Recreation Report
Southeast Zone
Recreation Report
SE Fishing
December 4, 2025
Best bets for weekend fishing
- Yellow perch fishing is still an option in Recreation Creek, Pelican Bay Area of Upper Klamath Lake, Sevenmile Canal Mouth, and Fourmile Canal.
- Best fishing for wild, native trout in the Klamath Basin will be the Klamath River.
- There are some nice holdover trout in the Malheur River below Warmsprings right now.
- Trout fishing has been great at Chickahominy Reservoir
- Crappie are abundant in Wolf Creek Reservoir with some nicer fish around 8 inches available.
- Crappie fishing in Owhyee Reservoir has been good.
- 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!
- Anglers have been catching good numbers of perch and some nice sized tiger muskies in Phillips Reservoir.
- Cottonwood Meadow Lake has been producing a lot of trout in the 12-17" range recently.
Trout stocking
Regular stocking will resume in March 2026.
Check out the 2025 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
Based on requests from the recreation community officials with Klamath River Renewal are re-evaluating the seasonal closure of the Klamath River boat ramp access. For now, the sites will remain open past the Nov 20 closure date previously announced.
Users should be aware the sites are not maintained for winter use. Snow may limit access, and new closures may be announced. Users should check the following sources of info for updates.
https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/pages/opportunities-and-access.aspx and for reference, see Keno Run and Big Bend Run
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 winter months. These waterbodies will re-appear in the Recreation Report when they re-open next 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
Closed to angling for salmon. Open year-round. With colder weather Redband Trout are moving out into the open lake as well as some beginning their spawning migration to spawn in December. The lake is approximately 4 feet below full pool.
Catch rates are very slow 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.
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 12/3/25
ANA RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, hybrid bass
Water levels in this reservoir are dropping and the boat ramp is unuseable . Boats that can be packed down to the water can still be launched. There have not been any recent fishing reports, but bank fishing for rainbow trout should be productive. Fishing from the bank with bait and trolling have proven effective. Trolling lures can be effective for both trout and hybrid bass. 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 12/2/25.
Read 12 tips for catching wipers in Ana Reservoir.
ANA RIVER: Rainbow trout
There have not been any recent fishing reports and the river is rising due to the lowering of Ana Reservoir. 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 11/19/25.
ANNIE CREEK: Brook trout, brown trout, bull trout and redband trout
Flows are near base flow and extremely 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. Find the areas that Brook trout are spawning and angling should be good.
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 12/3/25.
ANTELOPE RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, largemouth bass
Water levels are low right now. There are some nice holdover trout available. Last updated 11/25/2025
BECK KIWANIS POND, Ontario: Trout, bluegill, largemouth bass
Recently stocked with rainbow Trout. Fishing should be good. Last updated 11/25/2025
BEULAH RESERVOIR: redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout
Beulah is around 35% full the boat ramp is out of the water but boats can be launched from the gravely bank off of the north side of the ramp. Fishing for trout has been good this fall.
There are bull trout in the reservoir, if you catch a bull trout you must release it unharmed. Last updated 11/25/2025
BLITZEN RIVER: Redband trout
The Blitzen River is currently flowing around 50 cfs and water temperatures are around 40 F 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 11/25/2025
BURNS POND: Trout
Burns pond was recently stocked with rainbow trout. Fishing should be good. Last updated 11/25/2025
BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR: bass, catfish, crappie, rainbow trout
The reservoir is 50% 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. Last updated 11/25/2025
CAMPBELL LAKE: Rainbow trout, brook trout
Snow will start preventing fishermen from reaching this lake soon. 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 11/25/2025.
CAMPBELL RESERVOIR: Redband trout, largemouth bass, white and black crappie, bluegill
Open all year with bait allowed. The reservoir will begin to freeze on the edges with freezing nights. Crappie fishing is slow as they are suspended in the reservoir. Fishing for 10-14 inch largemouth bass should be slow due to colder water temperatures. BLM, ODFW and BOR stocked a total of 431 crappie in April 2024 ranging in size from 8-14 inches. Water temperatures are getting colder which will slow down the bite.
