brood year 2023 bass continue to grow.
There is a strong year class of smaller crappie in the 9-10 inch range this year but there are a few larger crappie throughout 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 8/6/2025
OWYHEE RIVER (Lower): brown trout, hatchery rainbow trout
Flows from the dam have dropped and are about 230 cfs below the dam.. Anglers can check flows here.
Some anglers have reported slower fishing this spring but recent sampling has shown there are plenty of brown trout out there.
Not a lot of hatches lately but there were some PMD mayflies hatching in the late afternoon and evening in July. Nymphs terrestrial patterns and streamers can be productive between hatches. Casting spinners, and crankbaits is also effective.
ODFW is using a tagging study to evaluate brown trout distribution and movement in the Owyhee tailwater this year. If you catch a tagged fish please report it here. Green tags must be removed to recieve the reward, yellow tags can be left in the fish, just record the number and report the river reach where you caught the fish. Last updated 6/25/2025
PHILLIPS RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, yellow perch
Phillips Reservoir is about 55% full and draining. District staff sampled Phillips Reservoir on June 12th. Catch was primarily composed of yellow perch. The perch that we collected had an average length of almost 6 inches and a max length of around 8 inches. The larger perch were observed on the western portion of the reservoir. We also encountered smallmouth bass, which had an average length of 7 inches and a max length of 19.5 inches.
Recently, anglers have been catching tiger muskies in Phillips Reservoir that were stocked last year. They have grown nicely and are now around 24 inches. They were planted to help control small perch that are overly abundant. Any tiger muskies caught cannot be harvested and must be released.
Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels. Last updated 8/4/25.
PILCHER AND WOLF CREEK RESERVOIRS: Trout, crappie
District Staff sampled Pilcher and Wolf Creek Reservoirs during the week of June 16th.
On Wolf Creek Reservoir, catch was composed of rainbow trout and crappie. The average length of crappie was 7 inches and the max length was almost 11 inches. Multiple crappie around 10 inches were sampled. The max length for rainbow trout was around 14 inches.
On Pilcher Reservoir, catch was composed of bullhead, rainbow trout, and crappie. The average length of crappie was 7 inches and the max length was around 8.5 inches. The max length for rainbow trout was around 16 inches.
These reservoirs will likely drain substantially throughout the rest of the summer. However, they generally will hold fish year-round. Last updated 8/4/25.
POISON CREEK RESERVOIR (Grant County): Rainbow trout
No recent reports, legal trout stocked this spring will now be in the 14-16 inch range and there are some large holdover fish available. Poison Creek Reservoir was stocked with 600 legal rainbow trout and 1000 fingerling trout in May. Last updated 8/6/2025
POLE CREEK RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, crappie
Recent sampling showed black and now white crappie are abundant. There are some nice holdover rainbow trout available up to 18 inches and some Lahontan cutthroat that were stocked last year that should be in the 14 inch range by now.
Fishing should be great for holdover trout and crappie. Last updated 8/6/2025
POWDER RIVER: Rainbow trout, bass, catfish
The Powder River should have trout and perch available to anglers below Mason Dam. Ample public access exists along the Forest Service lands downstream of Phillips Reservoir. Last updated 8/4/25.
SEVENMILE CREEK (CANAL): Brook trout, brown trout, redband trout, yellow perch
Open all year.
Catch-and-release for redband/rainbow trout with no bait allowed from Agency Lake to Nicholson Road.
Fishing for brook trout upstream of Nicholson Road might be worth some effort. Concentrate on the beaver pond area. Brook Trout will concentrate at these areas. Bait allowed above Nicholson Road.
The mouth of Sevenmile Creek at Agency Lake is slow for yellow perch but should be picking up any day now. Largemouth bass were caught in this area last summer. You can access this area by hiking two miles down the Wood River Wetland Trail.
Last updated 8/5/25
Check Sevenmile Creek Flows
SKY LAKES AND MOUNTAIN LAKE WILDERNESS: Brook trout and rainbow trout (Cranebow triploids)
The lakes were stocked last month with small rainbow trout fry. This is a great time to try to fish these lakes as the bigger trout in the lakes target these small recently introduced fish.
Access is available to all lakes . Fishing should be excellent. Mosquitoes can be horrendous.
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.
Best lures are typically dark Panther Martin spinners.
The biggest trout occur 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 8/11/25.
SPENCER CREEK: Redband trout and brook trout
Closed to fishing for salmon. Spencer Creek is a good location to learn to fly fish. There is pocket water at the Spencer Creek Hookup road and also numerous beaver dams in the section downstream. Dapping with small elk hair caddis or similar dry flies can work well.Last updated 8/11/25.
SPRAGUE RIVER: Redband trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed
The Sprague River flow has dropped quickly. Redband trout have moved to water quality refuge. Areas near Beatty are best during the summer.
Bait fishing near the town of Sprague River can be ok for yellow perch and brown bullhead. Bait fishing only allowed from Saddle Mtn Pit Road Bridge to Godowa Springs Road Bridge. Last updated 8/11/25.
NORTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: redband trout, brook trout, brown trout, bull trout
Open year-round. Fishing should be excellent for Brook Trout up high near Lee Thomas Crossing. Fishing near Sandhill crossing is slow. Best Redband Trout fishing is upstream of the lowermost 3411 road bridge. Dry flies in the pocket water works well. Large brown trout occur in the river. Grasshoppers are around. Large golden stoneflies should start to hatch soon. Best Brown Trout fishing is downstream of Boulder Creek to the private property boundary below the 3411 road bridge. Last updated 8/11/25.
SOUTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: brook trout, redband trout, brown trout, bull trout
Open year-round. Fishing will be very good for brook trout up high . Fishing will be best near Corral and Camp Creeks for brook trout. Last updated 8/5/25.
