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Best bets for weekend fishing

• Miller Lake has been stocked and should provide excellent fishing opportunities.
• June is a great month for native redband trout in the Klamath Basin, massive trout moving into Pelican Bay, Wood River muooth and Williamson River, black drake mayfly hatch on upper Williamson, salmonfly and blizzard hatches on the Klamath River.
• Crappie fishing should pick up in Topsy and potentially Gerber Reservoir.
• Anglers have been picking up some nice fish on the Chewaucan River.
• Lofton Reservoir has been heavily stocked this spring and fishing has been excellent.

Recently stocked

Scheduled to be stocked this week:

Fish Lake, Lake of the Woods, Holbrook Reservoir, Lofton Reservoir.

Recently stocked:

Lake of the Woods, Miller Lake.

Check out the 2022 trout stocking schedule.

Trout stocking maps

Check out the ODFW fishing and trout stocking maps to find nearby fishing locations, driving directions and descriptions of amenities.

Announcements

Emergency regulations for Malheur and Willow Valley reservoirs

To learn more, click the “Regulation Updates” button at the top of this report.

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Updates by waterbody

AGENCY LAKE (including Straights): redband trout, yellow perch, brown trout

All boat ramps are open. The lake level is still low for this time of year. Fishing from a boat continues to improve. Redband trout are still scattered but will be moving in mass with the drastic increase in water temperatures and pH this week. The algae bloom is just starting but proliferating quickly. Water temperatures were in the low 60’s earlier in the week but are expected to exceed 70 today. Expect redband trout to move near the mouth of the Wood River and fishing should be excellent this week.

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 6/22/22.

ANA RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, hybrid bass

Ana Reservoir was stocked with 2,500 legals and 200 trophy rainbow trout for Memorial Day weekend. The boat ramp is accessible and trolling with lures and flies for these fish is a great method. Of course, fishing with PowerBait and casting lures catch plenty of fish as well.

Hybrid bass catches have slowed down as the fish tend to spread out as water temperatures warm. Bait fishing is the proven method for catching hybrid bass but fly-fishing and casting Rapalas are also effective when these fish are feeding. Rapalas that imitate tui chub and rainbow trout, favorite food sources for hybrid bass, are good bets for catching these fish. On sunny days you will need to fish deeper than cloudy days.

Last updated 6/1/22.

Read 12 tips for catching wipers in Ana Reservoir.

ANA RIVER: rainbow trout

Fishing the river in spring is a great opportunity but there have not been any recent fishing reports. Ana River is a great match-the-hatch fly-fishing river with good hatches throughout the year. Hatches typically occur during the afternoon from 12-3 p.m. Small blue-winged olive mayfly hatches are typically best on overcast days with light rain. 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. Bait fishing is allowed and anglers can keep 5 trout. Early this spring an angler caught a hybrid bass in the river, which happens occasionally. Last updated 6/1/22.

ANNIE CREEK: brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout

Bait is allowed. Fishing is almost always slow. Flows have decreased to 77 cfs. 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 redband/rainbow trout caught in the creek to ODFW at 541-883-5732.

The creek is open year-round, and bait is allowed.

Access is available year-round off Hwy. 62 at the USFS snow park. 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 6/22/22.

ANTHONY LAKE: rainbow trout, brook trout

Over the winter, anglers reported good fishing for rainbow trout as big as 18 inches. Some of those fish may still be available for anglers throughout the spring and summer. However, we have received recent reports that there is still a lot of snow around Anthony Lake so the lake may be difficult to access. Last updated 6/15/22.

BALM CREEK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout

Balm Creek Reservoir is about half full. It recently was stocked with fingerling trout. As they grow, they will become available for anglers. Last updated 5/25/22.

BECK KIWANIS POND, Ontario: trout, bluegill, largemouth bass

Fishing for holdover trout should be good at Beck Kiwanis Pond. As water warms the bluegill fishing should heat up as well. Last updated 3/30/22.

