Recreation Report
Southeast Zone
Recreation Report
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Feb. 19, 2025
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Best bets for weekend fishing
- Lake of the Woods continues to provide ice fishing opportunities.
- Gerber Reservoir is another option for ice fishing with less of a crowd but potentially a hike to the reservoir through snow.
- Hybrid bass fishing on Ana Lake has picked up as colder weather sets in.
- Anglers continue to catch nice trout on the Blitzen. Streamers seem to be the ticket near Paige.
- Chickahominy and Krumbo reservoirs are good bets for winter fishing.
- Cold weather has greatly improved local ice conditions in SE Oregon opening multiple reservoirs to ice fishing, including Phillips, Pilcher and Unity.
Trout stocking
Stocking is scheduled to resume in March 2025.
The 2025 stocking schedule will be finalized in the next few weeks.
Trout stocking maps
Check out the ODFW fishing and trout stocking maps to find nearby fishing locations, driving directions and descriptions of amenities.
Announcements
Ice fishing safety
With ice covering many waterbodies, anglers need to be cautious. Take the following precautions: use the "buddy system," wear a PFD in case of thin ice, carry a throw-rope, and use a heavy metal staff to check for thin-ice. The Minnesota DNR has developed guidelines for ice thickness and other safety tips. Remember that any hole cut in the ice for fishing can't be larger than 12 inches in diameter.
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
Open year-round. Agency Lake is warming up and ice is starting to thaw. This is not an ice fishing destination. Henzel and Petric boat ramps are frozen. The dock has been taken out at both. Redband trout are moving around with many now returning to the main lake after spawning.
Catch rates remain low 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.
Keep on the lookout for radio tagged redband trout. These fish must be released unharmed. The long antenna looks like fishing line coming from the abdomen. Please report any radio tagged fish. Last updated 2/19/25.
ANA RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, hybrid bass
The reservoir has been dropped 17 feet for the winter. The boat launch is now dry and will not be useable again until March or April.
There have been some rainbow trout caught recently with bait on the bottom. Popular fishing places in the winter are near the dam and the northwest portion of the lake. If fishing from ODFW property on the south side of the reservoir you will need a wildlife area parking permit.
There have been a few reports of people catching hybrid bass, but plan on fishing to be slow to fair. 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 2/5/25.
Read 12 tips for catching wipers in Ana Reservoir.
ANNIE CREEK: brook trout, brown trout, bull trout and redband trout
Fishing not recommended. Fishing remains very slow due to cold water temperatures and very deep snow around the creek. Open year round with bait allowed.
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 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 2/12/25.
BECK KIWANIS POND, Ontario: trout, bluegill, largemouth bass
Beck Kiwanis was stocked Oct. 7 with 1,300 rainbow trout. Fishing should be good. Please use caution on the ice. Last updated 2/12/25.
BEULAH RESERVOIR: redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout
There were some very nice rainbow trout in the reservoir this summer and fishing was good this past fall. Ice is now eight or more inches thick on most of the reservoir but as the reservoir continues to fill edges may be open or thinner than older ice. Some open water and thin ice remains near the inlet of Warm Springs Creek. There are bull trout in the reservoir, if you catch a bull trout you must release it unharmed. Last updated 2/12/25.
BLITZEN RIVER: redband trout, carp
The Blitzen is flowing around 70 cfs with temperatures in the 30s. Streamer fishing has been productive lately near Page Springs but there will be some ice due to the colder weather lately. Anglers are catching some really nice redband. Last updated 2/11/2025
BURNS POND: trout
Burns Pond was stocked this fall with rainbow trout. Ice thickness is now more than eight inches. No recent reports on fishing. Last updated 2/12/25.
BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR: bass, catfish, crappie, rainbow trout
The reservoir is around 52 percent full. No recent reports but fishing should be good for crappie if you can find them.
Please use caution if you venture out on the ice. Ice thickness will be variable because the reservoir has been gradually filling throughout the winter. Last updated 2/12/25.
CAMPBELL LAKE: rainbow trout, brook trout
Access is restricted to snowmobiles and the lake is frozen. Ice thickness is unknown. Last update 11/27/24.
CAMPBELL RESERVOIR: redband trout, largemouth bass, white and black crappie, bluegill
The reservoir remains frozen. Access likely blocked due to snow. Ice fishing not recommended. This is not an ice fishing destination. Water temperatures will be very cold for warmwater fish. BLM, ODFW, and BOR stocked a total of 431 crappie in April 2024 ranging in size from 8 to 14 inches.
