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Piloted in 2014, the Tag Team program helps ODFW fish biologists better evaluate resident gamefish, bass, and stocked rainbow trout fisheries. It's also a chance for anglers to participate in fishery management and, perhaps, come away with up to $50.
April 24, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing This is the weekend to fish in the Southwest Zone! Here a few suggestions but be sure to check the waterbody updates for more information. Trout fishing – for holdover and newly stocked fish – has been excellent at several ponds, lakes and reservoirs throughout the SW Zone. See the stocking schedule below for some ideas. Spring Chinook fishing for both boat and bank anglers continues to be
April 24, 2024 If there's not a photo, it didn't happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing: With the arrival of the first summer steelhead and Spring chinook of the season the fishing is beginning to heat up on the North and South Fork Santiam. Stocking has been underway for a few weeks – there should be a lot of fish around. Anglers are still picking up a few bright winter steelhead in the Clackamas and Sandy rivers. Early summer steelhead and spring Chinook are
April 24, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing Big Rock Reservoir is the perfect place to take kids and catch a lot of 9 to 11-inch trout. The Wood River was very slow on opening weekend but remains your best bet for brown trout in the Klamath Basin. Willow Valley Reservoir is your best bet for largemouth bass in the Klamath Basin. Powder Valley reservoirs and ponds have holdover fish from last year and will be
April 24, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing Steelhead fishing can be good on the Wallowa and Imnaha Rivers when they are not running murky. Kokanee fishing at Wallowa Lake can be good during the spring months. Wallowa County ponds will have a mix of holdover trout from last year and new fish stocked throughout April. Fishing for holdover trout at Aldrich Ponds can be very good this time of year. Magone Lake can be a
April 24, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best best for weekend fishing Bass fishing has started to pick up in all three Hells Canyon reservoirs. Trout fishing has been good in Oxbow Reservoir Announcements Fish consumption advisories The Oregon Health Authority has issued consumption guidelines for various waterbodies in Oregon including the Snake and Columbia Rivers due to high levels of mercury and/or PCBs. Fish with these chemicals look, act, smell and taste like any other fish, so caution is
April 24, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Always check for closures at the ODA Shellfish Safety page before harvesting shellfish, which includes clams, crabs and mussels. Announcements Mark your crab buoys Crabbers must mark all surface buoys with the owner's full name or business name and at least one of the following: phone number, permanent address, ODFW ID number, or vessel identification number. Remember to always maintain gear to ensure lines and buoys are in good working condition. See details
April 24, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing Spring Chinook fishing doesn't usually heat up on the North Coast until May but there are a few showing up on the Lower Columbia tributaries, and there could be a springer or two poking into Tillamook or Nestucca bays. Most of the North Coast lakes have been stocked with rainbow trout, and stocking will continue through May. Water conditions and temperatures are good for fishing and the weeds
April 24, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Best bets for weekend fishing Odell Lake, Crane Prairie Reservoir, Wickiup Reservoir and Laurence Lake reopened to fishing on April 22. Anglers have reported catching holdover and brood rainbow trout in Haystack Reservoir. The brood fish were stocked from Wizard Falls Hatchery and offer a unique opportunity to catch trophy-sized fish. Spring fishing for kokanee and bull trout has been excellent on Lake Billy Chinook. We have received early reports of nice sized
April 24, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Announcements E-tagging tips for anglers It's important for anglers to tag their salmon, halibut and steelhead immediately, which means you'll need to know how to navigate the MyODFW app outside of cell phone range. Here are some tips for e-tagging in the field. For the latest regulations, including in-season changes see the Regulation updates section above. Saltwater News Bulletins Be among the first to know about in-season changes! You can subscribe to receive
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April 29, 2024 If there’s not a photo, it didn’t happen Submit your fishing photo to ODFW and we might use it here or elsewhere on MyODFW.com. Current and upcoming fishing opportunities Effective April 29 – April 29, spring Chinook angling will be open from the Tower Island powerlines upstream to the Oregon/Washington state line above McNary, plus bank angling only between Bonneville Dam and Tower Island powerlines. See regulation updates for details on open season dates, daily bag limits, and other regulations. All other permanent rules for the Columbia River Zone, as stated in the 2024 Oregon Sport Fishing
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