BEULAH RESERVOIR: redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout

Beulah was drained last fall but there may be some holdover rainbow trout available. Near the inlet or rocky portions of shoreline are the most productive areas for trout. Last updated 5/25/2022

BLITZEN RIVER: redband trout

Fishing has been slow on the Blitzen but there is currently very little fishing pressure. Water levels are up a bit high and slightly murky but still in decent shape for fishing. The stable weather pattern will see lower flow and clearer water conditions. As of 6/22/2022 flows were under 100 cfs and water temperatures were in the 50s at Page Springs. Last updated 6/22/22.

BURNS POND: trout

Fishing for small rainbow trout has been fair. The pond was stocked this spring with catchable trout. Last updated 5/25/2022

BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR: bass, catfish, crappie, rainbow trout

Bully Creek was recently stocked with catchable rainbow trout this spring. Trout fishing should remain productive until water temperatures really climb. Crappie and bass fishing should be picking up. Last updated 6/22/22.

CAMPBELL LAKE: rainbow trout, brook trout

Inaccessible due to fire.

The Bly, Chiloquin, Paisley and Silver Lake Ranger districts in the Fremont-Winema National Forest are scheduled to be closed until Aug. 31, 2022, unless the closure is lifted. Last updated 1/26/22.

CAMPBELL RESERVOIR: redband trout, largemouth bass, crappie

There are likely no fish in the reservoir. Water conditions will be evaluated next week to determine if fish should be stocked in the reservoir or whether the reservoir will go dry again this year. Last updated 6/22/22

CHERRY CREEK: brook trout and redband trout

Fishing will be fair. Mosquitoes will be bad! Flows have declined to 20 cfs. Open all year. Water temperatures are are increasing substantially. 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. Water is crystal clear, and habitat is exceptional. 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 but it’s catch-and-release for redband trout. Last updated 6/22/22.

CHEWAUCAN RIVER: redband trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead

This is the best time of year to fish this river. Fishing will start picking up as the water warms the first week of June. Cast spinners across and downstream and slowly work them through deeper riffles and lower pools. Some of the best way to cover water is stripping flies or hanging beadheads under indicators. Camping is available and is a perfect time to hang out and have fun. The bag limit is 2 fish only one of which can be over 20 inches.

Check the Oregon Water Resources Near Real Time Streamflow website for current flow information. Last updated 6/1/22.

CHICKAHOMINY RESERVOIR: trout

Chickahominy Reservoir is now dry and will be for the remainder of 2022. It will be restocked again in 2023 if conditions improve. Last updated 6/22/22.

CORRAL CREEK (SF Sprague): brook trout and brown trout

Check with USFS as a road closure is still in effect for this area. Last updated 6/15/22.

COTTONWOOD MEADOW LAKE: rainbow trout, brook trout

Fishing has been fantastic for anglers trolling lures and flies. This is the time of year where 30-40 fish days are not uncommon. Rainbow trout were in the 8-17 inch range with the majority 12-14. Bank anglers were doing poorly as is typical at this lake. They might have done better if suspending their bait from a bobber. Last updated 6/1/22.

CROOKED CREEK (Klamath Co): redband trout, brook trout and brown trout

Fishing is slow. There is public access at Highway 62 and upstream. Last updated 6/15/22.

CRYSTAL CREEK redband trout and yellow perch

Fishing is improving with redband trout moving in from the main lakes. Remember angling regulations have changed to no bait in Crystal Creek. Anglers can launch boats at Malone Springs. There is a 10mph speed limit on the Creek. Last updated 6/22/22.

DEADHORSE LAKE: rainbow trout

Inaccessible due to fire.

The Bly, Chiloquin, Paisley and Silver Lake Ranger districts in the Fremont-Winema National Forest are scheduled to be closed until Aug. 31, 2022, unless the closure is lifted. Last updated 1/26/22.

DEEP CREEK: redband trout

Access is now available to the entire creek. Larger redband trout are located along Hwy 140 and smaller redband and brook trout will be in the forest. Fishing should start getting better after the relatively high flows pass and the water warms up the first week of June. Try casting lures into deeper riffles and in slower pools. Fly-fishing should also be good either stripping flies or hanging beadheads under indicators.  The bag limit is 2 fish only one of which can be over 20 inches.

Check the Oregon Water Resources Near Real Time Streamflow website for current flow information. Last updated 5/25/22.

