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Willamette Fishing August 13, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Two-rod validation has been extended through Dec. 31 upstream of Willamette Falls ODFW stocked Blue Lake, St. Louis Ponds, Adair Pond, and Bond Butte Pond in July with channel catfish. These fish, sourced from an approved facility, averaged approximately one pound each and are expected to provide excellent summertime fishing opportunities in these valley ponds. Several waterbodies will continue to be stocked with trout this week, however the upcoming hot weather will most certainly impact trout stockings. Check the stocking schedule for changes or try warmwater fishing. The North Santiam…

SW Fishing August 13, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Trolling at Lost Creek and Applegate Reservoirs continues to be very good. Howard Prairie and Hyatt Reservoirs have plenty of legal-size rainbow trout. Holdovers from last year are a good size. Cooper Creek Reservoir looks nice and clear. Go earlier in the morning or fish deeper for success. This is a good time of year to look for cutthroat in the Chetco River estuary. The estuary has very little bank access. Please be mindful of out-migrating salmon and steelhead smolt. If you catch these young salmonids, consider switching to barbless…

Central Fishing August 13, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Stonefly season is winding down but good reports of nymph fishing on the lower Deschutes. Anglers report excellent trout fishing opportunities at Lava and Little Lava Lakes As the reservoir storage level recedes, anglers report productive brown trout fishing at Wickiup Reservoir. Anglers report excellent fishing for recently stocked and holdover trout at Three Creek Lake. Anglers report smaller than average (12-16-in) but abundant rainbow trout and 15-in kokanee and good fishing at Crane Prairie Reservoir. Anglers report good trout fishing and excellent kokanee fishing at Paulina Lake. Kokanee at…

NW Fishing August 13, 2026 Trout season is open for Northwest Zone streams. See the regulation booklet for limits, open areas, and bait restrictions. Cutthroat trout are present in most areas open to angling and provide a good fishery in the rivers and streams that will continue to improve from now through the end of the season (October 31). Sea-run cutthroat are in the bays and tidewaters and are migrating into the rivers. Fishing has been good recently. Nehalem Bay has "summer" Chinook coming in. These fish are early returning fall Chinook that start returning to the bay and river…

NE Fishing August 13, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Kokanee fishing has been good on Wallowa Lake. Try Willow Creek Reservoir for trout, bass, and crappie. Penland Lake is producing limits of rainbow trout. Trout stocking Stocking schedules have been impacted by lower-than-normal water levels and higher temperatures. August 3- 7: Wallowa Lake Check out the 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 Fishing in drought and wildfire season - actions you can take to protect wildlife and yourself…

SNAKE FISHING August 13, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing Bass and trout can be caught downstream of Hells Canyon Dam. As the weather warms, fishing for bass, perch, and crappie will get good in Hells Canyon Reservoirs Some large crappie are being caught in Brownlee Reservoir Announcements: Fishing in drought and wildfire season - actions you can take to protect wildlife and yourself. For the most current fire closures and restrictions-- KNOW BEFORE YOU GO .   Fishing during blue-green algae (cyanobacterial) blooms As temperatures heat up this summer, be on the watch for harmful algae blooms when recreating in…

SE Fishing August 13, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing Catch and Release for Redband Rainbow Trout with no bait is now required through October 31 on all Upper Klamath Lake including Pelican Bay, Crystal Creek, Recreation Creek, Harriman Creek, Odessa Creek, Short Creek, Pelican Bay, Fourmile Creek, Thomason Creek, Fourmile Canal, and mouth of Williamson River. Yellow perch angling should be excellent in the Williamson River, Sevenmile at mouth, Crystal Creek, Pelican Bay and Fourmile Canal. Willow Valley Reservoir is good for largemouth bass, yellow perch and some large crappie The Wood River below Weed Road is fishing well…

NE BIG GAME HUNTING August 13, 2026 Currently open Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Season openings beginning in August Archery & Youth Only Controlled series hunts; Premium, auction and raffle hunts *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Summertime is here for youth to get ahead of the game-- Register for Hunter Safety Education before the hunt. 2026 Point Summary Reports are posted to help you plan this season's big game hunts. It's not too late to purchase Point Savers for each series, available now until November 30…

