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April 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 Retention fisheries for white sturgeon in the Bonneville Pool, The Dalles Pool, and the John Day Pool are closed for the remainder of 2024. Spring Chinook are starting to pass over Bonneville in decent numbers. There should be some good fishing opportunities above the dam in the coming weeks. Effective April 1 – May 2, 2024, spring Chinook angling will be open from the Tower Island powerlines upstream
April 17, 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
ODFW biologists share the latest updates for wild turkey hunting in their local district, as well as tips and tactics for bagging a bird. Report a banded turkey
The Minto Fish Facility is part of the Marion Forks/ Minto Fish Facility complex. Minto is located upstream of Packsaddle Park on the North Santiam River. The Minto facility has year round fish collection, acclimation for Chinook salmon and steelhead, a spawning facility, juvenile acclimation, short and long term holding of adult salmonids, water to water transfers for all fish, and out planting and fish recycling capabilities. Minto Dam creates an impassable barrier that encourages migrating fish into the facilities fish ladder. All fish moving upstream are counted, and disposition is determined depending on species and time of the year.
April 17, 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 Winter steelhead fishing is just about done on the North Coast. The rivers are low and clear but and there won't be many bright fish still around. The Nestucca, Wilson and North Fork Nehalem rivers are still the best chance of catching hatchery steelhead but numbers will be getting low. The first summer steelhead should show up in the Nestucca or Wilson anytime. Many of the smaller tributaries
In some Oregon state waters catch-and-release fishing is required in order to protect valuable fish resources. In many waters, however, release or harvest is a personal choice. One way anglers can help maintain and restore native fish populations is to learn how to catch and release wild fish properly. Before fishing, anglers should always consult the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for any harvest restrictions.
Upper and Lower Bennett Dams are located southeast of the town of Stayton on the North Santiam River. Upper Bennett Dam is on the south side of Stayton Island and Lower Bennett Dam is on the north side.
April 17, 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
Oregon offers spring and fall bear hunting seasons. Fall bear is an entirely general season hunt, while spring season is now all controlled hunt. There are no longer first-come, first-served SW Oregon bear tags.
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Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery - 7500 Forest Service Rd 14 Camp Sherman, OR 97730
This is a list of upcoming Hunter Education classes and field days. Pre-registration is required. This list is updated only once per day before regular business hours. Log into your ODFW account for the most current information on available classes and field days and to register. Register Don’t have an ODFW account? Click here for more information on how to set up an account and make purchases