DELINTMENT LAKE: rainbow trout

No recent reports, but Delintment was recently stocked with catchable rainbow trout. Last updated 5/25/22.

DUNCAN RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, brown bullhead catfish

This reservoir is dry and will not be stocked in 2022. This is good news due to the fact someone illegally introduced brown bullhead and largemouth bass into the reservoir. If we can keep bullhead out of this lake in the future, it will once again become a fantastic trout fishery. Last updated 4/12/22.

Please report illegal fish introductions to 1-800-452-7888.

FISH LAKE (Steens Mountain): rainbow trout, brook trout

The road to Fish Lake is maintained by the Burns District BLM and remains closed with no ETA for opening.  Anglers can call the BLM at  541-573-4400 for current road access updates. No fish will be stocked into Fish Lake before the July 4 holiday. Last updated 6/22/22.

FORT CREEK: brown trout, redband trout, brook trout

Fishing is always slow as the creek is cold, slow and crystal clear. There is only a small  section of public property near the headwaters. Last updated 5/25/22.

FOURMILE CREEK (CANAL) (tributary to Agency Lake): brook, brown, and redband trout.

Open all year and bait is allowed. Access is difficult but is available year-round off Westside Road at Fourmile Springs. A small car topper boat or canoe/kayak can improve fishing access at this area. Anglers should be aware of private property around this area and can check Klamath County Land Ownership for information.

The creek is very slow moving with one beaver dam impounding the creek. Fishing should be slow in front of and behind the beaver dam. If you are adventurous enough, the hole where Fourmile Creek enters Fourmile Canal is great. Also, fish where the Cherry Creek channel hits Fourmile Creek.

The headwater springs at Fourmile and Jack Springs are very cold. Last updated 3/30/22.

FOURMILE LAKE: hatchery rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee, brook trout

The road into Fourmile Lake is still closed by the USFS. Call the Fremont-Winema Forest Service office for more information. Fourmile Lake was not stocked in 2021 and is not likely to be stocked this year unless the planned timber work is completed ahead of schedule and access is opened back up. Last updated 5/18/22.

GERBER RESERVOIR: crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead and largemouth bass

Open all year. Fishing for crappie should be slow this year but typically peaks in June.

Targeting yellow perch continues to be your best bet. Fish sampling by Bureau of Reclamation has showed incredible densities of yellow perch in the past few years and also some larger crappie. Fishing is slow for crappie and brown bullhead catfish but should improve with the warmer weather. Use small hooks and bait for the perch as most are small with small mouths. The reservoir is 10 percent full. Most anglers are now fishing near the dam.

Gerber Reservoir is a large turbid reservoir. Bank access is good. Most of the reservoir is on BLM property. Last updated 6/15/22.

GRANDE RONDE LAKE: rainbow trout, brook trout

We’ve received recent reports that there’s still a lot of snow around Grande Ronde Lake so the lake may be difficult to access until later this summer. Last updated 6/15/22.

HEART LAKE: hatchery rainbow trout, brown bullhead catfish

Heart Lake was stocked with 500 trophy and 1,000 legal rainbow trout recently. Fishing was fantastic for folks trolling lures and flies this past weekend! The boat ramp is very poor but is still available for smaller lightweight boats and this is about the best way to target these trout. Bank fishing with bait is also fair. The lake is up to 35 feet deep in places so when casting bait from the bank sometimes it’s best to hold off on the power casts.

In September of this year Heart Lake will be lowered and treated with rotenone to kill off the illegally introduced brown bullhead. These fish have exploded in this lake resulting in poor condition of rainbow trout and low overwinter survival. Hopefully once it is restored no one will reintroduce brown bullhead as resources aren’t available to keep treating it. Last updated 6/8/22.

HOLBROOK RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout

This reservoir will be stocked with another 500 trophy rainbow trout this week. Trolling lures and flies for rainbows will be the most productive. Bait fishing is also a good option near the dam or along the eastern shore. Last updated 6/29/22.

J.C. BOYLE RESERVOIR (Topsy Reservoir): Largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed, crappie, goldfish, Sacramento perch, tui chub and blue chub

Open and accessible all year. Fishing should be improving as we continue with the warmer weather and fish become more active. Fishing for crappie can be ok near the bridge crossing.