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 trailier and reload in shallow water. Best fishing is along the willows and 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.
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 12/3/25.
CHERRY CREEK: Brook trout and redband trout
Open all year. Water temperature is very cold. Fishing should be slow.
This creek is very small; well-suited to fly-fishing. Brook trout are more abundant higher in the system. Brook Trout are spawning and can be concentrated. 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 12/3/25.
CHEWAUCAN RIVER: Redband trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead
Fishing has been great for 8-16" Redband Trout. Water levels have been increasing with recent rains and temperatures are dropping. 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 fall. Last updated 11/19/25.
CHICKAHOMINY RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
Recent sampling indicates there are plenty of large holdover trout available. Trout can be caught using a variety of methods. Hot flies include balance leeches, wooly buggers, and scud patterns. Lures, spinners, and powerbate are also effective. The reservoir is quite full and the boat ramp and dock are in service thanks to the BLM for keeping the dock in service. Last updated 11/25/2025
CORRAL CREEK (SF Sprague): Brook trout and brown trout
Open year-round but you might hit snow. 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. Brook trout are concentrated for spawning.
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 11/25/25.
COTTONWOOD MEADOW LAKE: Rainbowtrout, brook trout
Fishing has been excellent. Trolling lures and casting flies were great ways to catch fish in the 10"-17" range this past week. Fishing picked up as the water temperatures warmed up around 11am. Trolling flies and lures is the best tactic during this time to cover water and find biting fish. Casting flies and lures from the bank is also a good option, but remember to move around the lake if fishing is slow. With a boat troll lures and flies just above the vegetation to connect with fish in the 9-20" range. Fishing should be good throughout the day, but will be best on overcast days. Last update 1119/2025.
CROOKED CREEK (Klamath Co): Redband trout, brook trout and brown trout
Closed to fishing until May 22, 2026. Closed to angling for salmon. Last updated 11/4/25.
CRYSTAL CREEK Redband trout and yellow perch
Closed to fishing until May 22, 2026. Closed to angling for salmon. Last updated 11/4/25.
DEADHORSE LAKE: Rainbowtrout
Snow will prevent fishermen from reaching this lake soon. Trolling flies and lures from a boat on the West end is most productive at this lake. If bank fishing try moving around the lake to find productive feeding areas. People have been catching plenty of fish and access will be open until the snow flies. Last updated 11/19/2025.
DEEP CREEK: Redband trout
Fishing will continue to be good along highway 140 for redband trout in the 8"-18" range until ice reduces opportunity. The water level is increasing with recent rains and temperatures are dropping. Casting lures and flies throughout the day will put a lot of trout to hand.
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 11/19/25.
DELINTMENT LAKE: Rainbow trout
Delintment was stocked with legal Rainbow Trout on 5/13/2025. No recent reports but there are some nice holdover trout available as well and fishing should been good. Last updated 11/25/2025
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. There is still access into this lake and boat ramp. Try fishing closer to dark as feeding activity increases. Targeting crappie and yellow perch with plastics and bait is a good tactic to catch these fish. Bass fishing will be fair as temperatures decrease this fall. 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 11/19/25.
FISH LAKE (Steens Mountain): Rainbow trout, brook trout
The Steens Loop Road is open to Fish Lake. contact the Burns BLM office for a winter recreation permit and acces to the lake throughout the winter. The lake was stocked with trophy and legal sized rainbow trout this summer and fishing is good. Many of the fish have a heavy parasite load this year but can still be consumed. Last updated 11/25/2025
FORT CREEK: Brown trout, redband trout, brook trout, bull trout
Closed to fishing. Will open to fishing on May 22, 2026. Last updated 11/4/25.
FOURMILE CREEK (CANAL) (tributary to Agency Lake): Brook, brown, redband trout, yellow perch
Closed to angling for salmon. 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 fair for brook trout. Brook Trout are spawning at the springs.
Fishing remains slow for redband trout and should be fair 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 of yellow perch 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 11/25/25.