Check SF Sprague River Flows.
SPRING CREEK: Redband trout, brook trout and brown trout
Spring Creek is almost always a slow fishery as brook trout and brown trout hide out during the day and are not abundant. The best time to fish is in late October when brown trout enter to spawn. Last update 8/11/25.
SUN CREEK: Brook trout, bull trout, brown trout, redband trout
The gate is open to access Sun Creek. Fishing not recommended. Last updated 7/21/25.
SYCAN RIVER: Brook, redband and brown trout (below marsh)
Open year-round. 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 can be excellent.
Fishing is slow below the marsh as water temperatures are high and flow is low.
Last updated 8/11/25.
Check Sycan River Flows.
THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR: Trout, perch
Thief Valley Reservoir is expected to be drawn down completely by the end of August. Therefore, emergency regulations are in place that allow anglers to keep any and all rainbow trout and bass within the reservoir. More information can be found at this link.
Please note that Thief Valley Reservoir is 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 8/4/25.
THOMPSON VALLEY RESERVOIR: Hatcheryrainbow trout, largemouth bass
There have not been any recent fishing reports. The East boat launch is probably still available for boats. Trolling with flies and lures is going to be your best bet as fish might be spread out due to high water. Bank fishing can also be productive. If not catching fish try moving around the reservoir to find where they are feeding.
There are largemouth bass in the reservoir and will provide a good opportunity for anglers who know where underwater structure is located. Last updated 8/12/25.
UNITY RESERVOIR: Trout, smallmouth bass, crappie
Fishing should be good for both bank and boat anglers. This reservoir is one of the most consistent trout fisheries in northeast Oregon, and anglers can do well near the boat ramp. Trout between 10 and 14 inches are common at Unity Reservoir with some larger fish likely available.
Please note that Unity Reservoir is 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 7/30/25.
WARM SPRINGS RESERVOIR: Smallmouth bass, crappie, bullhead, perch, rainbow trout
Warm Springs Reservoir was stocked with 30,000 rainbow trout fingerlings in 2023 and another 60,000 in 2024.
Recent sampling showed one-year-old trout should be in the 12-inch range and fingerlings stocked in 2023 could be much larger. During sampling, our highest catch per unit effort for trout was north of the lower boat ramp. The reservoir is still recovering from extreme draw down in 2022 but is full now. Sampling indicates there is a strong year class of age 1 bass that will provide a good fishery in a couple more years.
No recent reports on fishing. Bass will likely be located off of rocky shorelines in deeper water this time of year. Last updated 8/6/2025
WARNER POND: Hatchery rainbow trout
The pond is typically good fishing throughout the summer. There is a lot of vegetation in this small pond and bank access can be tricky. It is best to pack a float tube or some other small craft to access. There are great hatches that provide flyfishermen with a lot of enjoyment. These fish are brilliantly colored due to the clear water. If fishing from the bank try a fly and bobber to cast out to feeding trout. Last updated 8/12/25.
UPPER WILLIAMSON RIVER: Redband trout and brook trout
Flows are perfect for fishing. The water is off color at Old Rocky Ford.
Dry fly fishing is fair for brook trout near the Deep Creek confluence. Best fishing for Redband Trout is below the old Rocky Ford crossing. .
Grasshoppers are also around and flyfishing should be fair.
Sand Creek and Yamsi Ranches offer exceptional pay to fish operations. Last updated 8/11/25.
Check Upper Williamson River Flows.
LOWER WILLIAMSON RIVER: Redband trout, brown trout and yellow perch
Flows are low. Redband Trout have moved in from Upper Klamath and Agency Lake as well as the Link River, Lake Ewauna and Klamath River.
The large Hex mayfly is hatching with the best areas below highway 97 and below Modoc Point Road. These are the largest mayfly in Oregon and hatch at dark. Trico mayflies are also hatching.
Most flyfisherman use a clear intermediate fly line, long fluorocarbon 4-6 pound leaders and swing small bead headed flashback pheasant tails or prince nymphs. Fish are wary therfore consider going with smaller lures and flies.
Most of the catch is 8 to 14 inch Redband Trout but bigger Redband Trout are around. Last updated 8/11/25.
WILLOW VALLEY RESERVOIR: Largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, Sacramento perch.
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 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 largemouth bass typically peaks earlier than other lakes and reservoirs. Largemouth bass fishing should be fair in the Antelope Creek channel of the reservoir. Last updated 8/11/25.
WOOD RIVER (including Petric Canal): Redband, brown, brook and bull trout
FLows are good for fishing. Water temperatures are warming. Best fishing will be for Brown Trout above Crooked Creek. Grasshoppers are out. The best locations to fly fish with grasshopper imitations is above and below Loosely Road.
Flies and lures that mimic fish, crayfish, sculpin, worms, leeches and salmonfly nymphs will work best. There seems to be a good abundance of 14-to-18-inch Brown Trout.
Access points from the bank will be at Weed Road, BLM Wetland, and USFS Day use area. Motorboats can launch at Weed Road and Petric Park. Petric park is full of aquatic vegetation which can be challening to get through this time of year. Boats launched above Weed Road need to portage around several structures and bridges. Bridges are too low for a typical drift boat to float underneath. Kayaks and very small boats can launch at Loosley Road, Highway 62 Bridge, Dixon Road Bridge, and Kimball State Park. There are few fish above Annie Creek or near Kimball Park. Last updated 8/11/25.
YELLOWJACKET RESERVOIR: Trout
The area surrounding the reservoir was badly burned but the bathroom and fishing access points are in good shape. Lots of fish in the 9-10 inch range and some up to 20 inches can be found. Last updated 8/6/2025
Regulation Updates
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