Past net sampling showed some large yellow perch in the reservoir above the bridge crossing. Highest catch of all fish was above Topsy Bridge. Some very nice brown bullhead came out of Topsy last year and some anglers even found decent largemouth bass. Fishing bait on the bottom can be good for bullhead.

Water levels generally remain very similar and drop as the day progresses as water is released for power generation. There are numerous points of access on the reservoir as most property surrounding the reservoir is BLM or PacifiCorp property. There are three boat ramps on the reservoir. Last updated 6/15/22.

UPPER KLAMATH LAKE: native redband trout, yellow perch, kokanee, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead, tui chub and blue chub

Open all year. Fish are moving to refuge areas of Pelican Bay near Rocky Point and up the Williamson River. Best fishing is from a boat but bank anglers are still catching a few. Water clarity is improving by the day. The algae bloom has started and is increasing quickly.

Boats can launch at Howard Bay, Rocky Point and Moore Park 1 and 2. Odessa Creek boat ramp is now open but day use only. Redband trout are scattered throughout Upper Klamath Lake but will be moving into water quality refuge in Pelican Bay area and Williamson River soon. Very few redband trout are in the south end of the lake near Link River Dam.

Hagelstein Park boat ramp, restroom and day use is open. 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. 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 remains 2.5 feet below full pool and 59 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. These fish will be 6-20 inches long. Last updated 6/22/22.

KLAMATH RIVER: native redband trout, rainbow trout, brown trout

Keno Dam to J.C Boyle Reservoir

This stretch of the river closed June 16. Last updated 6/22/22.

J.C. Boyle Dam to J.C Boyle Powerhouse

Open all year. Flows are low and stable and typically range from 100 cfs at the dam and increase due to springs around 350 cfs at the Powerhouse. Catch rates should be good for this time of year. Fishing is best below the spring inputs. The springs start to discharge into the river approximately one mile below J.C. Boyle Dam. This section of river requires a hike down steep grade to the river except for the area just above the powerhouse.

Use small flies or lures as redband trout are mostly small (8-10 inches) in this section.

There is good access at the powerhouse. Park and walk upstream. This area is fished hard, but you can hike to get away from the pressure. Hiking or wading upstream is difficult.

Small nymphs such as pheasant tails and prince nymphs work well in this section. Salmonflies and golden stones are hatching. Using smaller stimulator patterns in this reach due to the small fish size. Small elk hair caddis presented with a twitch can work well. Small black Panther Martins or Rooster Tails work well when cast upstream into the deeper pools. Last updated 6/22/22.

J.C. Boyle Powerhouse to State Line with California

Fishing is excellent in early morning before flows drastically increase. Salmonflies and golden stoneflies are hatching. Match these insects with appropriate flies both dries and nymphs. Make sure you have good tires and 4X4. Best fishing is when flows are less than 900 cfs. You can check flow estimates at PacifiCorp Weekly Flow Estimates. You can also call the flow line at 1-800-547-1501. Best fishing will be before 10 a.m. this week with some evenings with suitable flows for fishing.

Large attractor flies such and wooly buggers, bead head prince, and rubber leg stoneflies under a strike indicator work best this time of year. Olive and black wooly buggers almost always work well. Black spinners and Panther Martins can also work.

Below the JC Boyle Powerhouse the redband/rainbow trout get slightly larger than the aforementioned reach and average 12 inches but rarely exceed 16 inches. Currently, most redband caught are in the 10- to 14-inch range. Last updated 6/22/22.

KRUMBO RESERVOIR: trout, bass

Fishing for holdover rainbow trout has been good. Anglers have been successful using PowerBait and worms, and trolling spinners. This reservoir also was stocked this spring with catchable rainbow trout. Last updated 5/25/22.

LAKE OF THE WOODS: hatchery rainbow trout, kokanee, hatchery brown trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, tui chub

Lake of the Woods has been stocked heavily with trophy rainbow trout and fishing continues to be good. A large load of half pound rainbow trout were stocked last week, so anglers are encouraged to take advantage of this extra stocking and harvest their limits while the fishing is great and the water hasn’t started to heat up yet. These are fish that were slated for lakes that are closed due to the 2021 Bootleg Fire and also fish slated for Fourmile Lake, which is currently closed for forest maintenance. Most fish are around 18 inches when stocked. It’s easier to catch these fish from a boat but early spring will have trout actively feeding in the shallows before the water heats up and pushes them out. Water temperatures are still cold but fishing for cold water fish like brown trout, kokanee, yellow perch and some smallmouth bass might be worth a shot.