Check Fourmile Canal Flow.
FOURMILE LAKE: Hatchery rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee, brook trout
The lake will begin to freeze soon. The lake was stocked almost three months ago with 12-14 inch rainbow trout. Fishing should be very slow. The northwest side of the lake is best for Brook Trout. The flooded timber area is good for Brook Trout. The lake is currently 9 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 12/3/25.
GERBER RESERVOIR: White and black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead and largemouth bassThe reservoir will begin to freeze soon. Crappie fishing is likely slow as most crappie are suspeneded in deep water.
Yellow perch fishing should be fair. The biggest challenge is finding them. Look near the dam in deeper water. Fishing from shore is productive here and access is relatively easy.
Fishing bait on the bottom will be slow for brown bullhead.
The reservoir is at 51 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 12/3/25.
HEART LAKE: Hatcheryrainbow trout
Fishing has been good for rainbow trout in the 8-16" range this past weekend along the bank. Fishing can pick up around midday when the water warms. 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 11/19/2025.
HOLBROOK RESERVOIR: Hatcheryrainbow trout
Fishing was fair this past week for rainbow trout in the 14-23" range. Trolling lures were the ticket once the water warmed up in the afternoon. There are some really nice rainbow trout that have grown very large in the productive reservoir. 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 11/19/2025.
Juniper Lake (east of Steens Mtn): rainbow trout
Juniper Lake was stocked last spring with fingerling rainbow trout. These fingerlings grew rapidly and were up tot 14 inches in May. Water clarity has improved and fihsing should be great right now. Last updated 11/25/2025
UPPER KLAMATH LAKE: Native redband trout, yellow perch, kokanee, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead, tui chub and blue chub
Closed to angling for salmon. The lake is open to fishing all year. Fishing for yellow perch can be excellent at the docks around Rocky Point. Casting tandem jigs or small pieces of worms can be productive. Fishing is slow in the main lake. 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. Redband numbers in the Williamson were also 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 likelyhood of removing valuable scales and slime.
The lake is 3.7 feet below full pool and 44 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 12/3/25.
KLAMATH RIVER: Native redband trout, rainbow trout
Announcement:
Based on requests from the recreation community officials with Klamath River Renewal are re-evaluating the seasonal closure of the Klamath River boat ramp access. For now, the sites will remain open past the Nov 20 closure date previously announced.
Users should be aware the sites are not maintained for winter use. Snow may limit access, and new closures may be announced. Users should check the following sources of info for updates: https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/pages/opportunities-and-access.aspx
For reference, see Keno Run and Big Bend Run
Keno Dam Downstream to Highway 66
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.
River flows are at good levels for good fishing. Water tempertures are very cold.
Fishing has been slow for redband-rainbow trout is this reach. The population is still recovering from three years of unprecendated drought from 2020 thru 2022. In the fall the Redband-rainbow are mostly eating minnows such as fat head minnow, blue chub, tui chub and sculpin. Flies and lures that mimic these food items will work well. 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 12/3/25.
Hwy 66 Bridge downstream to Moonshine Falls Raft Launch
Closed to salmon fishing. No bait allowed. Open all year. Flows great for fishing. This section of river is open year-round. Fishing not recommended in this section due to difficult access. All gates are open. Other 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 11/25/25.
Moonshine Falls Raft Launch to State Line with California
Closed to salmon fishing. No bait fishing. Open all Year
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. Flows are at a great level for fishing and fishing is improving. This section of river is open year-round.
There was limited insect acitivity this weekend. Small redband-rainbow were feeding in the back eddy foam lines. Fishing was slow. A heavily weighted rubber legged dark stonefly caught a few fish.
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 12/3/25.
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. Water temperatures are nice and cool right now and falltrout fishing has been good. Last updated 11/25/2025
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
Closed to salmon fishing. Fishing is possible but quite cold 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 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 12/3/25.