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. The reservoir is about 30 percent full. Last updated 2/19/25.
CHERRY CREEK: brook trout and redband trout
Open all year. Fishing not recommended as snow is very deep. Water temperature remains near freezing. You will hit lots of snow immediately off Westside Rd.
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. The redband trout in this creek are some of the prettiest around. Last updated 2/19/25.
CHEWAUCAN RIVER: redband trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead
Fishing will be very slow as temperatures drop and ice covers the majority of the river. Last updated 12/11/24.
CHICKAHOMINY RESERVOIR: trout
There are some nice holdover trout in Chickahominy up to 20 inches and fishing has been good so far this winter.
There is currently about 5 inches of ice and no open water on the reservoir. Ice fishing should be productive but use caution when venturing out on the ice. Ice thickness and strength could be variable due to thawing and re-freezing that occurred earlier this winter. Last updated 2/12/25.
CORRAL CREEK (SF Sprague): brook trout and brown trout
Access remains blocked by snow. Open year-round. Bait is allowed. No limit on brook and brown trout.
Catch is typically dominated by brook trout with brown trout making up about 5 percent of catch. Please release adipose clipped brook trout. Last updated 2/19/25.
COTTONWOOD MEADOW LAKE: rainbow trout, brook trout
Access is restricted to snowmobiles and the lake is frozen. Ice thickness is unknown. Last update 11/27/24.
CROOKED CREEK (Klamath Co): redband trout, brook trout and brown trout
Will open to fishing May 22. Currently, Crooked Creek closed to fishing on Nov. 1 to protect spawning fish. Last updated 1/8/25.
CRYSTAL CREEK redband trout and yellow perch
Will open to fishing May 22. Currently, Crystal Creek closed to fishing to protect spawning redband trout on Nov. 1. Last updated 1/8/25.
DEADHORSE LAKE: rainbow trout
Access is restricted to snowmobiles and the lake is frozen. Ice thickness is unknown. Last updated 11/27/24.
DEEP CREEK: redband trout
Fishing will be very slow as temperatures drop and ice covers most of the river. Last updated 12/11/24.
DELINTMENT LAKE: rainbow trout
Access to Delintment will require some sort of tracked vehicle. The Lake is currently frozen and fishing may be slow due to low oxygen concentrations that typically occur after ice up at this waterbody. Last updated 1/15/25.
DOG LAKE: largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead, redband trout
Access is restricted to snowmobiles and the lake is frozen. Ice thickness is unknown. Last updated 2/5/25.
FISH LAKE (Steens Mountain): rainbow trout, brook trout
The Steens Loop Road is now closed for the winter. For access to Fish Lake you must get a key and winter recreation permit from the Burns BLM office. Ice fishing at Fish Lake can be productive but vehicle access is limited by snowpack. Last updated 1/15/25.
FORT CREEK: brown trout, redband trout, brook trout, bull trout
Fort Creek is currently closed to fishing on Nov. 1 to protect spawning fish. Will open to fishing on May 22. Last updated 1/8/25.
FOURMILE CREEK (CANAL) (tributary to Agency Lake): brook, brown, redband trout, yellow perch
Fourmile Creek is open year-round, and bait is allowed. Fishing not recommended due to deep snow along the roadway limiting parking. The canal is frozen. Last updated 2/19/25.
Check Fourmile Canal Flow.
FOURMILE LAKE: hatchery rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee, brook trout
The lake is inaccessible except by snow machines. Ice fishing might be possible. The lake is currently 30 percent full.
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 2/19/25.
GERBER RESERVOIR: white and black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead and largemouth bass
Anglers are ice fishing. The reservoir can be a good ice fishing destination. Be prepared to hike into the reservoir as the roads might not be plowed.
Fish sampling by Bureau of Reclamation this year showed incredible densities of yellow perch and some larger crappie. Use small hooks and bait for the perch as most are small with small mouths.
Best place to fish for perch is at the north boat ramp. Crappie are suspended in the main part of the reservoir or near deeper water.
The reservoir is 34 percent full. Call the Klamath Falls BLM office for updated information. A higher lake level improves the crappie fishery.
Gerber Reservoir is a large turbid reservoir with good bank access. Most of the reservoir is on BLM property. Open all year. Last updated 2/19/25.