Fishing for yellow perch will also be a good bet. The lake is dominated by stunted yellow perch. Very small bait and hooks will catch these fish. For recent updates on fishing, you can call the resort at 1-866-201-4194.

You can also visit their website to observe current conditions at the lake. Click on the left side video link for a live video of current conditions on the lake at the Lodge. Last updated 622/22.

LINK RIVER: redband/rainbow trout

Fishing has been very slow and redband will be moving out quickly. Flows have increased a little recently and are currently at 982 cfs. Redband trout numbers in the Link River are extremely low.

Fishing regulations for the Link River changed on Jan. 1, 2021. New regulations include catch-and-release for redband/rainbow trout and no bait allowed (artificial flies and lures only). 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 fish from the water and catch-and-release rubber nets. Last updated 6/22/22.

LOFTON RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout

This reservoir will be a                  stocked this week with another 500 trophy rainbow trout. Trolling lures and flies is usually the best method for this reservoir. Bank anglers have reported doing well near the campground recently. If bait fishing, try hiking around the northeastern portion of the reservoir to get away from pressured fish. Last updated 6/29/22.

LONG CREEK: brook trout, redband trout, bull trout

Open all year. Long Creek is located above Sycan Marsh coming off Yamsi Mountain. There is ample water to fish on Green Diamond property. Access is difficult but the upper part of Long Creek did not burn as part of the Bootleg Fire. Most USFS roads are closed due to the Bootleg Fire. Check with USFS on road closures.

Fishing should be good for brook trout in the beaver pond areas. Brook trout are very abundant in the creek, and some get very big. Look for the black drake mayfly hatch on the warmest days in June.

Brook trout can reach up to 20 inches in the creek. ODFW encourages unlimited harvest of brook trout in the creek. Make sure you know the difference between bull trout and brook trout. Bull trout are exceedingly rare. Last updated 6/22/22.

MALHEUR RESERVOIR: rainbow trout

Emergency Regulations are in place for this reservoir as of June 22, 2022.  Please refer to the zone regulations updates (at top of the report) for more details.

Holdover trout are available in Malheur Reservoir. Get out and enjoy this fishery while it lasts. The reservoir is currently quite low, launching a boat may still be possible from the access road just north of the dam but the boat ramp is high and dry with a mud flat at the bottom where it’s easy to get stuck. Last updated 6/22/22.

MANN LAKE:

The lake is completely dry.

MILLER LAKE: brown, rainbow, brook trout, kokanee

No fishing report. Call the USFS in Chemult for more information. 541-365-7001. Last updated 6/1/22.

OWYHEE RESERVOIR: largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, catfish

Reservoir temperatures are 65°F in the lower reservoir and reach 71°F around Fisherman’s Cove and the Honeycombs. The crappie spawn is over and they have changed to post spawn behavior, suspending in deeper water and schooling in smaller groups. The persistent angler can locate them and catch enough for a meal.

Anglers targeting bass may catch some with yellow tags near the dorsal fin. ODFW is studying bass movement, condition and angler harvest of bass larger than 12 inches. The tags have a four-digit number and can be reported by phone or on MyODFW.com. Anglers releasing tagged bass should leave the tag in the fish. Bass fishing should be picking up as well. Last updated 6/22/22.

For reservoir elevations click here.

OWYHEE RIVER (Lower): brown trout and hatchery rainbow trout

This river has been quite busy lately with fair fishing. There should be some caddis hatching now. Anglers may find success fishing with adult caddis in shady areas or drifting caddis pupa early and late in the day. Last updated 5/25/22.

PHILLIPS RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, yellow perch

Phillips Reservoir has been stocked with trout throughout the spring. When flying ants have been around, fishing with dry flies has been a good way to catch both rainbow trout and pikeminnows. Perch fishing has been slow, but some bank anglers have been catching perch.