LAKEOF THE WOODS: Yellow perch, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead catfish, crappie, kokanee, brown trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brook trout, tui chub
The lake is still ice free but should be sarting to freeze over soon. The lake was stocked three months ago with 12-14 inch rainbow trout. 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 slow for yellow perch. They will be schooling.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing is very slow. Best fishing for largemouth is along the lily pads on the north east side of the lake. 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 12/3/25.
LINK RIVER: Redband/rainbow trout
Closed to fishing for salmon. Check Link River Flows. Redband Trout are in the river in very low numbers.
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 12/3/25.
LOFTON RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
There have not been any recent fishing reports, but fishing should still be fair. Fish activity should increase as the water warms throughout the day. 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 11/19/25.
LONG CREEK: Brook trout, redband trout, bull trout
. Water temperatures will be very cold out there. 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 12/3/25.
LOST RIVER: Largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, tui and blue chub.
Water quality is fair. Best 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. Fishing for yellow perch is your best bet. Fishing for largemouth bass should be slow around the Big Springs Park area. Last updated 12/3/25.
MALHEUR RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout
Sampling last month showed there are some very nice trout in Malheur Reservoir right now. Some nice fish are being caught using power bait, streamers and scud fly patterns.
The reservoir still has plenty of water and boat ramp is usable. Last updated 11/25/2025
MALHEUR RIVER: Rainbow trout
Below Warmsprings Reservoir
Flows from the dam are now shut off. Fishing has been good this past year for trout up to 18" in and around the Riverside Wildlife Area. Nymphs and streamers are consistent producers and dry fly fishing can be good when the water is lower and clear in the fall. Last updated 11/25/2025
Above Warmsprings Reservoir
Fishing for smallmouth between Drewsey and the reservoir will likely be slow right now with colder water temperatures. Flows are now around 70 cfs. Fishing for Redband and Brook trout throughout the upper Malheur is also a good fall fishing option. All bull trout must be released unharmed. Last updated 11/25/2025
MANN LAKE:
Mann Lake was stocked with fingerling Lahontan Cutthroat last month. These fish were around three inches long but will likely grow fast and provide a good fishery in coming years. Last updated 11/25/2025
MILLER LAKE: Brown, rainbow, brook trout and kokanee
You might encounter snow. The lake was stocked almost three months ago with 12-14 inch rainbow trout this week. Fishing should be slow. 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. 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 12/3/25.
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. The water is a little murky but fishing for trout may still be decent for the persistent angler. Last updated 11/25/2025
OWYHEE RESERVOIR: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish
Owyhee Reservoir is 52% 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 feet at times. We expect bass fishing to improve as brood year 2023 bass continue to grow.
Black Crappie are abundant right now but most are quite small. Crappie can be found througout 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 11/25/2025
OWYHEE RIVER (Lower): brown trout, hatchery rainbow trout
Flows from the dam are around 30 cfs. Anglers can check flows here.
Look for some larger caddis this fall and the occasional blue wing olive hatch. Nymphs and streamers can be productive between hatches. Casting spinners, and crankbaits is also effective.
Brown trout will be spawning throughout the fall and winter so please avoid wading and fishing in gravely areas to protect burried eggs and spawning fish.
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 four digit number and report the river reach where you caught the fish. Last updated 11/25/2025
PHILLIPS RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, yellow perch
Fishing for perch has been good with high catch rates and some nice sized fish available.
Recently, anglers have been catching tiger muskies in Phillips Reservoir that were stocked last year. They have grown nicely and are now over 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 10/27/25.
PILCHER AND WOLF CREEK RESERVOIRS: Trout, crappie
District Staff sampled Pilcher and Wolf Creek Reservoirs during the week of June 16.
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 8/19/25.
POISON CREEK RESERVOIR (Grant County): Rainbow trout
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. Fishing has been good this fall. Last updated 11/25/2025
POLE CREEK RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, crappie
Recent sampling showed the reservoir is loaded with small crappie which is limiting trout growth. Dispite 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 14 inch range.
Last updated 11/25/2025
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.