HEART LAKE: hatchery rainbow trout
Access is restricted to snowmobiles and the lake is frozen. Ice thickness is unknown. Last updated 11/27/24.
HOLBROOK RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
Access is restricted to snowmobiles and the lake is frozen. Ice thickness is unknown. Last updated 11/27/24.
UPPER KLAMATH LAKE: native redband trout, yellow perch, kokanee, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead, tui chub and blue chub
Most of the lake is frozen except a small piece of open water near Pelican Marina to Link River Dam. The ice is starting to melt in certain locations Fishing has been very slow. The lake is open to fishing all year.
Please remember that nets or 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.
The lake is 1.2 feet below full pool and 81 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 2/19/25.
KLAMATH RIVER: native redband trout, rainbow trout, brown trout
Keno Dam to Highway 66
Fishing not recommended due to difficult access and extremely cold-water temperatures. Closed to fishing for salmon. The river from Keno Dam downstream to Hwy 66 is open to fishing. Fishing remains very slow. Please remember that the bag limit has changed to one redband rainbow trout per day in the 12- to 15-inch size class. No bait is allowed. Also, the area on the river near the Klamath Sportsman Park downstream to Hwy 66 is closed to public access to restore that area.
Flows are a little high for fishing at 1,380 cfs. Catch-and-release is highly encouraged. Most redband/rainbow are small. Last updated 2/19/25.
Hwy 66 Bridge downstream to Springs
Fishing not recommended due to difficult access and extremely cold-water temperatures. Closed to salmon fishing. This section of river is open year-round. Access is currently prohibited by KRRC from Hwy 66 to below the old dam site. Fishing not recommended in this section due to difficult access. The Powerhouse Road on the west side of the river will be closed until April 15, 2025. Access to the Klamath River will be available from the Topsy Grade Road or traveling through Dorris. The Topsy Grade Road can have large potholes and be very muddy. 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 2/12/25.
Springs to state line with California
Access will be quite challenging due to snow and ice. Closed to salmon fishing. Water temperatures are warmer this time of year down here due to the springs entering just upriver. Turbidity has declined significantly. Take the road through Dorris to access. This section of river is open year-round. Turbidity can be tracked by visiting the USGS Real Time Klamath River Gage.
Fishing recommended only when turbidity (FNU) is less than 40. The Powerhouse Road on the west side of the river will be closed until April 15, 2025. Access to the Klamath River will be available from the Topsy Grade Road or traveling through Dorris. The Topsy Grade Road can have large potholes and will be very muddy.
Patterns and lures that mimic crayfish, golden stoneflies, salmonfly nymphs, salmon eggs and leeches should work well. Blue winged olive mayflies should be hatching soon. Panther Martin spinners can work well down there.
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 2/12/25.
KRUMBO RESERVOIR: trout, bass
Fishing for holdover trout should be great. Anglers were consistently catching trout in the 17-inch range using a variety of methods this summer. Fly-fishing with streamers from the bank can be productive, PowerBait has been working well, and trolling from a boat will also turn up a few fish.
Ice fishing is not allowed on Krumbo Reservoir and it rarely freezes entirely. Last updated 1/15/25.
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
This area has extremely poor fishing in winter. Lake Ewauna and most of Klamath River is frozen.
Recent sampling found good numbers of small, juvenile largemouth bass, Sacramento perch, yellow perch and even a few crappie. These findings are surprising. 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 Hwy140 bridge might also be worth some effort. Last updated 2/12/25.
LAKE OF THE WOODS: hatchery rainbow trout, kokanee, hatchery brown trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, tui chub
The lake is frozen with somesnow on top. Bring something to clear the snow before drilling through the ice. Anglers were doing well ice fishing for yellow perch with a few 12-inch hatchery rainbow trout mixed in. For recent fishing updates and for conditions of the ice, 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. Yellow perch fishing should be good.
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 2/19/25.
LINK RIVER: redband/rainbow trout
Link River is very slow fishing due to freezing water temperatures and low population abundance of redband trout. 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. Catch-and-release only for redband trout. No bait allowed. Last updated 2/19/25.
LOFTON RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
Access is restricted to snowmobiles and the lake is frozen. Ice thickness is unknown. Last updated 11/27/24.
LONG CREEK: brook trout, redband trout, bull trout
Fishing not recommended. Snow will block access unless logging operations are occurring. Open to fishing all year. Water temperatures are very cold. Last updated 2/12/24.