The reservoir is still low and is currently 26 percent full. This spring may have a small window when boats can launch, but access to launch a boat may become very difficult if reservoir levels begin to drop. Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels.

Remember that tiger musky and bull trout must be released unharmed. Last updated 6/29/22.

PILCHER RESERVOIR: trout

Pilcher Reservoir is about half full. The boat ramp nearest the parking and camping areas is now usable and the other boat ramp is under water. Fishing will probably be best over the next couple months as long as the reservoir doesn’t drain too low. Last updated 6/1/22.

POISON CREEK RESERVOIR (Grant County): rainbow trout

Trout did survive the winter and some very nice holdover trout are available. This reservoir was recently stocked with catchable rainbow trout as well. This reservoir is very productive, and the trout are well-fed making them tougher to catch at times. Last updated 5/25/22.

POLE CREEK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, black crappie

Pole Creek Reservoir was drained this past summer and is currently fishless. It will not be stocked this year because a complete drawdown is likely again this summer. Last updated 5/25/22.

SEVENMILE CREEK (CANAL): brook trout, brown trout, redband trout, yellow perch

Open all year. Flows have decreased and the river is fishable. Sevenmile is a very cold and clear creek. Fishing for brook trout is best in the beaver dam pools above Nicholson Road. Most brook trout captured are less than 12 inches. Catch-and-release for redband/rainbow trout with no bait allowed from Agency Lake to Nicholson Road.

Anglers can access Sevenmile Creek at Nicholson Road and fish upstream of Nicholson Road. Bait is allowed upstream of Nicholson Road. There are currently large beaver dam pools immediately upstream of the bridge. This might be worth a look. Last updated 6/22/22.

SKY LAKES AND MOUNTAIN LAKE WILDERNESS: brook trout and rainbow trout

Most of the lakes are now accessible. You will encounter some snow on the way to Harriette Lake. All lakes were stocked this past summer by helicopter with 3-inch rainbow trout from the Crane Prairie redband trout stock.

Fishing should be excellent but bring plenty of mosquito spray! 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).

The biggest trout come from the bigger and deeper lakes of Harriette, Isherwood and Margurette. Last updated 6/22/22.

SPENCER CREEK: redband trout and brook trout

Spencer Creek is open. Spencer Creek is excellent fishing for small redband trout up to 10 inches. Last updated 5/25/22.

SPRAGUE RIVER: redband trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed

Fishing is slow throughout the river with fish moving to water quality refuge Look for fast water habitat with boulders. Black drake mayflies are rare this season but some are still around especially near Beatty.

Best fishing is near the town of Beatty. There is also plenty of public water along Sprague River highway. Remember, regulations have changed to a bag limit of one redband trout greater that 15 inches. Last updated 6/22/22.

NORTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: brook trout, redband trout, brown trout, bull trout

Flows are dropping to 41 cfs. Water temperatures will be cold. Most public access points are blocked by the forest closure of the burned area. Fish density is very low due to the Bootleg Fire. Last updated 6/22/22.

SOUTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: brook trout, redband trout, brown trout, bull trout

Fishing for redband trout is best near Blaisdell. Fishing should be slow this spring/summer following prologued drought and fire in the region. Last updated 5/25/22.

Check stream level.

SUN CREEK: brook trout, bull trout, brown trout, redband trout

The Sun Pass State Road is closed and will open July 1. Fishing not recommended at this time.

Open to fishing all year but closed to fishing for bull trout. Only bull trout occur in upper Sun Creek just above the Sun Pass Forest bridge crossing. Fishing is not recommended at this time as fish density remains low. Recent sampling found low number of brook trout, brown trout and redband trout. The largest fish was 11 inches. Fish size and density remain low.

Redband trout were reintroduced to Sun Creek in 2016 and 2017. These redband trout were small, most are less than 4 inches, and salvaged from the Wood River irrigation system. ODFW encourages release of all redband trout. The Sun Creek channel has been rerouted into the historic channel and is connected to the Wood River below Kimball State Park.

If you fish here, make sure you know your fish species well. If you don’t know then let it go. Check stream level. Last updated 6/22/22.