Crabbing and Clamming August 13, 2026 Announcements Always check for closures at the ODA Shellfish Safety page before harvesting shellfish, which includes clams, crabs and mussels. Reminder: Annual conservation closure for razor clams north of Tillamook Head (Clatsop Beaches) began July 15 and runs through September 30. The season will reopen October 1 unless there is a closure for toxin levels. Take part in a scavenger hunt for science! Explore the tidepools and submit your photos for science (and prizes)! Participate in the Oregon Marine Reserve Partnership's BioBlitz across Oregon's five marine reserves, marine protected areas, and nearby intertidal areas…

MARINE FISHING August 13, 2026 Announcements Ocean coho closing: The ocean recreational salmon season between Cape Falcon and the Oregon/California Border closes to the retention of coho salmon effective 11:59 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The season remains open for Chinook salmon with a daily bag limit of two salmon (24" minimum length). Portion of Columbia River subarea closing: Effective 12:01 AM Thursday, August 13, that portion of the Columbia River subarea north of 46 o15' N to Leadbetter Point, and east of 124 o08.667' W is closed to fishing for salmon. Take part in a scavenger hunt for science…

SW BIG GAME HUNTING August 13, 2026 Currently open Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Season openings beginning in August Archery & Youth Only Controlled series hunts; Premium, auction and raffle hunts *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Summertime is here for youth to get ahead of the game-- Register for Hunter Safety Education before the hunt. 2026 Point Summary Reports are posted to help you plan this season's big game hunts. It's not too late to purchase Point Savers for each series, available now until November 30…

COLUMBIA BIG GAME HUNTING August 13, 2026 Currently open Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Season openings beginning in August Archery & Youth Only Controlled series hunts; Premium, auction and raffle hunts *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Summertime is here for youth to get ahead of the game-- Register for Hunter Safety Education before the hunt. 2026 Point Summary Reports are posted to help you plan this season's big game hunts. It's not too late to purchase Point Savers for each series, available now until November 30…

SOUTH CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING August 13, 2026 Currently open Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Season openings beginning in August Archery & Youth Only Controlled series hunts; Premium, auction and raffle hunts *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Summertime is here for youth to get ahead of the game-- Register for Hunter Safety Education before the hunt. 2026 Point Summary Reports are posted to help you plan this season's big game hunts. It's not too late to purchase Point Savers for each series, available now until November…

CENTRAL BIG GAME HUNTING August 13, 2026 Currently open Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Season openings beginning in August Archery & Youth Only Controlled series hunts; Premium, auction and raffle hunts *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Summertime is here for youth to get ahead of the game-- Register for Hunter Safety Education before the hunt. 2026 Point Summary Reports are posted to help you plan this season's big game hunts. It's not too late to purchase Point Savers for each series, available now until November 30…

NW BIG GAME HUNTING August 13, 2026 Currently open Bear, Cougar ( check current harvest numbers), Coyote Season openings beginning in August Archery & Youth Only Controlled series hunts; Premium, auction and raffle hunts *Check Big Game regulations for hunt details and purchase your tag before hunting. Announcements and resources Summertime is here for youth to get ahead of the game-- Register for Hunter Safety Education before the hunt. 2026 Point Summary Reports are posted to help you plan this season's big game hunts.  It's not too late to purchase Point Savers for each series, available now until November 30…

SW WILDLIFE VIEWING   August 13, 2026   Recreating in drought and wildfire season - actions you can take to protect wildlife.   For the most current fire closures and restrictions-- KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. Coos and Curry counties   Coquille Valley Wildlife Area (CVWA)   Coquille Valley Wildlife Area (CVWA) in Coos County is open to public access. Permits for access are required and are available, free of charge, at the kiosk located in the parking lot along North Bank Road. You must access CVWA through this point. Please fill out the upper half ("A" half) of the permit and deposit it in the slot located on the post of the…