LOST RIVER: largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, tui and blue chub, goldfish
The river remains mostly frozen. The river is likely not safe for ice fishing. 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. Last updated 2/5/25.
MALHEUR RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
There are some very nice trout in Malheur Reservoir right now. Anglers were consistently catching trout this fall using a variety of methods. 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.
Ice is now around 10 inches thick. Ice thickness and strength will be variable due to recent thawing and re-freezing. Last updated 2/12/25.
MANN LAKE:
Mann Lake has filled up enough to support a fishery but still has not been stocked. We are still working to re-stock with Lahontan cutthroat but the lake continues to be fishless. Last updated 10/9/24.
MILLER LAKE: brown, rainbow, brook trout and kokanee
Snow is blocking access except for snowmobiles. The lake is likely frozen. Ice thickness is unknown.
Call the USFS in Chiloquin for more information, 541-783-4001. Last updated 2/19/25.
MOON RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, largemouth bass
Moon Reservoir was stocked this spring with 5,000 rainbow trout and 580 largemouth bass. There were some nice trout caught near the boat ramp in January. Ice thickness and strength could be variable due to thawing and re-freezing throughout the winter. Last updated 2/12/25.
OWYHEE RESERVOIR: largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, catfish
Owyhee Reservoir is 75 percent full, with Gordon Gulch, Indian Creek and Leslie Gulch boat ramps all open and usable. There are some older, larger crappie in the 12-inch range but they are elusive.
Trout fishing trolling or fishing streamer flies from the bank can be effective in the lower reservoir near the forebay.
Anglers targeting bass may catch some with tags near the dorsal fin. ODFW is studying bass movement, condition and angler harvest of bass. The tags have a four-digit number and can be reported by phone or on MyODFW.com. Last updated 2/12/25.
OWYHEE RIVER (Lower): brown trout, hatchery rainbow trout
The Owyhee River is currently flowing at about 242 cfs below the dam. Anglers should avoid wading in gravelly areas to protect buried eggs.
Some good fishing can still be found away from spawning brown trout. Try fishing some of the deeper, slower water with streamers for post-spawn browns or egg patterns for larger rainbows.
The best fishing will be in the upper six miles of the Lower Owyhee below the dam. Crankbaits, spoons and spinners can also be productive. Last updated 2/12/25.
PHILLIPS RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, yellow perch
Phillips Reservoir currently has about 16 inches of ice. Both perch and trout should be available to ice anglers. Last updated 2/12/25.
PILCHER AND WOLF CREEK RESERVOIRS: trout, crappie
Wolf Creek Reservoir has about 11 inches of ice, and Pilcher Creek Reservoir currently has about 8 inches. The ice around the edges will be thinner as the reservoirs continue to fill, and there is decent snow cover on both. Anglers fishing through the ice at these locations will find crappie and rainbow trout.. Last updated 2/12/25.
POISON CREEK RESERVOIR (Grant County): rainbow trout
There is some open water due to the aeration system installed last fall but most of the reservoir has at least 10 inches of ice. We do not recommend ice fishing on this reservoir due to thawing and refreezing patterns near the air diffusors. Use extreme caution if you venture on to the ice and do not venture anywhere near the open water created by the aeration system.
Fishing was good at Poison Creek throughout the summer and fall. This reservoir is weedy so you will need to keep your fly, bait or lure suspended above the weed beds. There are plenty of fish between 12 and 23 inches in the reservoir. Ice thickness and strength could be variable due to thawing and re-freezing this winter. Last updated 2/12/25.
POLE CREEK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, crappie
Recent sampling showed black and now white crappie are quite abundant but most of them are less than six inches long. There are some nice holdover rainbow trout available up to 18 inches and some Lahontan cutthroat that were stocked last year that are now around 10 inches.
No recent reports on ice conditions or coverage. Ice thickness and strength could be variable due to thawing and re-freezing t earlier this winter. Last updated 1/15/25.
POWDER RIVER: rainbow trout, bass, catfish
The Powder River is frozen along much of its length below Phillips Reservoir. Fishing will probably improve later in the year when warmer weather arrives. Last updated 2/5/25.
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. There is a ton of snow above Nicholson Road.
The mouth of Sevenmile Creek at Agency Lake is very slow for yellow perch. You can access this area by hiking two miles down the Wood River Wetland Trail. People have been hiking the trail and the road looks plowed at the beginning of the trail. Last updated 2/19/25.