SYCAN RIVER: brook, redband and brown trout (below marsh)

Flows are high (93 cfs) near the mouth. Fishing not recommended.

Fishing below the Sycan Marsh is not recommended at this time as most of the river was dry this summer. Flows are high (93 cfs) near the mouth Last updated 6/15/22.

Check stream levels.

THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR: trout

Throughout the spring, the reservoir has been stocked with rainbow trout. Fishing will probably be best over the next couple months before the reservoir drops again due to increasing water releases in the spring and summer. Anglers have been successful trolling for rainbows, and some fish will hit bait fished from the shore.

Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels. Last updated 6/1/22.

UNITY RESERVOIR: trout, smallmouth bass, crappie

Unity Reservoir is almost full. This spring anglers were successful catching 16 to 17-inch rainbow trout. Anglers have been successful fishing both from shore and from boats. Fishing will likely be best at Unity Reservoir over the next couple of months while the reservoir has a good amount of water in it.

Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels. Last updated 6/22/22.

WARM SPRINGS RESERVOIR: smallmouth bass, crappie, bullhead, perch, rainbow trout

Emergency regulations are in effect for this reservoir from June 22, 2022 to Oct 31, 2022.  Anglers can view them at in the Regulation Updates section at the top of this report.

Warm springs is quite low right now and will be completely drained again this summer.  Anglers may find some remaining smallmouth bass upstream of the reservoir. Fishing in this reservoir will likely be unproductive this year. Last updated 6/22/22.

UPPER WILLIAMSON RIVER: redband trout and brook trout

Flows and water conditions should currently be good for fishing. Look for the black drake mayfly hatch on the warmest days in June. We have received no reports on the black drake hatch but considering it is very weak everywhere else we expect the same here. This would be the week to give a try though. Parachute or cripple patterns work well. Redband trout are typically concentrated on ovipositing mayflies. Last updated 6/22/22.

LOWER WILLIAMSON RIVER: redband trout and brown trout

Fishing should be excellent this week as many big fish move in from the lake after a long exceptionally cool, wet spring. Redband in the lake are in exceptional condition. June is typically one of the best months on the Williamson. Numerous insects are hatching including Skwala stoneflies, golden stoneflies, yellow sally stoneflies, small crawler mayflies and multiple caddis fly species. Currently redband trout are mostly eating small mayfly nymphs.

Anglers can launch boats at the ODFW boat ramp near Dollar General, The Waterwheel Campground or the Sportsman Retreat. Last updated 6/22/22.

WILLOW VALLEY RESERVOIR: largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, Lahontan cutthroat

Conditions are unknown. The reservoir is low.

Willow Valley is a very turbid, desert reservoir. 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 4/6/22.

WOLF CREEK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout and crappie

Wolf Creek Reservoir is currently about half full. The reservoir may drop quickly throughout the year so the best fishing may be over the next couple months. Last updated 6/1/22.

WOOD RIVER (including Petric Canal): redband trout, brown trout, brook trout and bull trout

Water temperatures remain cold (48° F) and the river is still turbid due to snowmelt in Annie and Sun creeks. Fishing is slow but should improve with increase in water temperature and reduction in flow on Annie Creek. Go to the Oregon Water Resources Near Real Time Website to look at flows for Annie Creek. Best fishing is below Weed Road.

Brown trout typically feed on organisms on the bottom of the river this time of year. These include sculpin, earthworms, crayfish and stoneflies. Patterns or lures that match these will be more successful.

Hatches are starting with salmonflies and large mayfly species attracting fish to the surface. The pale morning duns are the most prolific throughout the river. Match the hatch dry fly fishing will be good this month.

Please handle redband trout carefully and be on the lookout for bull trout. Report any you capture to ODFW in Klamath Falls.

The boundary of the Wood River is outside the narrow riverine channels surrounded by vegetation. This is almost a mile below the Wood River BLM Wetland Bridge. The Wood River includes the Petric Canal that is on the north side of the Wood River Wetlands so please follow the Wood River fishing regulations for this area. Last updated 6/22/22.

YELLOWJACKET RESERVOIR: trout

Yellowjacket reservoir was stocked this spring and holdover trout are also available from last year. Fishing has been good recently. Last updated 5/25/22.