ROUND VALLEY RESERVOIR: LARGEMOUTH BASS
BLM and ODFW stocked 140 largemouth bass last week ranging from 6 to 14 inches. The lake has a lot of water. There is little structure on the lake. The lake can be turbid. Small boats can be launch 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.
The mouth of Sevenmile Creek at Agency Lake is good for yellow perch. You can access this area by hiking two miles down the BLM Wood River Wetland Trail. Last updated 12/3/25
Check Sevenmile Creek Flows
SKY LAKES AND MOUNTAIN LAKE WILDERNESS: Brook trout and rainbow trout (Cranebow triploids)
Many of these lakes will have snow and access can be challenging. The lakes were stocked in early July with small rainbow trout fry. Some lakes are starting to freeze.
Fishing should be slow in most.
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 ares looking for spawning areas.
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 12/3/25.
SPENCER CREEK: Redband trout and brook trout
Spencer Creek is closed. Spencer Creek will open May 22, 2026. Spencer Creek is always closed for fishing for salmon. Last updated 11/18/25.
SPRAGUE RIVER: Redband trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed
The entire 85 miles of the mainstem river is closed to angling until April 22, 2026. The river is always closed to salmon and sucker angling. Last updated 12/3/25.
NORTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: redband trout, brook trout, brown trout, bull trout
Water tempeartures will be approaching freezing. Closed to angling for salmon. Open year-round. Fishing should be slow for Brook Trout up high near Lee Thomas Crossing. You might encounter snow. Fishing near Sandhill crossing is slow. 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 12/3/25.
SOUTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: brook trout, redband trout, brown trout
Open year-round. Fishing will be slow for brook trout up high. Fishing will be best near Corral and Camp Creeks for brook trout.
Best Redband Trout fishing will be slow in the canyon above Whitworth Creek or below Blaisdell. Last updated 12/3/25.
Check SF Sprague River Flows.
SPRING CREEK: Redband trout, brook trout and brown trout
Closed to angling for salmon. No bait allowed. Closed to fishing until May 22, 2026. Last update 10/29/25.
SUN CREEK: Brook trout, bull trout, brown trout, redband trout
Fishing not recommended. No bait allowed. The gate to access Sun Creek is closed. Last updated 11/4/25.
SYCAN RIVER: Brook, redband and brown trout (below marsh)
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 very slow. Brook Trout will be concnetrated for spawning
Fishing is slow below the marsh as flows are low. Last updated 12/3/25.
Check Sycan River Flows.
THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR: Trout, perch
Thief Valley Reservoir has begun to refill after draining in early September. It has been restocked so some trout are available to anglers.
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 10/21/25.
THOMPSON VALLEY RESERVOIR: Hatcheryrainbow trout, largemouth bass
There have not been any recent fishing reports. Water levels are fair for this time of year and access is still available. 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 11/19/25.
UNITY RESERVOIR: Trout, smallmouth bass, crappie
Unity Reservoir drained to less than 15% this year, but will start refilling in coming months. This reservoir is a very consistent trout fishery. There also are good numbers of bass and crappie. However, many of the crappie are small, and both types of warmwater fish may be more difficult to catch as water temperatures cool.
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 10/21/25.
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. . 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. Trout fishing should be good this fall.. Last updated 11/25/2025
UPPER WILLIAMSON RIVER: Redband trout and brook trout
Closed to fishing until January 1, 2026. The river will open year round from the Kirk 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. Last updated 12/3/25.
Check Upper Williamson River Flows.
LOWER WILLIAMSON RIVER (Mouth with Klamath Lake to Kirk Bridge): Redband trout, brown trout and yellow perch
Closed to fishing until May 22, 2026. The river is always closed to salmon angling. Last updated 11/4/25.
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 yellow perch is your best bet. Last updated 11/25/25.
WOOD RIVER (including Petric Canal): Redband, brown, brook and bull trout
The Wood River is closed to angling until April 22, 2026. The Wood River is always closed to salmon angling. Last updated 11/4/25.
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 18 inches can be found. Fishing has been good this fall. Last updated 11/25/2025