Check Sevenmile Creek Flows
SKY LAKES AND MOUNTAIN LAKE WILDERNESS: brook trout and rainbow trout (Cranebow triploids)
Snow is still blocking access to all lakes. Most, if not all, lakes are frozen.
Best lakes to catch fish are Clover, Como, Harriette, Echo, Weston and South Pass in the Mountain Lakes Wilderness and Sonya, Margurette and Isherwood 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 will be more accessible along the shorelines as they are spawning.
Best lures are typically dark Panther Martin spinners.
The biggest trout come from 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 12/19/24.
SPENCER CREEK: redband trout and brook trout
Spencer Creek is currently closed to all fishing to protect spawning fish. Will open to fishing May 22. Last updated 1/8/25.
SPRAGUE RIVER: redband trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed
Sprague River is currently closed to fishing to protect spawning fish. Will open to fishing April 22. Last updated 1/8/25.
NORTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: redband trout, brook trout, brown trout, bull trout
Snow will limit access everywhere. Open year-round. The area upstream of the Elbow should be very slow for redband trout and brown trout.Water temperatures are very cold. Last updated 2/12/25.
SOUTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: brook trout, redband trout, brown trout, bull trout
Open year-round. Access will be challenging due to snow. Fishing will be very slow for brook trout and redband trout down low in the system. Last updated 2/12/25.
Check SF Sprague River Flows.
SPRING CREEK: redband trout, brook trout and brown trout
Spring Creek is currently closed to fishing to protect spawning fish. Will open to fishing May 22. Last update 11/6/24.
SUN CREEK: brook trout, bull trout, brown trout, redband trout
Access to Sun Creek is closed until the end of June. Last updated 11/6/24.
SYCAN RIVER: brook, redband and brown trout (below marsh)
Open year-round. Access blocked by snow almost everywhere on the river. Fishing above the marsh would normally be the best.
Fishing has been very slow below the marsh.
Fishing below the Sycan Marsh is not recommended as most of the river has been dry most summers. Last updated 2/5/25.
Check Sycan River Flows.
THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR: trout, perch
Thief Valley Reservoir has completed filling with water. The reservoir is partially frozen with open water in the middle. It's likely that the ice is not thick enough for fishing so extreme caution should be exercised before venturing out onto the reservoir. The reservoir was restocked with trout in November. Most were small (less than 8 inches), but they should be catchable in the spring after they grow more.
Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels. Last updated 1/15/25.
UNITY RESERVOIR: trout, smallmouth bass, crappie
Unity Reservoir is covered with about 8-10 inches of ice. This reservoir is one of the most consistent trout fisheries in sortheast 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.
Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels. Last updated 2/12/25.
WARM SPRINGS RESERVOIR: smallmouth bass, crappie, bullhead, perch, rainbow trout
Warm Springs Reservoir was stocked with 30,000 rainbow trout fingerlings last spring and another 60,000 this spring.
Recent sampling showed trout stocked last year are now in the 14-inch range. 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 sampling indicates there is a strong year class of age 1 bass that will provide a good fishery in a couple more years.
No reports on ice conditions, the road into the reservoir can be very treacherous during wet conditions. Last updated 1/15/25.
UPPER WILLIAMSON RIVER: redband trout and brook trout
Upper Williamson River is currently closed to fishing to protect spawning fish. Will open to fishing April 22. Last updated 1/8/25.
Check Upper Williamson River Flows.
LOWER WILLIAMSON RIVER: redband trout, brown trout and yellow perch
Lower Williamson River is currently closed to fishing to protect spawning fish. Will open to fishing May 22. Last updated 1/8/25.
WILLOW VALLEY RESERVOIR: largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, Sacramento perch.
The reservoir is frozen and not a good ice fishing destination. ODFW and BLM have restocked the reservoir with small numbers of bass and 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 due to low reservoir levels. 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.. Last updated 2/19/25.
WOOD RIVER (including Petric Canal): redband, brown, brook and bull trout
Wood River is currently closed to fishing to protect spawning fish. Will open to fishing on April 22. Last updated 1/8/25.
YELLOWJACKET RESERVOIR: trout
Access to Yellowjacket Reservoir remains closed due to the Falls Fire, which recently burned through the area. Please check with Malheur National Forest for updates on the closure. Last updated 1/15/25.